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Ripple and SEC seek extension for unsealing Hinman documents

[May 19, 2023 2:00 PM] According to court documents shared by James Filan, the Hinman materials will likely be unsealed by June 13.

What Are the Stakes in the SEC vs. Ripple?

[May 18, 2023 4:22 PM]

Regulatory Battle: Grayscale Challenged by SEC’s Designation of Filecoin as Security

[May 18, 2023 8:30 AM] Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset manager by assets under management, made an announcement on May 17 regarding a comment received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the SEC, the crypto asset…

Leading Lawyer Warns Of Consequences For Ripple In SEC Lawsuit

[May 18, 2023 7:00 AM] A partner at Hogan & Hogan, Attorney Jeremy Hogan, has weighed in on talks about the Ripple lawsuit. The pro-XRP lawyer said Ripple would get an unfavorable outcome if Judge Torres moved the Fair Notice Defence (FND) issue to trial. According…

Grayscale and Bitwise distance themselves from Ether futures ETF plans

[May 18, 2023 3:04 AM] Grayscale has stopped its ETH futures ETF plans after a warning from the SEC, while Bitwise amended its SEC filing to halt any launch of Ether ETF products.

Ripple case: SEC Hinman docs could become public by June 6, lawyer suggests

[May 17, 2023 10:24 PM] The infamous Hinman Speech docs are required to be unsealed by June 6 according to a previous court order, suggests defense attorney James K. Filan.

Filecoin Price Drops After SEC Asks Grayscale to Withdraw Application to Make Trust Reporting

[May 17, 2023 2:35 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Grayscale to withdraw its application to launch a Filecoin Trust product, the company revealed Wednesday.

Ripple (XRP) Legal Defender Lauds Judge Torres’ Ruling As A Victory For The People

[May 17, 2023 12:30 PM] The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs rages on as the community awaits the summary judgment. While the wait continues, a recent ruling led Pro-XRP Attorney Jeremy Hogan to applaud Judge…

Bitcoin price capitulation below $26K increases as Friday’s BTC options expiry looms

[May 17, 2023 10:46 AM] This week’s BTC options expiry could play a decisive role in Bitcoin price potentially trading below the $26,000 level.

Valkyrie Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF gets inspiration from TradFi memes

[May 17, 2023 3:34 AM] After being initially discussed in 2021, the investment fund is now capitalizing on the meme-worthy ticker for its new leveraged Bitcoin ETF.

Breaking: Court victory for Ripple as judge denies SEC motion to seal Hinman docs

[May 16, 2023 4:27 PM] United States District Judge Analisa Torres made the order on May 16 in a win for Ripple.

SEC Can't Seal Docs Tied to Hinman's Ether Speech, Judge in Ripple Suit Rules

[May 16, 2023 4:25 PM] The SEC and Ripple have sparred for months over a set of documents related to Bill Hinman's 2018 speech on securities law and ether.

Coinbase Initiated at Hold, Likely To Face Enforcement Action From SEC: Berenberg

[May 16, 2023 1:05 AM] Executing a successful pivot away from the U.S. would be a tall order for the crypto exchange, Berenberg said.

Coinbase Hasn't Proven SEC Needs to Create Crypto-Specific Rules, Regulator Says

[May 16, 2023 12:48 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told an appeals court that crypto exchange Coinbase hadn't proven the regulator needs to create a new regulatory framework for the digital asset industry late Monday.

SEC Responds To Coinbase Complaint: Crypto Rules May Take Years

[May 15, 2023 11:00 PM] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to Coinbase’s complaint. The largest American crypto exchange had sued the SEC on April 25, demanding clarity on crypto regulation. The company filed a petition for a writ of…

SEC seeks denial of Coinbase petition for imminent crypto rules

[May 15, 2023 9:28 PM] Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal expressed his concerns over the SEC's response, asserting that they will happily continue overseeing the sector via regulation as enforcement.

SEC chair Gensler claps back at Coinbase, says crypto rules already exist

[May 15, 2023 8:21 PM] Speaking at the Financial Markets Conference, the SEC chair asserted that the rules for crypto are already in place and that the crypto sector has been largely non-compliant.

SEC Reduces LBRY’s Fine From $22 Million To $111,000 After Revision of Punishment

[May 15, 2023 5:00 PM] The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised the initial punishment against a blockchain-based content provider, LBRY.  It has significantly reduced the penalty from the previous $22 million to a revised amount of approximately…

This Bitcoin options strategy allows early bird traders to prepare for BTC’s next breakout

[May 15, 2023 2:20 PM] Crypto traders expecting a price reversal could use this options strategy to get positioned in Bitcoin.

SEC under fire for its custody rule: Law Decoded, May 8–15

[May 15, 2023 8:27 AM] Last week was harsh for the United States Securities Exchange Commission, with industry figures and officials publicly criticizing the regulator.

SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K

[May 15, 2023 3:55 AM] A U.S. judge ruled in November that the crypto startup had violated securities laws by selling its native LBC token without registering with the SEC.

Ripple CLO Exposes How SEC Ignores Law And Brags About It

[May 15, 2023 3:50 AM] The legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US District Court of Southern New York is still awaiting a ruling from Judge Analisa Torres. Just last week, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse downgraded…

SEC revises $22M punishment against LBRY, seeks $111K instead

[May 14, 2023 6:59 PM] The SEC originally wanted LBRY to pay millions of dollars in penalties, but now concedes the defunct firm can’t pay up that amount.

Coinbase Engages Legal And Political Aids In Battling SEC

[May 14, 2023 3:30 AM] The largest crypto exchange in the US, Coinbase, has made a notable move regarding the allegation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission on securities law violation.  Coinbase engaged a Global Advisory Council for the battle with the SEC…

Former Executive Backs Up Lawsuit Against FTX Celebrity Promoters

[May 13, 2023 4:58 AM] A former FTX regulatory officer, Daniel Friedberg, has come forward to back the lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters, adding weight to the allegations leveled against the cryptocurrency exchange. Due to his knowledge of the company’s…

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman Sends Letter To SEC Chair Calling Attention To Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Situation

[May 12, 2023 10:10 AM] U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has sent a letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding the situation of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).According to Sherman, as many as 850,000 retail investors…

Bitcoin's dive under $27K liquidates $100M — So why aren't margin traders flipping bearish?

[May 12, 2023 8:25 AM] BTC price falls below the 55-day support level at $27,000, but futures market resilience sparks hope for a recovery toward $28,000.

SEC beyond crypto: HSBC and Scotia hit with fines over WhatsApp use

[May 12, 2023 5:34 AM] Both HSBC and Scotiabank have not been very supportive of the cryptocurrency industry's adoption in recent years.

Binance.US seeking to cut Changpeng Zhao's majority stake: Report

[May 11, 2023 9:20 PM] Changpeng Zhao is the crypto exchange's founder, majority owner and chair. He is also the CEO and co-founder of the global crypto exchange, Binance.

US Chamber of Commerce slams SEC's ‘haphazard’ regulation efforts

[May 11, 2023 8:08 PM] The largest business organization in the world has thrown its weight behind Coinbase in its fight against the SEC.