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SEC Shake-Up: Robinhood Legal Boss On Shortlist For Top Spot—Report

[Nov 9, 2024 3:30 AM] A major revamp is coming to the SEC. For many reasons, this year’s US presidential elections have become the most consequential for cryptocurrency. Crypto and blockchain technology has become an election issue, with both the Republican and…

SEC mulls approving Ethereum ETF options

[Nov 8, 2024 8:52 PM] They include options on Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, as well as “any trust that holds Ether,” the filing said.

Robinhood legal boss is being considered for SEC chair shortlist: Report

[Nov 8, 2024 5:38 AM] Robinhood’s legal chief, Dan Gallagher, is reportedly one of the top picks to head the SEC under Trump, who promised to fire its current chair “on day one.”

‘Significant Changes’ Loom: SEC’s Crypto Strategy Faces Potential Overhaul

[Nov 8, 2024 4:30 AM] Significant changes are on the horizon for the SEC, predicts Coinbase’s legal chief, who foresees a Trump-led agency narrowing its focus to fraud instead of sweeping industry crackdowns. SEC Faces Reckoning — Crypto Industry Awaits New Dawn in…

SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute

[Nov 7, 2024 1:01 PM] The SEC argued that Kraken’s defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit

[Nov 7, 2024 11:41 AM] A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

Republican Senate majority signals more ‘pro-crypto Congress’

[Nov 6, 2024 1:39 PM] A Republican-led Senate is poised to pass clearer crypto regulations, signaling a shift toward industry-friendly policies in the US.

Coinbase exec urges SEC reform after Trump’s election win

[Nov 6, 2024 12:22 PM] Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal urged the SEC to foster crypto innovation over litigation.

Crypto community celebrates Trump’s election victory

[Nov 6, 2024 11:05 AM] Donald Trump was not always a cryptocurrency fan, but the community has rallied around him as a pro-crypto candidate in the 2024 US presidential election.

Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025

[Nov 6, 2024 5:17 AM] Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension on FTX Europe for the fourth time, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds.

Binance, CZ file motion to dismiss SEC’s amended complaint

[Nov 5, 2024 10:33 AM] Secondary market resales of crypto assets long after they were first distributed by their developers are not “securities” transactions, lawyers for Binance and its former CEO argued.

Meet the pro-crypto contenders who could replace SEC chief Gary Gensler

[Nov 5, 2024 8:36 AM] There are several new candidates who could potentially become the next chair of the SEC.

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit

[Nov 5, 2024 7:35 AM] Lawyers representing Binance and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao have made a fresh attempt to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against them.

Blockchain Association calls for SEC leadership shift amid ‘shameful’ FDIC reveal: Law Decoded

[Nov 4, 2024 8:00 PM] The Blockchain Association and Coinbase spotlight SEC and FDIC actions, revealing significant financial burdens on crypto firms.

Immutable Hit With Wells Notice as SEC Extends ‘Overreach’ to Web3 Gaming

[Nov 2, 2024 5:30 AM] Web3 gaming company Immutable faces a potential lawsuit from the SEC over its IMX token sale. Regulation by Enforcement Web3 gaming company Immutable announced on Nov. 1 that it had been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

21Shares files Form S-1 with SEC for spot XRP ETF

[Nov 1, 2024 5:52 PM] The asset manager became the third firm to apply for listing and trading shares of a spot XRP ETF, following Canary Capital and Bitwise.

SEC Goes After Another Crypto Firm, Slaps Immutable With Wells Notice

[Nov 1, 2024 7:11 AM] Web3 gaming firm Immutable has been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said in a statement on Friday.

Immutable pledges to fight after SEC ‘sprayed and prayed’ Wells notice

[Nov 1, 2024 12:25 AM] Blockchain gaming platform Immutable says it received a Wells notice from the SEC over alleged securities law violations within "hours" of its first interaction with the regulator.

SEC cost crypto firms $426M under Gensler — Blockchain Association

[Oct 31, 2024 8:31 PM] The advocacy group called for crypto voters to support a change in leadership at the SEC, given Gary Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach since 2021.

Ethereum price rally to $3K depends on a few key factors

[Oct 31, 2024 6:18 PM] If the Ethereum network makes a few critical adjustments, ETH price could sustainably rally to $3,000 and above.

Crypto titans back clothing firm’s suit against SEC’s ‘unwritten’ rules

[Oct 31, 2024 5:43 AM] Coinbase, a16z, Multicoin Capital and Paradigm filed an amicus brief supporting Beba and DeFi Education Fund’s preemptive lawsuit against the SEC.

Coinbase CEO to New SEC Chair: Apologize to the American People and Drop ‘Frivolous’ Cases

[Oct 31, 2024 3:30 AM] Coinbase’s CEO calls on the next SEC chairman to drop “frivolous cases” and apologize to the American people for past actions, citing inconsistent crypto regulations. ‘Withdraw Cases, Apologize’: Coinbase CEO’s Challenge to Future�

Reddit offloads most of its Bitcoin, Ether holdings

[Oct 30, 2024 8:56 PM] The bulk of Reddit’s cryptocurrency sales came from Bitcoin and Ether holdings, with the company reporting that gains from transactions were insignificant. 

SEC Chair Doubles Down on Regulation by Enforcement as Political Pressures Mount

[Oct 29, 2024 11:30 PM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler, facing bipartisan pressure and Trump’s vow to remove him, defended the agency’s regulation by enforcement. SEC Chair Stands Firm: ‘We’re Going to Continue to Do That Which We Do Well’ U.S. Securities and Exchange�

Nigeria frees Binance exec, Ripple appeals SEC XRP ruling: Law Decoded

[Oct 28, 2024 7:00 PM] The Nigerian government has dropped charges against a Binance exec, Ripple has filed an appeal, FTX settled with Bybit, and Denmark moves to tax unrealized crypto gains.

Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case

[Oct 28, 2024 6:05 AM] Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, which a federal court agreed with — now he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right.

Ripple Escalates SEC Battle, Defends XRP’s Non-Security Classification

[Oct 26, 2024 12:30 AM] Ripple has filed a cross-appeal against the SEC, with its legal chief insisting that XRP’s non-security status remains untouchable due to strict court review limits. Ripple’s Legal Battle With SEC Over XRP Continues Ripple’s…

What happens to Bitcoin price if Microsoft shareholders vote to buy BTC?

[Oct 25, 2024 9:30 PM] Microsoft’s upcoming vote on whether or not to build a Bitcoin position is just another sign of corporations’ and institutional investors’ growing interest in BTC.

SOL, XRP ETF filings are ‘call options’ on Trump win: Bloomberg analyst

[Oct 25, 2024 6:55 PM] In the United States, issuers are seeking to register ETFs for Solana and XRP ahead of the November presidential elections. 

Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF X post pleads not guilty

[Oct 25, 2024 5:44 PM] Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account.