SEC files final response in Ripple XRP case
[May 8, 2024 1:30 AM] The SEC argues that Ripple’s claims do not negate the need for injunctions to prevent future violations.
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SEC’s Gary Gensler is getting irked being asked about crypto
[May 7, 2024 8:09 PM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he gets an “outsized ratio” of questions about crypto despite its relatively small size compared to the overall financial market.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Crypto ‘Outsized Piece of Scams, Frauds, and Problems in Our Markets’
[May 7, 2024 5:11 PM] The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated his view that crypto is a field full of noncompliance. While noting that crypto is a small piece of the overall U.S. financial market that his agency…
Robinhood Prepares to Fight SEC in Court Over Crypto, CEO Reveals
Investment Firm Discloses Over $1.8 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Holdings in SEC Filing
[May 7, 2024 1:54 PM] Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG), a global trading, technology, and investment firm, disclosed that it holds over $1.8 billion in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through a 13F-HR filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange…
SEC pushes back against Terraform’s claims fraud happened outside US
[May 7, 2024 1:46 PM] Lawyers for the commission cited several examples of Do Kwon touting UST to U.S. investors and Terraform’s former communications head making false claims about the stablecoin.
Did XRP price just bottom against Bitcoin?
[May 7, 2024 12:06 PM] XRP price has fallen over 14% year-to-date, pressured by Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC. So, a bounce is in order, analysis suggests.
Crypto must adapt to laws, not the other way around — John Reed Stark
[May 7, 2024 11:02 AM] Former SEC official John Reed Stark has criticized the misuse of “regulation by enforcement” claims in a hearing before U.S. Congress.
Polymarket Bets Reflect Low Confidence in Ethereum ETF Approval by SEC
[May 7, 2024 7:33 AM] According to a wager on the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, the likelihood of a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission currently stands at just 7%. This forecast…
Nigeria to ban peer-to-peer crypto trading in naira
[May 7, 2024 3:20 AM] Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and custodians “in the coming days.”
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF takes the slow train to recoup $17.4B outflows
[May 7, 2024 2:19 AM] GBTC has recorded inflows for two consecutive days — bringing its total inflows to $66.9 million.
Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair
[May 6, 2024 2:59 PM] Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation.
The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies
[May 6, 2024 1:27 PM] Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case.
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Robinhood Over Crypto Operations
[May 6, 2024 7:20 AM] A report indicates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice to the financial services provider Robinhood. This action by the SEC concerns the company’s operations in the cryptocurrency sector and its…
Robinhood Gains 2%, Erasing Early Losses Following SEC Wells Notice
[May 6, 2024 7:02 AM] The trading platform previously ended support for all tokens that were named in SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.
Robinhood crypto business slapped with SEC Wells notice
[May 6, 2024 6:56 AM] The SEC is planning to file an “enforcement action” against Robinhood’s cryptocurrency business, according to the Wells notice.
Coinbase faces new lawsuit over alleged investor deception
[May 5, 2024 3:23 AM] The plaintiffs claim Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Near Protocol (NEAR), Decentraland (MANA), Algorand (ALGO), Uniswap (UNI), Tezos (XTZ), and Stellar Lumens (XLM) are securities.
SEC delays decision on 7RCC’s eco-friendly spot Bitcoin ETF
[May 3, 2024 1:10 PM] The U.S. SEC has extended its review period on a rule change that would allow the listing of 7RCC’s Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF to June 24, 2024.
SEC will classify Ether as security, deny spot Ether ETFs — Michael Saylor
[May 3, 2024 11:48 AM] The MicroStrategy executive speculated that the SEC would consider Ether, BNB, Solana, XRP, and Cardano unregistered crypto asset securities.
Crypto exchanges to meet Nigerian SEC chief for regulatory talks
[May 3, 2024 3:47 AM] The meeting is anticipated to ignite positive changes that benefit all crypto stakeholders in Nigeria and on the international scene.
Terraform claims SEC offered ‘no evidence’ for $4.7B in disgorgement
[May 2, 2024 3:52 PM] Lawyers for the firm claimed that any alleged losses caused by the platform’s or Do Kwon’s actions happened outside the United States, beyond the SEC’s authority in the civil case.
TradFi Veterans Pitch Tokenized Asset Marketplace With Eyes on U.S. Regulatory Approval
[May 2, 2024 7:00 AM] Ironlight, helmed by the former global head of trading of Schroeder and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA with the ex-CEO of TD Bank as an adviser, aims to be a premier tokenization, listing and trading ecosystem for real-world assets…
Second Largest European Bank is Buying Bitcoin ETF: 13F SEC Fillings
[May 2, 2024 4:10 AM] BNP Paribas, the second largest European bank, has purchased exposure to Bitcoin via a spot ETF, per recent 13F filings with the SEC . The filings show BNP Paribas bought BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT).JUST IN: 
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Second largest… States’ backlash against Binance.US continues with 6th license pulled
[May 1, 2024 3:30 PM] Oregon joins five other states that have delicensed Binance.US after former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to felony charges.
US Court to hear proposed remedies from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon in May
[Apr 30, 2024 3:33 PM] The SEC proposed that Do Kwon and Terraform pay roughly $5.3 billion in disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties, while the firm’s team suggested only $1 million.
CZ sentenced: A chronology of Binance’s legal battles in the US
[Apr 30, 2024 2:50 PM] Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for violating U.S. money laundering laws.
Why Eigenlayer’s Airdrop Is Controversial
[Apr 30, 2024 2:17 PM] Although it’s actually conservative.
Patrick McHenry accuses Gary Gensler of misleading US lawmakers over Ether
[Apr 30, 2024 10:01 AM] The chair of the U.S. House Financial Service Committee alluded to claims in Consensys’s recent lawsuit against the SEC, suggesting an investigation into Ether as a security.
Major Bitcoin Developments Points To A Wilder Bull Cycle Than Anticipated
[Apr 30, 2024 7:30 AM] Lark Davis, a well-known cryptocurrency analyst and trader, has identified several significant developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem that could trigger an even more intense bull cycle than initially anticipated. Davis’s perspective delves…
Terraform proposes $1M penalty for SEC case, no relief or disgorgement
[Apr 29, 2024 3:30 PM] Lawyers for Terraform claimed that seeking disgorgement from the platform would involve the Luna Foundation Guard, a “non-party” in the SEC’s civil case.