Bill seeks to create SEC-CFTC joint committee on digital assets
[Sep 12 8:50 PM] Congressman John Rose would make the agencies work together and listen to user and industry representatives.
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Anchorage Digital Bank, BitGo join Coinbase to custody 21Shares crypto ETFs
[Sep 12 3:59 PM] The move diversifies spot crypto ETF custodians beyond Coinbase, which has dominated crypto custody for US issuers.
Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine
[Sep 12 3:16 PM] Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to…
Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF
[Sep 12 2:08 PM] Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies
[Sep 12 1:30 PM] The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether.
US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims
[Sep 12 2:38 AM] Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire.
Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs
[Sep 10 9:39 PM] The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs.
tZero becomes 2nd FINRA-approved broker-dealer for digital securities
[Sep 10 9:28 PM] The company is following the steps of Prometheum, which now treats four cryptocurrencies as securities.
SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’
[Sep 10 6:22 AM] SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”
SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments
[Sep 10 1:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues…
Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein
Crypto Biz: US regulators crack down on Uniswap
[Sep 6 9:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores several regulatory developments targeting crypto firms, including charges against Uniswap, a delay in a decision on an eco Bitcoin ETF, and a potential challenge to FTX’s repayment plan.
Coinbase secures partial victory over SEC in motion to compel discovery
[Sep 6 8:53 PM] Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, said the SEC would be compelled to produce “important discovery” in its civil case after a judge’s order.
Ripple and SEC agree to stay $125M judgment, hinting at appeal
[Sep 4 7:42 PM] Though the SEC may choose not to appeal the Aug. 7 decision, Ripple’s lawyers requested that 111% of the monetary judgment be placed into a bank account to obtain a stay.
OpenSea receives SEC Wells notice, monthly NFT sales fall below $400M: Nifty Newsletter
[Sep 4 7:00 PM] OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer said that the NFT marketplace received a Wells notice from the SEC, suggesting potential enforcement action from the agency.
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
[Sep 4 6:51 PM] The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023.
CFTC charges Uniswap with illegal derivatives trading
[Sep 4 5:13 PM] One CFTC commissioner dissented, calling the action “regulation by enforcement.”
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
[Sep 4 3:56 PM] Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital for FTX crypto custody
[Sep 3 7:16 PM] The fund allegedly lost about half of its assets following FTX's collapse.
Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
[Sep 3 5:20 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also…
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
[Sep 3 11:54 AM] Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.
Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of 'crypto asset security'
[Sep 3 2:11 AM] Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis.
Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’
Why is the SEC going after digital art and monkey pictures? Law Decoded
[Sep 2 7:05 PM] OpenSea faces SEC scrutiny as the debate over NFTs as unregistered securities heats up, causing a stir in the crypto world.
SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan
[Sep 2 3:20 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these…
SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins
[Sep 2 7:48 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday.
Why is the SEC going after digital art and monkey pictures?
[Aug 31 1:30 PM] The SEC has targeted the largest NFT marketplace for unregistered securities trading, and the crypto community is outraged.
24X Exchange files amended application that could bring 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs
[Aug 30 6:05 PM] It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US.
Cboe files amended applications to list Bitcoin, Ethereum options in US
[Aug 29 4:55 PM] The applications cover ETFs from issuers including Grayscale, iShares, and Fidelity.
NFTs can be securities but SEC Wells notice to OpenSea ‘not productive’ — Lawyer
[Aug 29 11:22 AM] Atlas Development chief legal officer Oscar Franklin Tan stated that the Wells notice “does everything except provide us with clear rules to follow.”