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US surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI wins GDPR appeal in UK court
19.10.2023
According to court documents, the UK commissioner doesn’t have the authority or jurisdiction to cite or fine the “foreign” company for GDPR infractions
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Bitcoin Rally Reflects Crypto's Growing Appeal
17.10.2023
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has attributed the recent rally in Bitcoin (BTC)'s price to the increasing interest and demand for cryptocurrencies.
Fink made these remarks in response to a false news report about the approval of a spot ETF, which temporarily triggered a surge in Bitcoin's value.
While...
‘I’m still not seeing it’ — Judges skeptical of Ryder Ripps’ BAYC appeal
17.10.2023
The lawyer representing Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen struggled to convince a panel of judges that Yuga Labs’ case against his clients should be thrown out under California’s anti-SLAPP statute
What’s Next for Grayscale, Spot Bitcoin ETF After SEC Declines to Appeal Court Loss?
16.10.2023
One analyst believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler has little choice but to soon approve the long-awaited vehicle
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $28,000 as Hopes for Grayscale’s ETF Rise
16.10.2023
Bitcoin surged towards $28,000 on Monday, as markets continued to react to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision not to appeal the Grayscale ruling. The decision now means that Graycale could soon move to convert its bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Ethereum edged...
Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Narrows to Near 2-Year Low as SEC Misses ETF Appeal Window
16.10.2023
The narrowing of the discount likely represents increased likelihood that Grayscale will be able to convert its close-ended bitcoin trust into a spot-based exchange-traded fund
SEC Decision Not to Appeal Boosts Odds for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF Conversion
16.10.2023
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen not to appeal the Grayscale decision, as Bloomberg's ETF analyst, James Seyffart, weighed in on the matter, suggesting that spot Bitcoin ETF approvals are now highly likely, deeming it a "done deal" in...
Caroline Ellison speaks on FTX-Binance war, SEC won’t appeal Grayscale BTC ETF: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 8-14
14.10.2023
Caroline Ellison testifies in Sam Bankman-Fried trial, reveals more on FTX-Binance war; SEC reportedly has no plans to appeal on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF case
Deadline for SEC Appeal Against Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Ruling Expires
14.10.2023
The U.S. securities regulator has apparently missed a deadline to appeal a court ruling against its rejection of Grayscale’s spot bitcoin ETF application. Media reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter, unveiled ahead of the deadline that the agency was not planning to appeal the decision...
SEC Suffers Another Setback Against Ripple — What Next?
14.10.2023
On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres’ decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven’t read about the case, check out our earlier...
Grayscale’s ETF Aspirations Get a Boost as SEC Abandons Appeal – Bitcoin Price to the Moon?
14.10.2023
The Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly vaulted back above $27,000 on Friday in wake of reports that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) won’t appeal against a recent court ruling that reversed its decision to prevent crypto asset manager Grayscale from converting its Bitcoin trust into...
SEC reportedly wont appeal court decision on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF
14.10.2023
If true, the SEC will need to review and make a decision on Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application. If denied, Grayscale could appeal the decision
SEC Reportedly Decides Not to Appeal Its Bitcoin ETF Court Loss Against Grayscale
13.10.2023
The decision, reported by Reuters, boosts the odds that Grayscale Investments will be able to turn its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a more investor-friendly ETF
SEC Faces Midnight Deadline to Appeal Court Ruling on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF
13.10.2023
As the clock approaches midnight Eastern Time today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces an important deadline to appeal a court order regarding Grayscale Investments' Bitcoin ETF application.
If the SEC takes no further action, Grayscale's application for converting...
What happens if SEC doesn’t appeal Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ruling?
13.10.2023
The SEC must appeal Grayscale’s win in a D.C. Appeals Court on Oct. 13, or it will have to approve — or try to delay — the firm’s Bitcoin ETF bid
Destiny 2 Offers Players $45 Credit After Banning Them By Mistake
11.10.2023
Destiny 2 has been cracking down on cheating in recent years, and the sci-fi shooter is now riddled with players who claim they were banned by mistake. However, it seems at least some of them may have been telling the truth: Bungie recently contacted a few players to apologize for banning them...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle: Lawyers May Already Be Eyeing an Appeal
10.10.2023
Daniel C. Silva, former assistant US attorney and shareholder at law firm Buchalter, believes that Sam Bankman-Fried's defense might be setting the stage for a potential appeal if the disgraced crypto boss is found guilty.
By focusing on minutiae, the defense could argue that they were deprived...
Judge sides with Ripple again, denies SEC appeal: Law Decoded
9.10.2023
Crypto lawyers are seemingly divided over the significance of a court order to dismiss the SEC’s motion
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
First Mover Americas: Judge Dismisses SEC’s Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling
4.10.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets