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Consensys, a Target for the SEC’s Assault on ETH, Is Fighting Back

26.4.2024

SEC sues Bitcoin miner Geosyn, accusing founders of $5.6M fraud

26.4.2024
The SEC alleged Geosyn Mining’s co-founders misappropriated $1.2 million of its investors’ funds, spending it on holidays, nightclubs and firearms

SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options

26.4.2024
The SEC has initiated a new phase of discussions regarding a proposed rule alteration for the trading of options on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while also inviting public input on the matter. The post SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options appeared first...

Standard Chartered Updates Prediction: Doubts SEC Will Approve Spot Ether ETFs in May

26.4.2024
Standard Chartered, which was previously optimistic about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in May, has now revised its prediction. The bank still sees a positive long-term future for spot ethereum ETFs. Standard Chartered...

Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?

26.4.2024
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn't nominate a replacement

‘ETH Should Not Be Treated as a Security’ — Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulations

25.4.2024
In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask...

Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum

25.4.2024
Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator

Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether

25.4.2024
The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and drive innovation to a halt in the U.S

a16z crypto recommends startup founders 'never publicly sell tokens' in the US

25.4.2024
“The SEC argues that nearly every token should be registered under U.S. securities laws,” commented a16z crypto’s general counsel Miles Jennings

US SEC expected to deny spot Ether ETFs next month

25.4.2024
Other evidence suggests that the SEC will likely delay the approval of spot Ether ETFs, while Hong Kong will start trading such products next week

Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator

25.4.2024
The Nigerian president appointed the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence and advance economic development

SEC Seeks $5.3 Billion in Final Judgment Against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs

25.4.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to order Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to pay around $5.3 billion as part of the final judgment against the two defendants. This sum includes $4,192,147,847 in disgorgement and $545,748,909 in prejudgment interest. SEC Seeks Final...

Do Kwon's Huge Fine Shows the SEC Is Ratcheting Up Penalties Against Crypto Firms

24.4.2024
Suggested fines the securities watchdog suggested for Terraform Labs and Ripple are out-of-line with what it has collected from crypto firms in the past

SEC targets Uniswap Labs, raising concerns over open-source code liability

24.4.2024
SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution. Are smart contracts with immutable code the way to protect themselves?

SEC Delays Decision on Franklin Templeton’s Spot Ethereum ETF Application

24.4.2024
The fate of spot Ethereum ETFs hangs in the balance as the SEC announces a delay in its decision. This move reflects a cautious approach amidst growing interest and regulatory complexities surrounding crypto-based investment products. Dive deeper into the implications for the future of spot...

Ripple Asks Court to Reject SEC’s $2 Billion Penalty Request in XRP Case

24.4.2024
Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the company to pay $2 billion in fines in the XRP case. “The SEC’s draconian remedial requests are ungrounded in law or principle. This court should reject them in their...

SEC Lawyers Resign After Judge Sanctions the Regulator for ‘Gross Abuse of Power’

23.4.2024
Two lead attorneys for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against crypto firm Debt Box have reportedly resigned. This followed a federal judge sanctioning the SEC for its “gross abuse of power” after the agency made “materially false and misleading...