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U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year

[May 29 4:55 PM] Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) vowed the crypto industry won't have long to wait to get U.S. regulations, now that the U.S. House of Representatives has shown the way.

Ether ETF approved, but Gary Gensler didn’t vote for it — Here’s why

[May 24 3:57 AM] Unlike the spot Bitcoin ETF, which was approved via voting by a five-member committee, including SEC chief Gary Gensler, the spot Ether ETF was approved by the Trading and Markets Division of the SEC.

US lawmakers urge SEC’s Gensler to approve spot Ethereum ETF

[May 23 9:06 AM] U.S. lawmakers argue that a potential spot Ether ETF would offer investors access to ETH in a more regulated and safer format.

Gensler Says 'Stay Tuned' on U.S. SEC's Decision on ETH ETF

[May 23 8:31 AM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler declined on Thursday to preview his agency's decision on ether exchange traded funds (ETFs), though he advised observers to "'stay tuned."

US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs

[May 23 8:25 AM] Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used…

House Passes Landmark Crypto Bill Marking ‘Historic Day’ for Americans

[May 22 4:38 PM] The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark…

US lawmakers demand SEC-FINRA records on Prometheum ETH custody

[May 22 3:07 PM] Prometheum’s willingness to play along with the SEC’s ambitions for crypto regulation has stirred disapproval in many quarters.

SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?

[May 22 1:15 PM] The White House is "eager" to work on a crypto bill. That was the sentiment of its latest statement on Wednesday, putting the administration on-the-record again about wanting new digital assets policies to protect investors. But U.S. Securities and…

White House and SEC chair oppose FIT21 bill ahead of House vote

[May 22 9:06 AM] The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 4763, but U.S. President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler oppose the crypto-focused legislation.

SEC Chair Gensler Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 Citing Regulatory Loopholes and Increased Risks to Public

[May 22 8:12 AM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the…

SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight

[May 22 3:00 AM] The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act would hurt investors and hamper the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's work, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday.

‘Winter is over’ — Bullishness returns in wake of Ether ETF anticipation

[May 21 12:21 AM] Many industry pundits speculate the SEC’s sudden change of pace on spot Ether ETFs could be a result of increased political pressure.

US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms

[May 16 2:05 PM] The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from…

Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025

[May 12 6:12 PM] A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for…

Billionaire Mark Cuban Warns Gensler’s SEC Crypto Policies Could Cost Biden the Election

[May 11 2:23 PM] Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a single…

Senate Urged to Swiftly Overturn SEC’s ‘Misguided’ Crypto Rules

[May 10 5:16 PM] Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that…

Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late

[May 9 10:27 AM] Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. The doors have so far stayed…

House Approves Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Crypto Rules — Biden Threatens to Veto

[May 9 9:15 AM] The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.J. Res. 109, a resolution aimed at overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission’s SAB 121 regulations on digital assets. The resolution seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and promote safer…

Coinbase Legal Chief Urges SEC Chair to Stop Misleading the Market About Crypto Tokens Being Securities

[May 8 4:10 PM] Coinbase’s chief legal officer has publicly urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to stop misleading the market regarding crypto tokens being securities. His request followed Gensler’s repeated…

SEC’s Gary Gensler is getting irked being asked about crypto

[May 7 8:09 PM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he gets an “outsized ratio” of questions about crypto despite its relatively small size compared to the overall financial market.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Crypto ‘Outsized Piece of Scams, Frauds, and Problems in Our Markets’

[May 7 5:11 PM] The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated his view that crypto is a field full of noncompliance. While noting that crypto is a small piece of the overall U.S. financial market that his agency…

The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies

[May 6 1:27 PM] Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case.

US Lawmaker Slams SEC’s Investigation of Ethereum — Says Chair Gensler Intentionally Misled Congress

[Apr 30 5:16 PM] U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has slammed both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler regarding the SEC’s investigation into ethereum, suggesting that ether might be…

House's McHenry Accuses SEC Chief Gensler of Misleading Congress on Ethereum

[Apr 30 3:40 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been accused of misleading Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Gensler's agency already knew it considered…

Patrick McHenry accuses Gary Gensler of misleading US lawmakers over Ether

[Apr 30 10:01 AM] The chair of the U.S. House Financial Service Committee alluded to claims in Consensys’s recent lawsuit against the SEC, suggesting an investigation into Ether as a security.

SEC Launched Formal Investigation Into Ethereum’s Security Status Over a Year Ago, New Court Filing Shows

[Apr 29 2:32 PM] A new court filing claims that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chair Gary Gensler, initiated a formal investigation into ethereum’s potential classification as a security more than a year ago. SEC Enforcement…

SEC and Gensler believed Ether was security for at least a year

[Apr 29 8:09 AM] In April 2023, Gensler refused to answer repeated questions on whether the SEC believed Ether was a security.

Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether

[Apr 25 12:31 PM] 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.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Social Media Post Led Some to Believe He Was Resigning

[Apr 18 3:31 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s social media post expressing that “it’s been an honor to serve” as SEC chairman sparked speculation within the crypto community that he might be resigning from his…

'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Foward

[Apr 10 9:21 AM] Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to decentralize.