SEC continues to delay decisions on crypto ETFs: Law Decoded
[Oct 2, 2023 1:00 PM] The latest delays came two weeks before the second deadline for many applicants.
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Grayscale submits SEC filing to convert Ethereum Trust to spot ETF
[Oct 2, 2023 6:54 AM] Grayscale has filed an application with the U.S. SEC to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot Ethereum ETF.
FTX's Former Auditor Prager Metis Sued by SEC
[Oct 2, 2023 2:36 AM] The regulator alleged in a court filing that the firm had entered into contracts with clients that violated auditor independence rules.
SEC Charges FTX Auditor for Helping Clients Violate Securities Laws
[Oct 1, 2023 9:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against an accounting firm that worked for failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The company, Prager Metis, has been accused of facilitating clients in breaking federal securities…
Lambo Livestream Goes Wrong for Bitboy, Kiyosaki Says Buy BTC, Lawmakers Push ETF Approval — Week in Review
Gary Gensler Explains Why SEC Is Taking Litigation-Heavy Strategy to Regulate Crypto
[Sep 30, 2023 10:00 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has explained why the securities regulator is taking a litigation-heavy strategy to regulate the crypto industry. The SEC chair insisted that enforcement actions against crypto…
‘I Won’t Tell if You Don’t’ — SEC Unearths Alleged Scheme by Do Kwon to Fabricate Terra Transactions
[Sep 30, 2023 4:00 PM] In the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) call to depose Terraform Labs creator and former CEO Do Kwon, the SEC unveiled an alleged exchange between him and his former associate Daniel Shin. The ex-Terra boss…
Paradigm accuses SEC of bypassing rules in Binance lawsuit
[Sep 30, 2023 12:41 AM] Paradigm claimed the SEC is attempting to use the allegations in its complaint to alter the law without adhering to the established rulemaking process.
SEC Delays Decisions on More Bitcoin ETFs Including That of Blackrock
[Sep 29, 2023 8:00 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by several companies. The delays of the applications of financial powerhouse Blackrock, asset manager Valkyrie and…
Valkyrie backtracks on Ether futures contract purchases until ETF launch
[Sep 29, 2023 10:33 AM] Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas speculated the SEC may have applied pressure on Valkyrie to halt purchases of ETH futures contracts until the ETF was officially approved.
Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities
[Sep 29, 2023 12:22 AM] Stablecoins alone can’t be considered securities, argues the USDC issuer, supported by former commodities regulator Heath Tarbert.
SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
[Sep 28, 2023 4:25 PM] Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie were also hit with delays by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Valkyrie will offer exposure to Ether futures as SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF
[Sep 28, 2023 2:43 PM] Some analysts have speculated the SEC will announce decisions or delays on crypto exchange-traded funds before Sept. 30 in anticipation of a U.S. government shutdown.
Do Kwon’s Defense Declares SEC’s Deposition Request ‘Impossible’ Amid Ongoing Detention Saga
[Sep 28, 2023 10:00 AM] The legal team defending Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, argues that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the capacity to depose Kwon, deeming it an “impossible” feat. Kwon’s legal counsel additionally…
Bloomberg Analysts Say Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Start Trading Soon – Here’s When
[Sep 28, 2023 4:00 AM] According to Bloomberg analysts, Ethereum futures ETFs (exchange-traded funds) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week. This comes just a few hours after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst
[Sep 27, 2023 8:27 PM] An impending U.S. government shutdown may be accelerating the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs, analysts suggest.
SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications
[Sep 27, 2023 3:45 PM] The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26.
SEC's Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
[Sep 27, 2023 2:31 PM] The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022.
SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs
[Sep 27, 2023 2:14 PM] SEC recently extended deadlines for ARK, GlobalX spot bitcoin ETFs.
SEC's Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer
[Sep 27, 2023 1:15 PM] During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler's Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator.
With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE)
[Sep 27, 2023 9:45 AM] There’s a better trade than buying Grayscale’s GBTC if you’re optimistic the SEC will approve crypto ETFs.
Spot Bitcoin ETF: US Lawmakers Jump In With Demands For The SEC
[Sep 27, 2023 6:00 AM] Lawmakers in the United States have finally put their foot down and demanded that the US SEC Chairman approve Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF proposal “immediately.” US Congress Imposes Spot Bitcoin ETF Immediate Approval A group of four members of…
Gensler testimony — Crypto enforcement actions driven by “wide-ranging noncompliance”
[Sep 27, 2023 2:30 AM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler is set to highlight a new focus on AI, predictive data analytics and the cryptocurrency sector before the U.S. Financial Services Committee.
Bitcoin Price Up 30% Versus Ethereum, New 2023 Lows Incoming?
[Sep 26, 2023 7:00 PM] Bitcoin price is up 30% versus Ethereum (ETH) in 2023, and bulls appear not to be slowing down, looking at the performance in the weekly chart. BTC is on the brink of pushing ETH lower at spot rates, registering new 2023 lows and extending gains…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Should Be Approved ‘Immediately’: U.S. Congressmen
[Sep 26, 2023 3:27 PM] In a strongly-worded letter addressed to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, a group of prominent U.S. Congressmen are calling for the immediate approval of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The bipartisan letter…
SEC pushes deadline for ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF to January
[Sep 26, 2023 3:01 PM] The commission gave itself an additional 60 days to consider the listing of ARK 21Shares’ investment vehicle on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with a final deadline set for Jan. 10.
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘immediately’
[Sep 26, 2023 2:25 PM] The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight.
Bitwise amends spot Bitcoin ETF application with new, detailed argumentation
[Sep 26, 2023 1:47 PM] The amendments tackle arguments made by the SEC against the use of the CME BTC futures market for surveillance sharing.
Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation, Thailand to tax crypto overseas: Law Decoded
[Sep 25, 2023 1:30 PM] While Thai regulators aim to tax crypto earned overseas, Brazilian lawmakers seek to protect it from seizure.
SEC raises concerns over Coinbase in objection to Celsius restructuring plan
[Sep 25, 2023 12:20 PM] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal issued a joint statement questioning the SEC’s reasoning in its Sept. 22 objection.