Mango Markets Agrees to Destroy MNGO Tokens in SEC Settlement
[Sep 27, 2024 7:21 PM] Mango DAO, Mango Labs and Blockworks Foundation agreed to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Friday.
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SEC's Gensler Won't Reveal his View on Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn't a Security
[Sep 27, 2024 6:48 AM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his stance that bitcoin is "not a security" but doubled down on his stated position that regulatory clarity exists for the crypto space in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.
Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
[Sep 26, 2024 11:30 PM] BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more…
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
[Sep 26, 2024 7:52 PM] Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too.
Mark Cuban says he wants Gary Gensler’s job as head of the SEC
[Sep 26, 2024 7:23 PM] The crypto-friendly billionaire appears to be throwing his full support behind US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial
[Sep 26, 2024 3:25 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’
[Sep 25, 2024 11:30 PM] Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns…
Curve mulls dropping TUSD as crvUSD backing after SEC charges
[Sep 25, 2024 7:25 PM] The regulator alleged TUSD was 99% backed by a risky offshore fund, raising concerns about using TUSD to back Curve's stablecoin.
85% on Polymarket betting Ethereum won’t see new all-time high by 2025
[Sep 25, 2024 12:30 PM] A decision on Ethereum ETF options has been pushed back to November, four days after Blackrocks’s IBIT options trading was approved.
Trusttoken, Truecoin Settle SEC Charges Over Misleading TUSD Claims
[Sep 25, 2024 5:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against crypto companies Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC. The charges allege fraudulent misrepresentations and unregistered sales of investment contracts related to the…
Congressman Blasts SEC Chair Over Crypto Regulation Failures
[Sep 25, 2024 3:30 AM] Congressman Tom Emmer sharply criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler during a congressional hearing, questioning his leadership and approach to cryptocurrency regulation. “The SEC broke the law, your…
Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules
[Sep 24, 2024 11:20 PM] Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question…
BNY nears crypto custody for ETFs after SEC softens SAB 121 stance
[Sep 24, 2024 9:31 PM] Bank of New York Mellon will not be held to SEC accounting practices for client crypto custody after a review.
SEC settles charges against TrueCoin, TrustToken over TrueUSD
[Sep 24, 2024 7:20 PM] The securities regulator claims the token is undercollateralized and its backing funds are in a risky overseas investment.
What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing
[Sep 24, 2024 5:30 PM] Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a…
Court questions SEC’s ‘vacuous’ denial of Coinbase rulemaking petition
[Sep 24, 2024 5:50 AM] In 2022, Coinbase asked the SEC to propose and adopt rules to govern crypto, including clarification on which crypto assets are securities.
Investment managers eye ‘extraordinary upside' from BTC options debut
[Sep 23, 2024 7:35 PM] They could potentially spark "explosively recursive" price upside for Bitcoin, according to one investment manager.
Texas Court Dismisses Consensys’ Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Investigation
[Sep 22, 2024 5:30 PM] In a recent decision, a Texas court dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which was filed in April 2024 to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from regulatory overreach. The court’s dismissal was based…
Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Options Get the SEC Green Light
[Sep 20, 2024 9:59 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing…
SEC Approves Options Trading on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT
[Sep 20, 2024 9:42 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just granted approval for the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).BREAKING: 
SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot #Bitcoin
SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot #Bitcoin SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF
[Sep 20, 2024 9:26 PM] The SEC notice seemed to be an industry first after the commission approved the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January.
SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk over Twitter investigation
[Sep 20, 2024 8:40 PM] Elon Musk and his various companies are currently facing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, the European Union, and the United States.
US federal judge tosses Consensys’ suit against SEC
[Sep 19, 2024 10:53 PM] A Texas federal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Consensys against the SEC that claimed the agency was investigating Ethereum to classify it as a security.
SEC Reviews Proposal for New Bitcoin, Ether ETF Custodians
[Sep 19, 2024 10:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital…
Terraform Labs Gets Court Approval to Wind Down Operations in Bankruptcy
[Sep 19, 2024 9:10 PM] Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down operations in bankruptcy following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company had been at the center of a scandal that left cryptocurrency investors…
Blockdaemon mulls 2026 IPO: Report
[Sep 19, 2024 5:58 PM] Other Web3 infrastructure platforms, such as Circle, are also considering IPOs.
SEC asks court for four months to produce documents for Coinbase
[Sep 19, 2024 3:56 PM] The financial regulator requested an extension until February 2025 to review “at least 133,582 unique documents” as part of discovery motions with Coinbase.
SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams
[Sep 19, 2024 6:06 AM] The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud.
US Lawmakers Call for Clear SEC Rules on Digital Asset Airdrops
[Sep 19, 2024 1:30 AM] Congressman Tom Emmer is pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear rules on digital asset airdrops, arguing that current regulatory uncertainty is stifling innovation and blocking American participation in…