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Grayscale Urges SEC for Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Approval
1.3.2024
Grayscale is calling on the US Securities and Exchange Commission to approve options on its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, aiming to expand access to a broader range of investors.
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Files Brief on Behalf of Kraken in Controversial SEC Case
29.2.2024
Crypto advocacy group the Chamber of Digital Commerce has thrown its support behind Kraken in its battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a February 27 court filing. The brief marks the latest stage in Kraken's legal saga with the federal agency...
SEC Flags Terraform Labs’ $166 Million Payment to Lawyers – What’s Going On?
29.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has flagged Terraform Labs $166 million in payments to Denton since 2023.
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SEC to “Ramp Up in Enforcement and Regulatory Actions” in 2024, New Report Reveals
27.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to “ramp up” its ruling-by-enforcement approach in 2024, Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 FinTech Outlook released this past week reveals.
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Terra Founder Do Kwon’s SEC Trial to Start Without Him Amid Extradition Delay
27.2.2024
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, is expected to miss the beginning of his US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial on fraud charges due to delays in his extradition from Montenegro.
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Many of Lawsuits Initiated under Gensler Will be Dropped: Billionaire Investor Mike Novogratz
26.2.2024
Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz believes many of the lawsuits brought under current Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will be dropped.
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Public Input Sought by SEC on Bitwise, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Options
24.2.2024
The SEC has opened the floor for public comments regarding a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Kraken Files to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Arguing It Sets a ‘Dangerous Precedent’
23.2.2024
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has filed to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit saying that allowing this case to continue would set a “dangerous precedent."
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Texas Crypto Firm Lejilex Sues SEC Following Overstretched Securities Classification
22.2.2024
Texas-based cryptocurrency firm, Lejilex has filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over securities labels on cryptocurrency assets.
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Bitcoin Whale Addresses Surge Following Spot ETF Approval: CryptoQuant
22.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded massive growth in price amid institutional inflows this year following spot ETF approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Grayscale Files For Privacy ETF With SEC, Zcash Part of Offering
22.2.2024
Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale filed for a privacy-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.
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Australian Interest in Bitcoin Increases After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in the US
21.2.2024
According to a survey conducted by the Independent Reserve, an Australian-based digital currency exchange, Bitcoin sentiment in Australia experienced a 25% boost after spot Bitcoin ETFs received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10.
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VanEck Fined by SEC for ETF Marketing Blunder
19.2.2024
VanEck has been fined $1.75 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after failure to disclose a social media influencer’s role in the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). In March 2021, Van Eck launched a “Social Sentiment ETF” trading under the ticker “BUZZ.” The ETF tracks...
U.S. Banks Push SEC For Key Changes In Crypto Regulation Following Spot-Bitcoin ETF Exclusion
16.2.2024
U.S. Banks are pushing for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) after they were excluded from serving as asset custodians for spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a February 14th letter from...
VanEck Slashes Bitcoin ETF Fees Down to 0.20% in Competitive Market
16.2.2024
VanEck has slashed its fees for the HODL exchange-traded fund (ETF), the VanEck Bitcoin Trust down to 0.20% from 0.25% according to a recent filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nearly a dozen Bitcoin ETFs are competing for investor attention in a saturated market. BlackRock...
Pro-Crypto US Attorney Considers Challenging Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts Senate Race
15.2.2024
John Deaton, a U.S. lawyer known for his pro-crypto stance, is reportedly considering a run against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. The Republicans are eager to nominate a formidable candidate against Warren. This strategy could compel her to concentrate on her political survival...
Debt Box Urges Utah Federal Judge to Reject SEC’s Motion to Dismiss Enforcement Action
15.2.2024
Debt Box, a software firm entangled in a legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched a countermove against the regulatory body’s attempt to dismiss the case. Filed on February 14, Debt Box’s response characterized the SEC’s motion as a strategic...
SEC Obtains Investigative Subpoena Against NovaTech Crypto Investment MLM Promoters
15.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it obtained a court order to enforce an investigative subpoena against two NovaTech crypto investment scheme promoters. In a recent press release, the financial regulator disclosed updates in its investigation against...
Gensler Hesitates on Ethereum ETFs, Cites Court Loss as Reason for Bitcoin ETF Approval
15.2.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has remained tight-lipped regarding spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). When questioned about the possibility of a decision and the timeline for approval, Gensler said that the process would follow the same approach...
SEC Chair Gensler Warns of Bitcoin’s Role in Ransomware, Advocates for Centralized Money
14.2.2024
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler spoke about Bitcoin, stating that it is the leading market share for ransomware attacks. Despite the agency’s approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, Gensler has continued to express his disapproval of...