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SEC Criticized for How It Regulates Crypto — Chair Gensler Says Most Crypto Tokens ‘Have Attributes of Securities’
25.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been heavily criticized for its approach to regulating the crypto sector. The criticism followed the securities regulator’s action against a former Coinbase employee in an insider trading case, in which the SEC named nine crypto tokens...
Coinbase Disputes SEC’s Allegation That the Exchange Lists 9 Crypto Securities
24.7.2022
Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has disputed the allegation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that nine of the crypto assets traded on its platform are securities. The company’s chief legal officer stressed: “Coinbase does not list securities. End...
US Lawmaker Urges SEC to Go After Major Crypto Exchanges That Traded XRP
23.7.2022
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go after major cryptocurrency exchanges that traded xrp, which the regulator deems a security. “It’s easier to go after the small fish than the big fish, but the big fish operating major...
SEC Slaps Former Coinbase Manager With Insider Trading Charges — Identifies 9 Crypto Tokens as Securities
22.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced insider trading charges against a former Coinbase manager, who has been arrested and is also facing criminal charges. The regulator has identified nine crypto tokens as securities in the complaint. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams says...
US Lawmaker Slams SEC for Not Regulating in Good Faith — ‘Under Chair Gensler, SEC Has Become Power-Hungry’
21.7.2022
A U.S. congressman has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler for cracking down on companies outside the SEC’s jurisdiction. The SEC “is not regulating in good faith,” he said, adding that “Under Chair Gensler, the SEC has become...
US Senator Says Too Many Crypto Firms Are Able to Scam Customers — Urges SEC to Regulate
19.7.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren says that “too many crypto firms have been able to scam customers and leave ordinary investors holding the bag while insiders make off with their money.” She stressed the need for stronger rules, urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Gary Gensler Outlines What to Expect From SEC on US Crypto Regulation
18.7.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has outlined what to expect from the securities watchdog on crypto regulation. “We do have robust authorities from Congress also to use our exemptive authorities that we can tailor investor protection,”...
SEC Fines John McAfee’s Associate $375K in Penalties for ICO Promotions
16.7.2022
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) judgment, Jimmy Gale Watson, a former associate of the now deceased John McAfee, has been fined for being paid to promote pump and dump-fashioned initial coin offerings (ICOs). The SEC has ruled that Watson must pay roughly $375K in penalties...
Grayscale Files Lawsuit Against SEC Over Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection
30.6.2022
Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) challenging the securities regulator’s decision to reject its application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to a spot bitcoin...
BREAKING: Grayscale launches legal challenge to Bitcoin spot ETF rejection
30.6.2022
A similar decision was also made on Wednesday regarding Bitwise’s Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) citing the same reasons
Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin After SEC Says BTC Is a Commodity — Company Now Hodls 129,699 Bitcoins
30.6.2022
Microstrategy has purchased more bitcoin amid a heavy market sell-off. The announcement followed a clarification by the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, stating that bitcoin is a commodity. Microstrategy Buys the Dip The Nasdaq-listed software company...
SEC Chair Gensler Affirms Bitcoin Is a Commodity — ‘That’s the Only One I’m Going to Say’
28.6.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says bitcoin is a commodity. He emphasized that the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and banking regulators will collaborate to oversee the crypto sector. Gary Gensler: Bitcoin Is a Commodity...
SEC Chair Gensler Proposes ‘One Rule Book’ Crypto Regulation
27.6.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reportedly proposed “one rule book” for the regulation of crypto assets. “If this industry is going to take any path forward, it will build some better trust in these markets,” said...
SEC Chair Warns of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Crypto Products — US Treasury Calls for Urgent Regulation
21.6.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has warned the public about crypto investments that seem “too good to be true.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Department says that the recent crypto market turmoil underscores the urgent need...
SEC, State Regulators Probe Crypto Lender Celsius Over Accounts Freeze
18.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators are reportedly investigating the decision by crypto lender Celsius Network to freeze withdrawals. U.S. Securities Regulators Investigate Celsius’ Withdrawal Freeze The U.S. SEC and securities regulators...
SEC boss worries crypto bill undermines financial protections
15.6.2022
A provision in the bill gives authority over some cryptocurrencies to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), with the agency head saying it cares about having “rigorous oversight of markets.”
SEC reportedly launches investigation into insider trading on exchanges
15.6.2022
The commission could be performing routine check-ups on the exchange in question, or it could be looking for specific compliance violations to litigate against
Ripple counsel slams SEC for trying to bulldoze and bankrupt crypto
14.6.2022
“Like a hammer wanting everything to be a nail, the SEC is keeping everything murky so it can argue every crypto is a security,” claims Ripple general counsel Stu Alderoty
US SEC Investigating Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs and UST Collapse: Report
10.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating Terraform Labs and the collapse of algorithmic stablecoin terrausd (UST). “SEC enforcement attorneys are investigating whether Terraform Labs broke securities and investment product rules.” SEC Launches...
SEC Probes Binance — BNB Could Be Unregistered Security: Report
8.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating Binance’s BNB token, which could be an unregistered security. If the cryptocurrency is found to be a security, it could put Binance in a similar position to Ripple Labs which has been in an ongoing lawsuit with...