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Hashdex files with SEC for combined spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF
18.6.2024
If approved, the crypto ETF would be the first of its kind, but probably not the last
The US SEC opposes Ripple’s initiatives to lower its fines
18.6.2024
“Ripple is agreeing to nothing”, the Securities and Exchange Commission indicated in its response to Ripple’s request for lower fines. The company has been constantly engaging in legal battles with the Securities and Exchange Commission since 2022. The Securities and Exchange Commission refuted...
Buyer demand rises for XRP amid hopes for SEC vs Ripple settlement
18.6.2024
The value of XRP has gone up by 2.31% in the last 24 hours. This is largely credited to the hopes that the community members have. They stem from the speculation that the US Securities & Exchange Commission and Ripple may soon settle. While Ripple will have to shed a few bucks, the numbers...
SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Departs After 9 Years
18.6.2024
The head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement has left the agency after nine years of service. Under his guidance, the SEC took many enforcement actions against crypto firms, including major crypto trading exchanges...
Terraform Labs to shut down after $4.5B SEC settlement: Law Decoded
17.6.2024
Terraform Labs plans to sell key projects within the Terra ecosystem and give the community control of the Terra blockchain
Former SEC official David Hirsch says he is not joining pump.fun
17.6.2024
Rumors have been circulating that the recently retired SEC veteran was taking on a private role in the digital asset sector
Crypto-Sec: $11M Bittensor phish, UwU Lend and Curve fake news, $22M Lykke hack
17.6.2024
UwU Lend exploited twice and the “10% CRV burn” story invented by a scammer, TAO holder phished for $11M, Lykke hack cover-up: Crypto-Sec
Crypto chief bids SEC farewell after 9 years of service
17.6.2024
David Hirsch has worked as an enforcement attorney for the SEC since 2015 and started his post as the chief of the crypto asset division in 2022
U.S. SEC's Crypto Enforcer David Hirsch Quits
17.6.2024
David Hirsch, a senior member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission crypto oversight unit has left the organization, he posted on LinkedIn on Monday
SEC rejects Ripple Labs plea to lower fines, insists on nearly $2B penalty
17.6.2024
The San Francisco based Ripple Labs Inc. is currently engaged in a legal battle with the SEC over the latter’s request for a $2 billion penalty. They are advocating for a decrease, claiming that Terraform Labs’ recent $4.5 billion settlement is a point of reference. Ripple’s lawyers also say that...
Rumors of SEC settlement behind highs and lows of XRP
17.6.2024
Rumors doing the rounds regarding a possible settlement by the SEC is creating the oscillation of XRP price reaching $0.5049, to go south almost immediately. Previously too, the price lowered by 0.27%, from the figure of 3.50%, finally standing at $0.4892, following a further decline by 1.77%. ...
SEC shoots down Ripple’s argument for a lower penalty
17.6.2024
The SEC argued Ripple’s proposed lower civil penalty wouldn’t be enough, and there’s no comparison to its settlement with Terraform Labs
Ripple Legal Chief Countered SEC Allegations: No Victims to Compensate
17.6.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has countered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s allegations following the crypto firm’s proposal to limit its penalty to no more than $10 million. The legal chief highlighted that the SEC is “raging” and emphasized...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Envisions US Spot Ether ETFs Launching This Summer
17.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated to lawmakers that he expects spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch this summer. The SEC is still working with fund issuers on their S-1 filings, which must be declared effective before the spot ether...
Experts Warn SEC’s Consolidated Audit Trail Is Unconstitutional
16.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newest surveillance tool, the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), has sparked significant concerns among privacy advocates and legal experts, who warn of an unprecedented expansion of government monitoring over financial transactions....
SEC Now Demands $102.6 Million Penalty From Ripple in XRP Case
16.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now pursuing a $102.6 million penalty from Ripple, a substantial reduction from the nearly $2 billion originally sought. Ripple recently proposed a $10 million penalty, citing the Terraform Labs settlement as justification. However, the...
Bloomberg Analyst Now Expects Spot Ethereum ETFs to Launch on July 2
15.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) prediction. “We are moving up our over/under date for the launch of spot ether ETF to July 2nd,” he said. This revision follows light comments from the SEC Staff on issuers’ S-1 filings....
Ripple invokes SEC v. Terraform case, argues for smaller civil penalty
14.6.2024
The blockchain firm’s case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged Ripple used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds
Ripple backing Terraform Labs against a penalty charged by SEC
14.6.2024
Ripple is siding with Terraform Labs by taking a firm stand against the Securities and Exchange Commission levying a penalty charge against the company. In Ripple’s opinion, the court should discard the settlement issue. Recently, the SEC asked the founder of Terraform, Do Kwon, to make a payment...
Deepfake AI ‘gang’ drains $11M OKX account, Zipmex zapped by SEC: Asia Express
14.6.2024
OKX blames “coin-stealing hacking gang” for deepfake AI theft of $11M, Zipmex unlicensed, Microvisionchain’s millions in grants: Asia Express