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Trial Against Terraform Labs And Do Kwon Begins In NYC Following Prison Release
25.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) trial against Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon is set to begin in New York on Monday. As jury selection gets underway, the trial formally marks the beginning of the United States' quest for justice against Kwon following the collapse...
Crypto Markets Require Transparency, Says SEC Chair Gary Gensler
23.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has criticized crypto industry participants for avoiding registration requirements with the regulator.
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Ripple CEO Expects SEC to Lose Against Ethereum, Mirroring XRP Lawsuit Outcome
23.3.2024
Ripple’s chief executive believes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be unsuccessful in classifying ether as a security, similar to how the agency lost its legal battle, for the most part, against XRP. Noting that the SEC has been “losing badly in courts”...
SEC Chair Gensler Calls for More Regulatory Sunlight in Cryptocurrency Sector at Law Conference
22.3.2024
At a recent gathering at the Columbia Law School Conference, Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, addressed the assembly on the topic of the digital currency landscape. His discourse highlighted the “benefits of mandatory disclosure,” with Gensler...
SEC’s Ethereum security stance could ignite price volatility ahead
22.3.2024
Ethereum had hit a low of ~$3,000 recently. It has now retraced to a higher mark of $3,500 when articulating this piece. Nonetheless, uncertainty prevails, and Ether’s prices can swing either way. The closest resistance mark has been defined at $3,550. Technically, ETH is closer to its resistance...
SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration
22.3.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area
U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight
22.3.2024
Gary Gensler wants 33 more people in the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deal with "new and emerging issues," according to the regulator's annual budget pitch. Much of that office's recent, emerging workload has come from the agency's pursuit...
What Happens if the SEC Classifies ETH a Security? (Wrong Answers Only)
21.3.2024
The reported move, if confirmed, could have serious ramifications for the blockchain’s developers. But success for the troubled regulator is far from certain and unanswered questions abound
Ethereum Price Prediction as SEC Launches Campaign to Classify ETH as a Security – Will ETH Drop Below $1,000?
21.3.2024
Amid SEC scrutiny and potential classification as a security, Ethereum's future hangs in balance—could this lead to a historic price shift?
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SEC vs. Ripple: Final dates set, anticipation builds for ruling
21.3.2024
Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have recently advanced their ongoing legal battle by submitting a joint proposal to the Southern District Court of New York. This proposal describes a methodical procedure for redacting and sealing court records pertaining to...
Rep. Patrick McHenry Indicates Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Before Election
21.3.2024
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry hints at possible advancements in stablecoin legislation, indicating potential progress before the upcoming election day.
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SEC Requests More Funding to Regulate Crypto Sector
21.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its 2025 budget request, which will partly fund the securities watchdog’s efforts to regulate the crypto sector. “We’ve seen the Wild West of the crypto markets, rife with noncompliance,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler...
XRP Price Prediction as Solana Overtakes Ripple – What’s Going On?
21.3.2024
With XRP trading close to $0.6090, the SEC's legal entanglements cast ripples through its market stability
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SEC Probing Crypto Firms to Classify Ethereum as a Security: Fortune Reports
20.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly served a number of key businesses in the crypto industry with subpoenas in relation to obtaining records about the Ethereum Foundation, a new report reveals. According to Fortune, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is leading the agency...
Bitcoin Tops $67K on Dovish Fed Remarks; Ether Rebounds From SEC Fears, DOGE Soars
20.3.2024
Fed policymakers maintained their outlook for three rate cuts by the end of the year, alleviating market risk of a more hawkish stance
Ripple And SEC File Sealing Proposal In Forthcoming Remedies Brief
20.3.2024
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreed on March 19 to seal a proposal to address concerns about an upcoming remedies-related brief in their ongoing legal dispute. The proposal was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. It aimed...
Why the SEC Shouldn’t Classify ETH as a Security
20.3.2024
Reports suggest the SEC may be about to categorize ETH as a security, with huge implications for the blockchain’s future. Here’s why the SEC would be wrong
House Committee on Financial Services Explores Need for SEC Reform Amid Concerns Over Gensler’s Leadership
20.3.2024
House Committee members grilled SEC Chair Gary Gensler over concerns about regulatory overreach and lack of transparency. Calls for SEC reform are mounting, with critics citing insufficient feedback periods and a focus on social justice initiatives over the agency's core mission. Ranking member...
Ether Tumbles 6% as ETH ETF Hopes Dim Amid Regulatory Probe Reports
20.3.2024
CoinDesk reported Wednesday that the Ethereum Foundation faces a confidential inquiry, and Fortune said the SEC is examining whether ETH is a security
SEC holds Ethereum ETF approval until May despite staking additions
20.3.2024
The US SEC delayed the approval procedures of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), affecting the approaches of investment firms, including Ark Invest, Hashdex, VanEck, and Grayscale, adding a staking component to the applications of the ETH ETF along with Fidelity. Both James Seyffart and Eric...