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Crypto community hopeful about new Senate leader John Thune

[Nov 14 10:55 AM] Not endorsed by Donald Trump, Senator John Thune defeated Elon Musk-supported Senator Rick Scott to become the new Senate majority leader.

Canary Capital applies to launch spot HBAR exchange-traded product

[Nov 12 7:32 PM] The asset manager has filed with the SEC to list and trade shares of spot Hedera, Solana, and XRP exchange-traded products.

SEC Crypto Litigation Releases – October 2024

[Nov 12 7:30 PM] The SEC has escalated its crackdown on crypto market manipulation, filing charges against multiple market makers and individuals for allegedly using deceptive tactics—such as wash trading and volume inflation—to mislead investors about the demand…

Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment

[Nov 12 5:30 PM] The Republican promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler “on day one,” but an X post suggested he would also attempt to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for a replacement.

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor

[Nov 12 2:00 PM] Trump's victory presents a unique opportunity to reshape regulation and ensure no future SEC Chair can hamstring the industry again. Expect pushback.

‘Defanging the SEC’ could turbocharge the US economy: Cathie Wood

[Nov 11 5:56 AM] “We have more clarity now in terms of the investment landscape after the election,” said the ARK Invest CEO. 

Ethereum hits $3.2K, surpassing Bank of America market cap

[Nov 10 10:27 AM] Ethereum’s market cap tops Bank of America, while the SEC weighs spot ETH ETF options and DeFi gains traction.

SEC Shake-Up: Pressure Builds for Gensler’s Immediate Resignation

[Nov 9 11:30 PM] The American Securities Association is urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to resign immediately, citing Trump’s election win as a mandate for a new direction focused on investor trust and economic growth. Pressure Mounts on SEC: ASA Calls for Gensler to…

A new Trump administration may boost crypto, but the devil is in the details 

[Nov 9 1:30 PM] The next four years should be ‘highly favorable’ to the digital assets sector, but thoughtful legislation will be critical. 

XRP On Fire: Analyst Predicts $4 Milestone As Token Rallies 11%

[Nov 9 6:30 AM] XRP is gaining traction, with one well-known expert predicting an all-time high in the $4 region. XRP has joined the crypto market rally, recently reaching $0.5740, up 11% from yesterday’s price of $0.514. Bitcoin’s record-breaking…

Trump’s SEC Overhaul Looms — Crypto Advocates Eye Gensler’s Replacement

[Nov 9 3:30 AM] Who will lead the SEC after Trump fires Gary Gensler? Crypto advocates hope for a shift toward clarity and innovation over enforcement. Eyes on the SEC: How a Key Power Shift Could Redefine Crypto’s Path Following the U.S. presidential…

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

[Nov 9 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.