67 / 80 Relevant items tagged with #Sec

Posts

Ripple Could Gain A New Ally Against The SEC, BitBoy

[May 5, 2023 10:30 AM] Crypto influencer Ben Amstrong, alias Bitboy, has dropped a hint regarding the ongoing XRP lawsuit. The influencer asserted that Ripple and XRP could get a new ally in the ongoing SEC lawsuit. Following Bitboy’s assertion, the potential ally is the…

Pro-XRP Attorney Shares Information That Could Be Bullish For Ripple

[May 4, 2023 5:00 PM] In a new development, a pro-XRP attorney has shared some startling information that could point toward victory for Ripple in its ongoing securities battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This ruling in another…

U.S. Court Orders SEC to Respond to Coinbase Allegations Within 10 Days

[May 4, 2023 6:47 AM] Coinbase last week argued that the SEC is providing insufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. companies operating in the crypto sector.

SEC has 10 days to respond to Coinbase complaint: Legal exec

[May 4, 2023 4:47 AM] Coinbase’s legal battle for regulatory clarity over the trading of digital crypto assets saw a development as a U.S. court responded to its complaint against the SEC.

Nigerian national blockchain policy gets government approval

[May 4, 2023 2:14 AM] Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the national policy on blockchain to help the country develop a regulatory framework to govern the adoption of the technology.

Coinbase to cease issuing new Bitcoin-backed loans via Borrow service

[May 3, 2023 10:34 PM] The service allows users to borrow up to $1 million with no credit check, provided they post Bitcoin as collateral.

SEC steps back from defining digital assets in new hedge fund rules

[May 3, 2023 8:14 PM] The SEC and its staff are “continuing to consider” the term “digital assets” despite proposing a definition of the term around nine months ago.

Coinbase to Stop Issuing New Loans Via Coinbase Borrow

[May 3, 2023 6:38 PM] May 10 is the final day customers will be allowed to take out new loans through Coinbase Borrow.

U.S. SEC Changes Its Mind on Officially Labeling Digital Assets

[May 3, 2023 4:37 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took one small step backwards in regulating the crypto sector on Wednesday, when it deleted what would have been its first formal definition of “digital asset” from its latest hedge fund rule.

Securities token platform launches MPC wallet for institutions

[May 3, 2023 12:14 PM] The Web3 wallet allows institutions to control which employees are allowed to use the tokens held within it.

Coinbase Launches International Exchange for Bitcoin and Ether Perpetual Futures

[May 2, 2023 3:30 PM] Coinbase, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced the launch of a new service called Coinbase International Exchange. The new platform will enable institutional users outside of the United States to trade bitcoin and…

US congressmen chide presidential advisers over crypto stances in economic report

[May 2, 2023 2:58 PM] The legislators objected to a chapter of the president’s annual report that they believe diminished the role of Congress and could damage the economy with its hostility to digital assets.

Coinbase Grew Quickly by Working With U.S. Regulators. Will It Expand Even More by Disregarding the SEC?

[May 2, 2023 11:46 AM]

SEC crackdown on crypto staking in the US could boost decentralization

[May 2, 2023 7:34 AM] Recent regulatory actions have crypto staking providers in the United States on edge.

Coinbase International Exchange launches amid SEC crypto crackdown in the US

[May 2, 2023 7:00 AM] The Coinbase International Exchange will roll out trading by listing Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures.

Aussie crypto exchange kicks off US expansion despite ‘regulatory risk’

[May 1, 2023 9:44 PM] “Where other exchanges see regulatory risk, we see opportunity,” said Coinjar CEO and co-founder Asher Tan in a recent interview.

On the shutdown of Bittrex in the US and SEC actions — Bittrex Global CEO at Consensus 2023

[May 1, 2023 12:44 PM] Oliver Linch suggested jurisdictions with established frameworks for crypto and policymakers willing and able to use them were a potential winning combination for fledging firms.

What the Gensler hearing means for US crypto regulation and policy

[May 1, 2023 7:56 AM] Gensler was reluctant to go into details and faced symbolical pressure rather than genuine attempts to interrogate, leaving the crypto industry without any new clarity.

Meta SEC filing reveals debt securities offering plans

[May 1, 2023 7:42 AM] The Facebook parent company filed a prospectus that says it may offer and sell debt securities occasionally.

Tokens but not crypto: Nigeria SEC prepares new digital asset rules

[May 1, 2023 4:44 AM] Nigeria’s securities regulator will take at least 10 months to determine whether to register a digital asset-related company.

Coinme, Subsidiary and CEO Fined $4M by SEC Over UpToken Offering

[May 1, 2023 3:08 AM] The bitcoin kiosk company, its subsidiary Up Global and the CEO of both entities were accused of conducting "unregistered offers and sales of securities."

SEC serves $4M in fines to Coinme over ‘misleading’ UpToken ICO

[Apr 30, 2023 10:45 PM] The regulator nabbed the crypto ATM operator turned exchange for securities law violations over its sales and statements of a crypto token.

XRP Trading Volume Slumps While Price Gains

[Apr 29, 2023 7:33 AM] Since 2020, XRP has struggled to remain relevant and valuable to its investors. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s attack on the project brought a drastic decline that no one expected. However, amid the ongoing case, XRP showed…

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler, Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

[Apr 28, 2023 3:57 PM] The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.

'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says

[Apr 28, 2023 3:30 PM] Steptoe Partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.

Why Coinbase CEO Believes SEC’s Crypto Warning Is Harmful To The US

[Apr 28, 2023 2:41 AM] Coinbase Global and the US Securities and Exchange Commission have been at loggerheads for some time, and on Friday, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong released a video message calling the SEC’s warning “not constructive” and “not…

SEC's Gary Gensler takes another swipe at crypto in educational video

[Apr 27, 2023 6:57 PM] The SEC boss reiterated that “the law is clear” on cryptocurrencies being securities, while others highlighted the lack of regulatory clarity in the U.S.

Coinbase execs respond to SEC's Wells notice in person and on video

[Apr 27, 2023 5:47 PM] Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal spoke about the company’s Wells notice from the SEC on YouTube and at Consensus 2023.

Coinbase Shares Wells Response, Challenges SEC’s Change in Attitude Towards Its Core Businesses

[Apr 27, 2023 4:00 PM] On April 27, Coinbase, the crypto exchange based in San Francisco, made public the disclosure of its response to the Wells notice it had received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in March. The company maintained that the…

SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says

[Apr 27, 2023 12:27 PM] Crypto exchange Coinbase pushed back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday, claiming the agency has not sufficiently supported its argument that the exchange listed securities in the U.S.