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Genesis Settles SEC Lawsuit, Agrees to $21 Million Civil Penalty for Earn Product
2.2.2024
Genesis Global and its affiliated entities have reached a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $21 million. The settlement, which resolves the SEC’s civil lawsuit against Genesis over the “unregistered offer...
Valkyrie Partners With Bitgo for Custodial Services and ‘Safekeeping of the Trust’s Bitcoin Holdings’
2.2.2024
On Feb. 1, 2024, Valkyrie Digital Assets, a cryptocurrency asset manager, revealed in a Form 8-K submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it has selected Bitgo to provide custodial services for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bitgo to Safekeep the Bitcoin...
U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Overturn SEC's Crypto Accounting Policy
1.2.2024
Members of Congress are trying to delete the controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accounting bulletin that implies restrictions on companies that want to hold their customer's crypto assets
Crypto Lawyer Reveals Fed’s Involvement in ‘Operation Chokepoint’ on Digital Assets
1.2.2024
Image Source: Jimmy Aki, Midjourney On January 31, popular crypto lawyer James Murphy exposed subtle anti-crypto moves by the US Federal Reserve against crypto custody firm Custodia Bank. ‘Master Account’ Approval Takes Forever In a post on X (formerly Twitter), James “MetaLawMan” Murphy revealed...
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Debt Box, Citing Inaccuracies in Court
31.1.2024
The SEC has decided to abandon its lawsuit against Debt Box, a crypto company previously accused of defrauding investors of millions. This decision follows the SEC’s acknowledgment of presenting misleading information in court, a revelation that undermines the agency’s case...
SEC’s Gag Rule on Settlements Criticized by Commissioner Hester Peirce
31.1.2024
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has voiced her criticism against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) policy to uphold a gag rule impacting defendants who settle. In a statement published on the SEC’s website on January 30, Peirce argued that the rule, which prevents defendants...
SEC may approve Spot Ether ETF on May 23, anticipates Kendrick
31.1.2024
It has been less than 30 days since the US Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light to Bitcoin ETF applications. Now, another crypto ETF is on the horizon. A Standard Chartered Bank representative said there is a high possibility for the Commission to approve the first batch of Spot...
SEC to Withdraw Case Against Crypto Startup DEBT Box Following Admission of Inaccuracy
31.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to withdraw its lawsuit against crypto startup DEBT Box after admitting to making inaccurate statements in court. The agency filed a lawsuit against Digital Licensing Inc., operating as DEBT Box, in July last year. However, it has now informed...
SEC, DOJ Charge Individuals in $1.9 Billion Hyperfund Cryptocurrency Fraud
31.1.2024
The SEC alongside the DOJ, has levied serious charges against key figures in a $1.9 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving Hyperfund. SEC and DOJ Crack Down on $1.9 Billion Hyperfund Crypto Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have taken...
Global X Exits the Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Race
31.1.2024
ETF provider Global X, has pulled its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, an SEC filing on Tuesday showed. The CBOE BZX Exchange submitted a withdrawal notice for the Global X Bitcoin Trust on Jan. 26, around two weeks after the SEC approved 11 other spot Bitcoin ETFs. Securing approval for these...
Experts Warn of Financial System Risks as Bitcoin ETFs Bridge Gap between Crypto and TradFi
31.1.2024
The recent launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin (BTC) has sparked concerns among experts about the potential risks that could emerge as cryptocurrencies become further intertwined with the traditional financial system. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 spot...
Terraform Labs Says Bankruptcy Protection Would Allow it Appeal against SEC’s Securities Fraud Lawsuit
31.1.2024
Terraform Labs has said that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing would enable the pursuit of an appeal against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) securities fraud lawsuit. In a recent filing, Terraform Labs CEO Chris Amani emphasized the importance of bankruptcy...
Standard Chartered Expects SEC to Approve Spot Ethereum ETFs in May, Pushing ETH to $4,000
31.1.2024
Standard Chartered has predicted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely approve a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in May. The banking giant’s analyst foresees the price of ether rising to $4,000 by the expected approval date. Standard Chartered’s...
Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Expected May 23rd and Could Surge in Value, New Report Says
30.1.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to approve spot Ethereum ETFs by May 23rd of this year, a January 30 report revealed. A Positive Outlook The Block’s report stems from Standard Chartered Bank – a London-based, multinational bank in which its head...
Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules
30.1.2024
Thailand's SEC has updated its rules by removing retail investors' limits for asset-backed tokens, creating new rules for custodians and giving them a larger role in monitoring digital asset business
GBTC Discount Narrows to Zero; Experts Say Return of Premium to NAV Is a Possibility
30.1.2024
The recently disappeared GBTC discount may be “a sign of industry maturing and the improved enterprise acceptance of bitcoin.” While some see the disappearance of the discount as pointing to the re-emergence of the premium to the net asset value (NAV), one expert said he sees...
TD Cowen Sees Slim Chances for Spot Ethereum ETF in 2024
30.1.2024
TD Cowen doesn’t expect a Spot Ethereum ETF will be approved anytime soon, citing “no upside” for SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Following Bitcoin spot fund approvals, an Ethereum spot ETF is the next expected milestone in crypto markets. On Monday, analysts led by Jaret Seiberg said they do not expect...
SEC Charges Two Masterminds Behind $1.9 Billion HyperFund Crypto Ponzi Scheme
30.1.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged two masterminds behind the $1.9 billion crypto fraud investment scheme HyperFund. The regulator has indicted Australian blockchain entrepreneur Sam Lee and HyperFund promoter Brenda Chunga for their involvement in the Ponzi scheme....
Why the SEC Case Against Coinbase Could Spark a Massive Altcoin Rally
30.1.2024
The legal battle between Coinbase and the SEC is the main subject of the current crypto market. The drama began in June when the SEC challenged Coinbase for not registering a bunch of cryptocurrencies as securities, as is usually required. Coinbase, however, isn’t giving in. They’re firmly...
3 Blockchain Innovations: Cryptos Leading the Tech Wave in 2024
29.1.2024
As crypto markets rebound in a risk-on macro-environment, blockchain innovations are at the pioneering edge of the emerging tech wave, and now investors are scrambling to discover the best cryptos in 2024. Indeed, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...