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Cameron Winklevoss Criticizes SEC Regulatory Approach: ‘Securities Laws Written in 1933 Don’t Meet the Realities of the World Today’

[Jun 17, 2023 1:30 AM] Cameron Winklevoss, a co-founder of Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) posture regarding cryptocurrency regulation. Winklevoss stated that the SEC laws written in 1933…

Binance, SEC Strike Deal to Move All U.S. Customer Funds, Wallet Keys Back Onshore

[Jun 16, 2023 11:12 PM] Binance, Binance.US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a deal to ensure that only Binance.US employees could access customer funds late Friday.

Bittrex US Allows Fiat and Crypto Withdrawals Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

[Jun 16, 2023 5:30 PM] Bittrex US, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has recently introduced a plan that permits American customers to withdraw crypto and fiat from the platform, provided they satisfy the required regulatory criteria. This…

US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities

[Jun 16, 2023 3:30 PM] A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and…

‘We had to change strategies,' says SEC enforcement director on recent actions: Report

[Jun 16, 2023 2:30 PM] The SEC has taken enforcement actions against several crypto firms, a move that has been criticized by many U.S. lawmakers and industry leaders.

Coinbase Introduces 4% USDC Rewards Amidst SEC Dispute

[Jun 16, 2023 1:30 PM] On June 15, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that customers can now earn 4% rewards on the stablecoin USDC. The news follows Coinbase’s current dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Coinbase Policy Chief Shirzad Squares Off With SEC Enforcement Director Grewal

[Jun 16, 2023 12:13 PM] A sneak peek of the looming crypo regulatory prize fight highlights that everyone is talking past each other.

Which altcoins will survive the SEC crackdown? Bitcoin OG explains

[Jun 16, 2023 11:00 AM] Bitcoin OG and educator Dan Held points out which crypto assets are most likely to avoid the ongoing SEC crackdown.

SEC Enforcement Director: 'We're Not Concerned With the Labels' in Crypto Cases

[Jun 16, 2023 9:35 AM]

Crypto Traders Flock to OTC Markets as Exchange Liquidity Dries Up Amid Regulatory Clampdown

[Jun 16, 2023 7:50 AM] crypto traders flock to OTC

French Investigation Targets Binance: Allegations of Money Laundering and Regulatory Violations

[Jun 16, 2023 7:30 AM] Binance, the crypto exchange with the highest trade volume globally, is currently facing an investigation for suspected money laundering activities, as reported by the French publication Le Monde. The finance judicial investigation service of…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: SEC ‘Weaponized the Lack of Regulatory Clarity,’ Threw ‘an Entire Industry Into Chaos’

[Jun 16, 2023 4:00 AM] Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the role that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to assume against the cryptocurrency industry. After the release of the Hinman docs, which explain the internal discussions of the…

SEC argues against Dentons' motion to dismiss Terraform and Do Kwon's lawsuit

[Jun 16, 2023 3:44 AM] Terraform and Do Kwon lawyers used a U.S. House hearing, Binance.US complaint and Hinman emails documents to dismiss the SEC lawsuit.

Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval

[Jun 15, 2023 11:00 PM] A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm's ranks.

U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month

[Jun 15, 2023 7:57 PM] Was UST a security because it was designed for practical uses rather than as an investment?

BlackRock applies for spot Bitcoin ETF — a US first if approved

[Jun 15, 2023 5:03 PM] The investment firm joins a long line of applicants; ARK is among those still waiting to hear from the SEC and Grayscale has appealed its rejection.

Fed, SEC investigate Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank's securities portfolio: Report

[Jun 15, 2023 3:43 PM] Both regulatory bodies are inquiring into the activities of Goldman Sachs during its unsuccessful capital raise preceding the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank.

Crypto Lobbyists Ask SEC for Info on Prometheum, The Mysterious 'Regulated' Crypto Firm

[Jun 15, 2023 1:55 PM] The “regulated crypto exchange” backed Gary Gensler’s viewpoint in front of Congress. But are they for real?

Chainalysis VP Caroline Malcolm: U.S. Crypto Policy Needs to Accomplish These 3 Things

[Jun 15, 2023 1:40 PM]

Prometheum Testimony Raises Doubts: Crypto Community Questions Credibility Amid Regulatory Clarity Hearing

[Jun 15, 2023 1:30 PM] The crypto community is abuzz with discussions on social media about the recent United States House Committee hearing held on June 13, 2023, which delved into regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. Notably, the co-CEO of an obscure…

Hinman documents in Ripple case raise questions about SEC’s motives

[Jun 15, 2023 12:30 PM] According to crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli, the Hinman documents depict an agency prioritizing expanding its jurisdiction over fulfilling its core responsibility of safeguarding U.S. investors.

Ripple verdict could spark a new bull market — Or more malaise

[Jun 15, 2023 10:47 AM] SEC v. Ripple is a landmark legal battle that is going to shape how courts treat cryptocurrencies — and a ruling is due soon.

XRP Exhibits Bearish Chart Pattern – Where Could The Price Head Next?

[Jun 15, 2023 10:00 AM] In the past 48 hours, the price of XRP has experienced notable volatility, dropping below $0.50. The crypto market is closely focused on XRP due to a recent favorable development in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs. Ripple lawsuit…

Hong Kong Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Following SEC Crackdown, Lawmaker Says

[Jun 15, 2023 4:30 AM] A Hong Kong lawmaker has invited global cryptocurrency exchanges, including the Nasdaq-listed Coinbase, to register in Hong Kong to provide crypto services. “Please feel free to approach me and I am happy to provide any assistance,” the lawmaker…

Bitcoin Price Hammered Below $25,000 Amid Fed’s Hawkish Tone, SEC Lawsuits

[Jun 15, 2023 12:31 AM] For the first time since mid-March, Bitcoin price dropped below $25,000 as trade volumes decreased and the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates untouched based on projections but warned of additional hikes this year to combat inflation. At the…

‘Who the hell’ is Prometheum and what did it say to Congress about SEC compliance?

[Jun 14, 2023 10:43 PM] A testimony given at a U.S. House hearing by the blockchain firm’s co-founder Aaron Kaplan has drawn the attention of those in the crypto space.

XRP Tumbles 8%, Erasing Price Gains from ‘Hinman Emails’ in Ripple Lawsuit

[Jun 14, 2023 4:36 PM] The token fell to as low as 46.18 cents, its lowest level this month, as crypto markets sold off Wednesday afternoon.

Requiring DEXes to register with SEC like other exchanges is 'impossible', says Coinbase CLO

[Jun 14, 2023 4:00 PM] “The SEC is attempting to front run Congressional action by baking unsupported assumptions about its crypto jurisdiction into the proposed rules," said Paul Grewal.

Gary Gensler’s Catch-22 Vision of ‘Regulated’ Crypto Brokers

[Jun 14, 2023 11:45 AM] The SEC-registered trading platform Prometheum pitched the House on Gary Gensler's vision. But skeptical legislators highlighted that the platform won't offer major assets, including Bitcoin.

5 key highlights of the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance

[Jun 14, 2023 11:06 AM] The SEC’s allegations against Binance include charges of misleading conduct, manipulative trading, diversion of customer assets and more.