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Paul Atkins emerges as leading candidate for SEC chair
27.11.2024
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner, could lead a more crypto-friendly regulatory era during the incoming Trump administration
Ripple CLO Celebrates Limitation on Regulatory Overreach; XRP Gains 3%
27.11.2024
In recent turn of events, Ripple’ XRP has seen a surge of 3% after the Fifth Circuit Court…
Judge denies appeal from promotor accused in $18M crypto fraud case
27.11.2024
Kristoffer Krohn unsuccessfully argued in his appeal that the SEC had not established that the Green Boxes were securities offerings or investment contracts in its complaint
Donald Trump to Grant SEC’s Crypto Regulatory Authority to CFTC
26.11.2024
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to enhance the authority of the Commodity Futures…
Bitwise files S-1 registration for ETF tied to Bitcoin and Ether
26.11.2024
After the 2024 US election, Bitwise and other asset managers seem to have been testing the regulatory waters for previously unapproved spot cryptocurrency ETFs
Gensler’s SEC made US ‘nearly untenable’ for crypto firms, say observers
26.11.2024
Gary Gensler is going, but the lawsuits against crypto firms may continue — until Congress defines how securities laws apply to digital assets
Hashdex again amends S-1 for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF
25.11.2024
Another amended filing signals continued progress toward bringing a diversified cryptocurrency index fund to US exchanges
SEC nets record $8.2B in fines, Australia considers crypto tax framework: Law Decoded
25.11.2024
The SEC reported an unprecedented $8.2 billion in fiscal penalties, mainly due to Terraform Labs’ record $4.47 billion settlement
WisdomTree files for XRP ETF in Delaware
25.11.2024
This state-level filing is seen as a preliminary step toward SEC approval
SEC Push Against Elon Musk Stalls as Judge Denies Sanctions
25.11.2024
A U.S. federal judge declined the SEC’s request to sanction Elon Musk over his absence from a court-ordered testimony related to his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled sanctions unnecessary as Musk testified on Oct. 3 and reimbursed the SEC $2,923...
SEC nets record $8.2B from enforcement, mostly from Terraform Labs
25.11.2024
Terraform Labs’ near $4.5 billion settlement with the SEC has contributed to a record year for the agency’s financial penalties
SEC Reports Record $8.2B in Remedies With 583 Enforcement Actions in 2024
24.11.2024
The SEC’s record-breaking enforcement year revealed unprecedented financial penalties and bold action against high-risk sectors, including crypto and private funds, marking a pivotal moment for market regulation. SEC Achieves Historic $8.2B in Remedies From 583 Enforcement Actions in 2024 The U.S....
Ripple Legal Chief Offers SEC Advice on Reforming Crypto Rules Under New Leadership
24.11.2024
Ripple’s legal chief has unveiled bold strategies for incoming SEC leadership amidst crypto shifts, spotlighting Ripple’s battle-tested blueprint involving XRP. Bold Steps Needed: Ripple Legal Chief’s Vision for SEC’s Crypto Reset Ripple’s chief legal officer...
Pro-Crypto Shift at SEC Begins as Anti-Crypto Commissioner Steps Down After Gensler Resigns
24.11.2024
The SEC’s anti-crypto grip falters as Commissioner Lizárraga and Chair Gensler exit, clearing the path for a pro-crypto revolution in U.S. markets. SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance Wavers as Another Key Resignation Hits U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga...
SEC Unveils Plan to Compensate Investors in Mila Kunis’ Stoner Cats
23.11.2024
The SEC seeks to compensate investors in Mila Kunis-backed Stoner Cats NFTs, which were deemed an unregistered securities offering that violated federal law. Stoner Cats Investors to Be Compensated Under SEC’s Proposed Fund Plan The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced...
What’s Next for Crypto: SEC Examination Priorities in 2025
23.11.2024
In the SEC’s latest report detailing the Examination Priorities for 2025, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity—particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin...
CFTC report endorses tokenizing trading collateral
22.11.2024
Distributed ledger technology can help solve longstanding challenges in US financial markets, the report said.
Potential SEC chair pledges crypto-forward approach after Gensler resignation
22.11.2024
Donald Trump has not yet named his pick for SEC chair to send to the Senate, but Commissioner Mark Uyeda offered a preview of the regulator’s approach to crypto in 2025
Turnover at SEC continues as Lizárraga announces January exit
22.11.2024
On the heels of Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation, SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga has also decided to step down from his role at the agency
Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February
22.11.2024
Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump