SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won't Sue Over Ethereum
[Jun 19, 2024 2:59 AM] The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into "Ethereum 2.0," Consensys said.
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SEC Closes Ethereum 2.0 Investigation
[Jun 18, 2024 11:24 PM] Consensys has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to close its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This decision implies that the SEC will not allege that sales of ETH are securities transactions. The…
SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys
[Jun 18, 2024 7:39 PM] The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet.
SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Departs After 9 Years
[Jun 17, 2024 5:16 PM] The head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement has left the agency after nine years of service. Under his guidance, the SEC took many enforcement actions against…
Terraform Labs to shut down after $4.5B SEC settlement: Law Decoded
[Jun 17, 2024 1:05 PM] Terraform Labs plans to sell key projects within the Terra ecosystem and give the community control of the Terra blockchain.
Former SEC official David Hirsch says he is not joining pump.fun
[Jun 17, 2024 11:35 AM] Rumors have been circulating that the recently retired SEC veteran was taking on a private role in the digital asset sector.
Crypto chief bids SEC farewell after 9 years of service
[Jun 17, 2024 7:58 AM] David Hirsch has worked as an enforcement attorney for the SEC since 2015 and started his post as the chief of the crypto asset division in 2022.
U.S. SEC's Crypto Enforcer David Hirsch Quits
[Jun 17, 2024 7:26 AM] David Hirsch, a senior member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission crypto oversight unit has left the organization, he posted on LinkedIn on Monday.
SEC shoots down Ripple’s argument for a lower penalty
[Jun 16, 2024 7:37 PM] The SEC argued Ripple’s proposed lower civil penalty wouldn’t be enough, and there’s no comparison to its settlement with Terraform Labs.
Ripple Legal Chief Countered SEC Allegations: No Victims to Compensate
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Envisions US Spot Ether ETFs Launching This Summer
[Jun 16, 2024 5:16 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated to lawmakers that he expects spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch this summer. The SEC is still working with fund issuers on their S-1 filings, which…
SEC Now Demands $102.6 Million Penalty From Ripple in XRP Case
[Jun 15, 2024 7:03 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now pursuing a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple, a substantial reduction from the nearly $2 billion originally sought. Ripple recently proposed a $10 million penalty, citing the Terraform Labs…
Bloomberg Analyst Now Expects Spot Ethereum ETFs to Launch on July 2
Ripple invokes SEC v. Terraform case, argues for smaller civil penalty
[Jun 14, 2024 10:07 AM] The blockchain firm’s case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged Ripple used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds.
US judge approves Terraform’s $4.5B settlement with SEC
[Jun 13, 2024 4:34 PM] A New York district court judge has rubber-stamped Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s nearly $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC.
U.S. Judge Signs Off on $4.5B Terraform-Do Kwon Settlement With SEC
[Jun 13, 2024 3:33 PM] The settlement bans Kwon and Terraform Labs from buying and selling crypto asset securities while agreeing to pay $4.5 billion in disgorgement, prejudgement interest, and civil penalties.
President Biden announces picks for SEC, FDIC and Treasury leadership
[Jun 13, 2024 12:25 PM] CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero could replace Martin Gruenberg after allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC.
SEC may receive ‘only a fraction’ of Terraform’s settlement
[Jun 13, 2024 10:37 AM] The U.S. SEC still has to queue up behind secured creditors to receive a payment from Terraform Labs’ multibillion-dollar settlement, if any.
SEC chair sees spot Ether ETF S-1 approvals sometime in summer 2024
[Jun 13, 2024 10:02 AM] Some analysts had predicted that spot Ether ETFs could start trading on U.S. exchanges by the end of June, but the SEC has yet to set an exact date.
BREAKING: Terraform to pay $4.47B to resolve SEC civil lawsuit
[Jun 12, 2024 11:35 AM] The settlement would resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission following Terraform’s collapse in 2022.
Thai SEC revokes Zipmex’s licenses after failure to comply with orders
[Jun 11, 2024 9:00 AM] Thailand’s finance minister determined the cryptocurrency exchange was “still in contravention” of orders imposed by the SEC in February.
SEC considers spot Ether ETF application from ProShares
[Jun 10, 2024 3:11 PM] The commission approved 19b-4 filings from eight asset managers in May, but they won’t begin trading on U.S. exchanges until the SEC signs off on the S-1 registration statements.
Surge in Digital Asset Investments Following SEC ETF Approvals, Coinshares Reports
[Jun 10, 2024 3:05 PM] Digital asset investment products have witnessed significant inflows totaling $2 billion, marking a strong five-week streak that accumulates to $4.3 billion. As reported by Coinshares, this surge aligns with increased trading volumes and shifting…
Trump promises to become the ‘crypto president’ — Law Decoded
[Jun 10, 2024 1:03 PM] The former United States president is intensifying his cryptocurrency advocacy as part of his 2024 presidential campaign.
Impact of shifting SEC policy on ETH ‘yet to be seen’ — Consensys SC
[Jun 7, 2024 3:19 PM] Bill Hughes, Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, spoke to Cointelegraph at Consensus 2024 in Texas on the status of its lawsuit against the SEC.
US elections are a ‘huge variable’ for Solana ETF approval
[Jun 7, 2024 7:50 AM] The approval of spot Ether ETFs has opened Pandora’s box for another altcoin ETF. Solana, XRP, Chainlink or Dogecoin could be next, but is the crypto market overly optimistic?
American Securities Association Sues SEC Over Lack of Transparency in Enforcement Actions
[Jun 7, 2024 7:31 AM] The American Securities Association (ASA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The ASA seeks to compel the SEC to disclose records…
Ethereum ETF launch date depends on issuers, not SEC: Gensler
[Jun 6, 2024 7:15 PM] “It’s really up to them how responsive they are,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
SEC Chair Gensler: Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ to Begin Trading
Court Strikes Down SEC’s Private Fund Regulation, Citing Overreach
[Jun 6, 2024 2:35 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lost another court case. On June 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser rule, which was designed to enhance transparency within the nearly $27…