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Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets
21.6.2024
While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date
Ether and altcoin price outlook positive after SEC drops investigation
21.6.2024
The SEC has withdrawn the case to prove Ethereum is a security. Now that the waters have been cleared, what is ahead for Ether’s price?
Ripple faces securities suit in California over CEO's ‘misleading statement’
21.6.2024
Judge Phyllis Hamilton found XRP could be a security when sold to retail and gave the go-ahead to a class-action lawsuit over statements from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Judge in SEC v. Kraken case suggests he will deny motion to dismiss
21.6.2024
In their motion to dismiss, Kraken’s lawyers disputed the legal theory that the exchange was an “ecosystem” for crypto asset securities
After SEC ends Ethereum 2.0 probe, community sees Solana and Polygon safe
20.6.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced dropping its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This serves as a notification that it will no longer pursue its legal course to classify Ether as a security. Consensys is committed to seeking more clarifications via a legal course, and...
Report Claims Jump Trading Under CFTC Probe for Crypto Activities
20.6.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated an inquiry into the cryptocurrency activities of Chicago-based Jump Trading, according to a report by Fortune’s Leo Schwartz. This investigation forms part of a larger regulatory review, though it does not suggest any wrongdoing...
Consensys plans to continue its legal course against the US SEC
20.6.2024
Joseph Lubin, the founder of Consensys, has said that they will continue to pursue a legal course of action against the US Securities & Exchange Commission. This comes a few days after Consensys announced that the Commission has decided to drop its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. In this...
Major Cardano metric drops to 3-month low, XRP nears end of lawsuit with SEC – details
20.6.2024
Cardano investors and stakeholders have reasons to be nervous as the network is seeing a 3-month low in active addresses, according to recent on-chain data. Meanwhile, the XRP community believes a settlement is imminent in the XRP vs SEC case. Investors can protect themselves by shifting their...
SEC drops Ethereum investigation to avoid ‘embarrassing’ court case
20.6.2024
Gary Gensler’s SEC has halted its investigation into whether Ether is a security. What could have motivated the SEC withdrawal, and is the fight over?
Philippine SEC Warns Against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading Investments
20.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued an advisory on Wednesday to inform the public that Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. The company has been offering investment opportunities online, promising returns of...
Ethereum (ETH) price fails to rally in the face of good news — Here is why
19.6.2024
Ether’s failure to respond to good news could be rooted in investors’ perception that macroeconomic conditions are worsening
Bitwise Investments Updates Ethereum ETF Filing, Reveals $2.5M Seed Interest
19.6.2024
Bitwise Investments, a prominent cryptocurrency asset management firm that offers diverse investment products and services focused on digital assets, has updated its ether-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing $2.5 million...
Ripple’s legal woes and SEC appeals dim XRP’s outlook
19.6.2024
XRP, one of the widely-used cryptocurrencies, plummeted by 2.65 percent on Tuesday, June 18th. This decline partially mitigated the previous day’s increase when it had climbed by 3.19 percent and traded at $0.4914 at the close. Despite this, XRP’s value has been swinging as legal advancements...
Bitwise modifies S-1 form to secure SEC approval for ETH ETF
19.6.2024
Bitwise, a leader in the field of crypto fund controlling, has made certain changes to its S-1 form for Ethereum ETF by adding relevant information, enabling it to receive the SEC’s consent. This is as per the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s instructions and includes information related...
SEC ends investigation into Ethereum 2.0, boosting hopes for Ether’s future
19.6.2024
The US SEC has confirmed that it is dropping its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This comes after Consensys sought confirmation from the agency via a letter sent earlier this month. The Commission notifying its actions marks a pivotal moment for Ether including developers, industry participants...
CRV Price Hits $0.35, Rebounding 41% From Recent Low Post-Founder Crisis
19.6.2024
Curve DAO’s (CRV) price increased over 10% early Wednesday, hitting $0.35 and marking a 41% increase from its low since a recent liquidation crisis involving its founder. On-chain data revealed significant accumulation of CRV by whales this week, with reports indicating a particular increase...
SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won't Sue Over Ethereum
19.6.2024
The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into "Ethereum 2.0," Consensys said
SEC Closes Ethereum 2.0 Investigation
19.6.2024
Consensys has announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to close its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. This decision implies that the SEC will not allege that sales of ETH are securities transactions. The announcement follows a request from Consensys to the SEC...
Ethereum back above $3.5K as Consensys says SEC to drop ETH probe
19.6.2024
ETH jumped slightly and again broke $3,500 in the minutes after Consensys reported the SEC had dropped its investigation into Ethereum
SEC to drop investigation into Ethereum: Consensys
19.6.2024
The SEC’s enforcement division said it’s closing its investigation into Ethereum, though Consensys says the fight isn’t over yet