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'Nakamoto's innovation is real,' says SEC Chair Gary Gensler
3.8.2021
Gary Gensler describes Satoshi Nakamoto as an important innovator in cryptography and that their "innovation spurred the development of crypto assets and the underlying blockchain technology."
SEC Chairman Outlines Regulation of Crypto Assets Relating to Security-Based Swaps
22.7.2021
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has clarified how cryptocurrencies falling under security-based swaps are regulated. He affirmed that platforms operating in the centralized or decentralized finance space are implicated by the securities laws....
Study names United States ‘most crypto-ready’ country
1.7.2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether are considered to be commodities by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC inquiry regarding Robinhood’s crypto business reportedly delays IPO
25.6.2021
Robinhood had initially hoped to begin its public offering after American investors returned from the July 4 holidays
SEC opens to comments on whether to approve VanEck Bitcoin ETF
17.6.2021
The filing came before the commission's June 17 deadline to approve or disapprove of the Bitcoin ETF following an extension in April
SEC Chair Gensler Says Cryptocurrency Exchanges Need More Regulation, Asks Congress to Weigh in
21.5.2021
The new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, is pushing for more regulation around cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the need for investor protection in this area. He has asked Congress to weigh in. SEC Chairman Pushes for More Crypto Regulation SEC Chairman...
$83K Bitcoin price in the cards after data shows BTC whales bought the dip
18.5.2021
Two key Bitcoin price metrics signal that whales bought the dip to $42,000, a hint that BTC may be gearing up for a new all-time high by mid-June
New SEC Chairman Unveils Policies for Cryptocurrencies, Calls Bitcoin ‘Scarce Store of Value’
8.5.2021
The new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has shared his view on how the SEC plans to regulate cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin. He calls bitcoin “a digital, scarce store of value” and stresses the need to put in place some investor...
SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges
6.5.2021
Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC "could instill great confidence" for investors
SEC pushes decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF until June
28.4.2021
The commission said it was "appropriate to designate a longer period" for the proposed Bitcoin ETF
There will be drama, warns WEF expert on Bitcoin regulation
15.4.2021
Recent events in the crypto space have the smell of victory, but only represent small battles in an ongoing war. “Dramatic” changes are on the way
Powers On… Why the SEC is not your friend (and how to deal with that)
30.3.2021
A former SEC attorney argues that Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen are being asked for documents that seem to demonstrate significant overreach
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
23.2.2021
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as "a work in process" but overall "alluring."
NYDIG files for US-based Bitcoin ETF, with Morgan Stanley on board
16.2.2021
The crypto-focused financial services company has filed S-1 paperwork with the SEC, reigniting the debate over a Bitcoin ETF
What Crypto Can Expect From Gary Gensler at the SEC
14.1.2021
A ex-CFTC official on how Biden's putative pick for SEC head might approach the office and the crypto-related issues before it
Novogratz hopes Biden admin reverses Trump's anti-crypto stance
24.12.2020
Galaxy Digital CEO calls Trump’s crypto policies “anti-dollar” and “anti-innovation.”
SEC Gives Broker-Dealers Room to Handle Crypto Securities
23.12.2020
The SEC's broker-dealer guidance was generally welcomed as a step in the right direction by industry players
‘New rules’ for SEC could follow example set by Wyoming, says Hester Peirce
3.12.2020
“I do think there are some issues that crypto raises that are not neatly solved by our existing securities laws,” said the SEC commissioner
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Explains US Crypto Regulation, Calls Bitcoin a Store of Value
23.11.2020
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has explained how the U.S. government is regulating cryptocurrency. He calls bitcoin a store of value, noting that its rise is driven by the inefficiencies of the current payment system. How Bitcoin Is Regulated in the US...
SEC gives OK to social media platform to issue stablecoin without registering as a security
19.11.2020
The letter states the regulatory agency “will not recommend enforcement action” against a platform issuing a digital currency capable of being converted to fiat