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US Treasury ‘Very Attentive’ to Russia’s Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says

[Jul 14 4:16 PM] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may…

Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP

[Jul 13 7:33 PM] Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the…

Congressman Calls for SEC Chair’s Dismissal Over ‘Regulation by Harassment’

[Jul 13 4:20 PM] House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of “regulation-by-harassment,” and calling for his dismissal. The congressman has consistently opposed…

Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs

[Jul 13 2:40 PM] The complainants called the matter "urgent," but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation.

Nigeria’s SEC advised to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities

[Jul 13 6:16 AM] By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of these digital assets.

Ripple vs. SEC: Ripple’s landmark victory one year later

[Jul 13 3:28 AM] While challenges remain, Ripple's victory has set a precedent that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry for years to come.

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams

[Jul 12 7:32 PM] Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering”…

Final signoff on spot Ether ETFs expected imminently, listings next week — Source

[Jul 12 2:27 PM] Spot ETF issuers expect to receive final comments from regulators by early next week, and possibly as soon as July 12.

SEC drops investigation of Bitcoin Stacks developer Hiro — Filing

[Jul 12 11:16 AM] This is the second crypto investigation the US securities regulator dropped this week.

Hiro Systems Applauds SEC Decision to Close Stacks Investigation

[Jul 12 8:48 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Stacks, a Bitcoin scaling network, and its original developer, Hiro Systems, with no recommended enforcement actions. This investigation began in 2021 despite…

SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks and Builder Hiro, Filing Says

[Jul 12 7:19 AM] The conclusion of the probe into the company formerly known as Blockstack, which raised $70 million via token sales from 2017 to 2019, is another win for the crypto industry in its years-long struggle with the regulator.

SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case

[Jul 11 8:31 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $45…

CFTC Chair Pushes for Federal Legislation to Regulate Bitcoin and Ether as Commodities

[Jul 11 3:18 PM] During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman…

Judge has ‘strong views’ about Coinbase inquiry into Gensler’s private msgs

[Jul 11 2:01 PM] Judge Katherine Polk Failla said she would hear from SEC and Coinbase lawyers on July 15 whether SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s private communications on crypto were fair game.

Judge Sends Coinbase Back to the Drawing Board Over Efforts to Subpoena SEC’s Gary Gensler

[Jul 11 1:18 PM] A federal judge encouraged Coinbase to drop – or at least substantially modify – its efforts to subpoena U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s personal communications during a hearing Thursday.

FDIC nominee Goldsmith Romero says banks can custody digital assets

[Jul 11 11:45 AM] The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair nominee stated her position amid the failure of Congress to overturn the SAB-121 veto.

House fails to override Biden’s veto on nullifying SEC crypto rule

[Jul 11 9:58 AM] Though the resolution overturning an SEC rule on banks handling crypto passed in the House in May, the legislation required at least 288 members to override President Biden’s veto.

U.S. House Fails to Override Biden's SEC Veto of Bill That Would End Controversial SEC Guidance

[Jul 11 9:42 AM]

SEC will not pursue enforcement action against Paxos

[Jul 11 9:02 AM] The stablecoin issuer received an SEC Wells notice in February 2023 warning of a potential lawsuit over Binance USD as an unregistered security.

SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin

[Jul 11 8:54 AM] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year…

Supreme Court ruling ‘changes the game’ for US crypto firms

[Jul 11 7:51 AM] The high court’s decision further bolsters the argument “that Congress, not an agency, should decide if — and how — to regulate Web3.”

Terraform Labs to sell 4 companies as part of wind-down

[Jul 10 11:14 PM] The bankrupt Terraform Labs is looking to sell four of its companies as it winds down operations to comply with its multi-billion SEC deal.

Bloomberg Analyst Discusses Solana ETF Deadline and Election Impact

[Jul 10 8:30 PM] A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst says the final deadline for the approve of solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be mid-March 2025. He stressed that the U.S. presidential election in November…

CFTC Chair reiterates BTC and ETH are commodities in testimony

[Jul 10 7:53 PM] Head of the US commodities regulator, Rostin Behnam, has again argued his agency should be given regulatory oversight of Bitcoin and Ethereum to better protect investors.

Fed Chair Powell Reaffirms Stance on Custody Assets Amid SEC Crypto Rule Controversy

[Jul 10 7:47 PM] On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, where Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) questioned him about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This bulletin…

Tech Coalition Urges Biden to Lead on Cryptocurrency Regulation

[Jul 10 12:21 PM] In a recent letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry coalition, called for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation. The group emphasized the importance of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets…

Nigerian minister urges SEC to tackle crypto regulation challenges

[Jul 10 1:36 AM] Nigeria’s cryptocurrency regulations are currently being updated.

What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade

[Jul 9 11:30 AM] There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch.

Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and Corrupt

[Jul 8 9:11 PM] Crypto intelligence platform Messari has declared independence from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler incompetent and corrupt. Messari plans to challenge the SEC’s legitimacy…

Celebrity crypto tokens will ‘absolutely’ catch SEC’s eye — Lawyers

[Jul 8 4:30 PM] Celebrities who have brazenly shilled their memecoins on X in recent months run a high risk of attracting the attention of the SEC and class-action lawsuits.