Robinhood to buy Bitstamp crypto exchange to enable institutional trading in US
[Jun 6, 2024 5:10 AM] Robinhood’s $200 million acquisition deal comes despite receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in May.
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US appeals court says SEC exceeded authority with fund rule
[Jun 5, 2024 11:44 PM] The Fifth Circuit found that the regulator overstepped its authority in its new rules affecting hedge funds. Could this ruling be a good sign for crypto?
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
Crypto’s Latest Privacy Battle
[Jun 5, 2024 1:39 PM]
SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate
[Jun 5, 2024 12:15 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that the method of its issuance…
Spot Ether ETF approvals will ‘take some time’ — Gary Gensler
[Jun 5, 2024 9:41 AM] The SEC Chair spoke on CNBC on June 5, suggesting the commission could delay approving S-1 registration statements for exchanges listing spot Ether ETFs.
SEC Closing Salt Lake Regional Office After Failed Legal Battle Against Crypto Firm
[Jun 5, 2024 6:31 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the closure of its Salt Lake Regional Office (SLRO) due to attrition and a focus on organizational efficiency. This move will reduce the number of SEC regional offices from 11 to 10…
BlackRock and Citadel back new Texas national stock exchange
[Jun 5, 2024 1:32 AM] The Texas Stock Exchange reportedly secured around $120 million in funding and is prioritizing ETF listings. It also aims to offer a more competitive alternative to the two major U.S. stock exchanges.
SEC to close regional office after judge dismisses DEBT box case
[Jun 4, 2024 2:45 PM] A judge ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $1.8 million following “bad faith conduct” over a temporary restraining order to freeze DEBT Box’s assets.
SEC to Shutter Office Behind Failed DEBT Box Crypto Lawsuit
[Jun 4, 2024 1:48 PM] The Securities and Exchange Commission's Salt Lake City office – notorious in the crypto world for its failed fraud lawsuit against DEBT Box – will shut down after seeing "significant attrition" among its staff, some of whom were pushed out over…
Ethereum ETF excitement? ETH futures tell a different story
[Jun 4, 2024 12:40 PM] ETH futures reflect pessimism with crypto regulation and potential delay in the spot ETF launch.
Thailand Approves Its First Spot Bitcoin ETF
[Jun 4, 2024 4:19 AM] Thailand has approved launching its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), joining a growing list of countries embracing regulated Bitcoin investment vehicles.BREAKING: 
Thailand SEC approves the first spot #Bitcoin ETF…
Thailand SEC approves the first spot #Bitcoin ETF… Biden vetoes House and Senate votes on SEC’s anti-crypto resolution: Law Decoded
[Jun 3, 2024 1:05 PM] United States President Joe Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have overruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
FIT21 bill a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto despite CFTC-SEC friction
[Jun 3, 2024 7:15 AM] FIT21 is the first bipartisan legislation of its kind to pass in either chamber of Congress, but is its dual-agency model workable?
Coinbase’s Legal Chief: SEC Is Bent on Choking the Digital Asset Industry
Crypto Voter Backlash: How Biden’s Veto May Have Cost Him the 2024 Election
[Jun 2, 2024 1:32 PM] After a period of intense scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry, many speculated that the Biden administration had reversed its stance by allowing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve several spot ethereum exchange-traded…
Banking Associations Support Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules
[Jun 2, 2024 12:35 PM] The American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Financial Services Forum, and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association sent a letter to President Joe Biden on May 31, urging him to sign the resolution passed by Congress to…
Sleepy Crypto Market ‘May Get Caught Offside’: QCP Capital Eyes Bullish Shift in Ethereum
[Jun 2, 2024 8:46 AM] This weekend, the Singaporean cryptocurrency firm QCP Capital reported a significant drop in market volatility after the approval of spot ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), despite ongoing catalysts. QCP highlighted that bitcoin is under…
JPMorgan Predicts ‘Negative’ Initial Reaction for Ethereum ETFs — Expects Lower Demand Than Bitcoin ETFs
[Jun 1, 2024 5:20 PM] JPMorgan has predicted an initial negative market reaction for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expecting lower demand compared to bitcoin ETFs. The global investment bank also cautions that approximately $1 billion may exit the…
Senate Urged to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill After Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Rules
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
[Jun 1, 2024 6:22 AM] Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores…
Be persistent with the SEC, says Franklin Templeton digital asset head
[Jun 1, 2024 12:28 AM] The SEC is safeguarding the economy, but Roger Bayston sees a change in tone at the regulator.
U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance
[May 31, 2024 5:09 PM] U.S President Joe Biden signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121.
Senator Lummis sends letter to Biden urging no veto for SAB 121 repeal
[May 31, 2024 2:16 PM] The Senator pointed to the troubling manner in which the Securities and Exchange Commission issued its controversial staff accounting bulletin.
Ether ETF approvals show staking may still be a security in SEC's eyes
[May 31, 2024 12:07 PM] The inclusion of staking in filings for Ether ETFs could have been an indication that regulators want to keep a back door open for future scrutiny.
TradFi execs say crypto derivatives will play larger role in Bitcoin’s future
[May 31, 2024 10:49 AM] Experts say BTC and ETH derivatives will be instrumental in integrating crypto to TradFi and sending each to new all-time highs.
SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox
[May 30, 2024 7:32 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would…
Everyone at Consensus 2024 Is Talking About Biden’s Crypto Flip Flop. Is He for Real?
[May 30, 2024 3:14 PM] Attendees are cautious optimistic about apparent regulatory and legislative changes, though not everyone is convinced.
Implementing FIT21 could be a ‘slow, slow process’ — CFTC Commissioner
[May 30, 2024 1:50 PM] Summer Mersinger anticipates extensive coordination and potential delays in the implementation of FIT21 across U.S. regulatory agencies if it is enacted.
SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment
[May 30, 2024 1:38 PM] Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats.