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Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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SEC Committed 'Gross Abuse of Power' in Suit Against Crypto Company, Federal Judge Rules
19.3.2024
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must pay legal costs for Debt Box, a Utah-based crypto company the SEC brought a suit against, finding that the regulator had committed a "gross abuse of power" in its efforts to secure a temporary restraining order
Nigeria's SEC Proposes 400% Increase to Crypto Firm Registration Fees
18.3.2024
The regulator proposed increases to all supervision fees as the country cracks down on the crypto industry
US Senators Push SEC to Stop Approving Spot Crypto ETFs — Say Other Crypto Markets Risker Than Bitcoin
16.3.2024
Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other...
Democratic Senators Urge SEC Chair Gensler Against Crypto ETF Approvals, Cite “Significant” Risks
15.3.2024
Democratic Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pushing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to “strictly limit” the approval of crypto-based ETFs. The senators claim that further approval of crypto ETFs in the U.S. could pose "significant"...
Meme Coins Going Legit Is the Worst Thing for Meme Coins
15.3.2024
Institutions like Franklin Templeton are taking meme coins increasingly seriously this cycle. But will these joke-y projects run afoul of regulators?
Democrats Ask SEC's Gensler to Block Approval of More Crypto ETPs
15.3.2024
Senators say that retail investors face "enormous risks" from such products because thin order books for some cryptocurrencies
SEC Charges 17 Individuals in $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Disguised as Crypto Trading Platform CryptoFX
15.3.2024
The SEC has taken legal action against 17 individuals involved in an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme operating under the name CryptoFX, a cryptocurrency trading platform.
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A $300M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Latinos Falsely Claimed to Buy Crypto, SEC Says
14.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 17 individuals tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that took in $300 million from over 40,000 victims
NYSE Signals US SEC to List Crypto Firm 7RCC’s Eco-Conscious Spot Bitcoin ETFs
14.3.2024
7RCC's spot Bitcoin ETF comprises of 80% of Bitcoin and the remaining 20% holding carbon credits futures.
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SEC silence lowers Ethereum ETF approval prospects
14.3.2024
As per the assessment of Bloomberg analysts, the probability of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission approving a spot Ethereum ETF by May has been substantially diminished. The SEC’s silence and delay have prompted analysts to reconsider the viability of a spot Ethereum...
Judge Edgardo Ramos rejects SEC petition against Gemini Earn program
14.3.2024
Judge Edgardo Ramos denied dismissing a case that the US Securities & Exchange Commission had brought against the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The agency had plausibly alleged that Gemini Trust Company and Genesis Global Capital were engaged in offering unregistered...
Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
14.3.2024
Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened opportunities for Thai asset management firms to gain...
Federal Judge Allows SEC Lawsuit Against Gemini and Genesis to Proceed
14.3.2024
A federal judge has ruled that the US Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini and Genesis will proceed in court.
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New York Judge Determines SEC’s Case Against Gemini and Genesis Is Plausible for Alleged Securities Law Violations
14.3.2024
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has “plausibly alleged” that Gemini and Genesis violated securities laws through the Gemini Earn program. Judge Edgardo Ramos Highlights Hurdles in Dismissing Injunction Claims Early; Cites Howey...
Judge Rules Against Gemini, Genesis Motion to Dismiss SEC Case Against Earn Product
13.3.2024
A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing
XRP in Triple Trouble: SEC Appeal, 18% Swing, and Analyst Warning
13.3.2024
Ripple’s XRP faces issues from three sides: the US Securities and Exchange Commission, price fluctuations, and predictions by analysts. The token was down by 0.44% in the last 24 hours, at the time of drafting this article. While that still represents a jump of 13.50% in the last 7 days,...
Grayscale seeks approval from the SEC for the Bitcoin Mini Trust
13.3.2024
Grayscale has filed a request with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to seek the formation of a Bitcoin Mini Trust. It will be floated on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol BTC. The aim is to introduce a Bitcoin product for users who seek lower fees. According to Tuesday’s filing...
Terraform Labs Allowed to Hire Law Firm Dentons in Bankruptcy Case by U.S. Court: Reuters
13.3.2024
A U.S. court has allowed Terraform Labs to hire law firm Dentons to defend the company in a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in Jan. 2024
SEC Orders First Trust and SkyBridge to Declare ETF Application as Abandoned
13.3.2024
The SEC has instructed First Trust Advisors and SkyBridge Capital, the hedge fund led by former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, to mark their Bitcoin ETF application as abandoned.
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