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SEC Seeks $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment Against Ripple
26.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion judgment against Ripple Labs, according to court filings
What Happens if the SEC Brands ETH a Security?
26.3.2024
The status of Ethereum is in limbo – currently Eth is not considered a security by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) -- but this could all change very quickly.
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Binance Faces Regulatory Hurdles as Philippines SEC’s Ban on Binance Takes Effect
25.3.2024
The Philippines SEC's Ban on Binance prohibits local access to the exchange's website and applications. This decision stems from Binance's alleged unlicensed operations and offering of investment opportunities to Filipinos.
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Crypto Markets Require Transparency, Says SEC Chair Gary Gensler
23.3.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has criticized crypto industry participants for avoiding registration requirements with the regulator.
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SEC Chair Gensler Calls for More Regulatory Sunlight in Cryptocurrency Sector at Law Conference
22.3.2024
At a recent gathering at the Columbia Law School Conference, Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, addressed the assembly on the topic of the digital currency landscape. His discourse highlighted the “benefits of mandatory disclosure,” with Gensler...
SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration
22.3.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area
U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight
22.3.2024
Gary Gensler wants 33 more people in the enforcement division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deal with "new and emerging issues," according to the regulator's annual budget pitch. Much of that office's recent, emerging workload has come from the agency's pursuit...
Why the SEC Shouldn’t Classify ETH as a Security
20.3.2024
Reports suggest the SEC may be about to categorize ETH as a security, with huge implications for the blockchain’s future. Here’s why the SEC would be wrong
SEC Requests $158 Million Increase to Tackle Crypto Market Challenges in 2025 Budget Proposal
19.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an additional $158 million for its 2025 budget to address the growing complexities in financial markets, particularly the challenges stemming from the crypto sector.
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Crypto Lender Genesis Agrees to $21 Million SEC Fine, Funds to Await Bankruptcy Claim Settlements
19.3.2024
Genesis Global Capital has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and agreed to pay a $21 million civil penalty. The SEC further disclosed that the regulator will “not receive any portion of the penalty until after payment of all other allowed claims by the bankruptcy court...
Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC
19.3.2024
Several allies joined Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its court fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force the agency to rethink its refusal to write specific rules to govern the crypto industry, with Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others filing outside...
Grayscale Investments Submits Revised Application for Spot Ethereum ETF
19.3.2024
Grayscale Investments’ Chief Legal Officer announced that the firm has submitted a revised Form 19b-4 for spot Ether exchange-traded funds. The officer, Craig Salm, stated that investors are seeking access to ethereum via a spot Ethereum ETF. Listing on the NYSE Grayscale Investments,...
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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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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Terraform Labs Secures Dentons Representation Despite Objections, U.S. Court Decides
13.3.2024
US Judge Brendan Shannon has granted bankrupt crypto company Terraform Labs permission to hire Dentons for its legal representation, according to a report by Reuters. Shannon approved the hiring at a bankruptcy court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware after he deemed Terraform’s legal spending...
Crypto Industry Players in Hong Kong Call for Swift Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
13.3.2024
Authorities in Hong Kong have been urged to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in order to cement the region’s position as the financial hub of Asia. Industry participants believe that launching this ahead of the U.S. will enhance Hong Kong’s status in the global cryptocurrency...
Coinbase Accuses U.S. SEC of Breaking the Law in Rejecting Crypto Rulemaking
11.3.2024
Coinbase Inc. (COIN) has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of ignoring the law when it rebuffed the company's formal petition for crypto rules, according to a filing Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit