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Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over ‘Shady Approval’ of Prometheum
17.8.2023
U.S. lawmakers are probing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding the “shady approval” of Prometheum “as the first and only special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets.” They raised concerns about the timing...
Coinbase Secures Regulatory Approval to Offer Crypto Futures to US Customers
17.8.2023
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has secured regulatory approval to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and offer customers access to crypto futures. “Coinbase will now be the first crypto-native leader to directly offer traditional spot crypto trading alongside regulated...
Ripple Labs bites back against SEC's request to file appeal
17.8.2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer said no “extraordinary circumstance” in the case exists which warrants the Court to accept the SEC’s request for leave
Binance.US request for protective order against SEC goes to magistrate judge
16.8.2023
The legal team for Binance.US filed a motion for a protective order on Aug. 14, claiming it was necessary to protect the firm from the SEC’s “fishing expedition” during discovery
Tokens Highlighted in Binance and Coinbase SEC Lawsuits See Surge in Trading – What's Going On?
16.8.2023
Around two months after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed lawsuits against major exchanges Binance.US and Coinbase, targeting 19 cryptocurrencies that were designated as unregistered securities, the same tokens are showing signs of recovery.
Following the allegations,...
Breaking: Valkyrie files for Ether futures ETF with the SEC
16.8.2023
Asset management firm Valkyrie has filed for an Ether futures ETF with the U.S. SEC on Aug. 16
In Canada, Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Working for Years
16.8.2023
Gorast Tasevski and Haan Palcu-Chang of Purpose Investments share thoughts about bitcoin ETFs – and Canada
Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company
16.8.2023
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First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures
16.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US
16.8.2023
This week’s episode of The Market Report discusses the spot Bitcoin ETF that just launched in Europe and why the U.S. still lags behind
SEC v. Ripple: Judge greenlights investment banker declarant's entry
16.8.2023
The court seeks to address issues related to orders that rejected the SEC's plea to seal the Hinman speech documents and Ripple's request to seal information regarding XRP sales
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Europe's ETF Launch, BlackRock's SEC Decision & Depot's Growth
16.8.2023
In a dynamic period for Bitcoin, the renowned cryptocurrency has seen its value slightly diminish, trading at $29,231—a 0.50% decrease as of Wednesday.
Adding to the ever-evolving landscape, Europe has made headlines by launching the very first Bitcoin ETF.
At the same time, speculations swirl...
Binance Connect to Cease Operations on August 16 – What's Going On?
16.8.2023
As confirmed via email from a Binance spokesperson on August 15, Binance Connect, the regulated buy-and-sell crypto arm of the Binance exchange, will shut down on August 16.
The same day, the decentralized BNB Chain exchange known as Biswap posted a tweet announcing that Binance, a major...
Chamber of Digital Commerce Policy VP Criticizes SEC’s Aggressive Stance on Crypto Industry Regulation
16.8.2023
During an interview, Cody Carbone, the Vice President of Policy at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, expressed his concerns regarding the regulatory stance the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted toward the cryptocurrency industry.
Carbone highlighted that the SEC’s approach...
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...
Ripple’s SEC saga continues, but all investor’s eyes are on InQubeta’s promising presale
15.8.2023
After securing a partial victory against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple knew that wasn’t the end of its legal woes. In recent news, the Ripple and SEC saga continues, as the latter plans to appeal in the ongoing legal battle. In other news, InQubeta,...
US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval
15.8.2023
Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May
Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval
15.8.2023
Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto
Today in Crypto: ETFs 'May Account for 10%' of BTC Market Value in 3 Years, Jacobi Lists Europe's 1st Spot Bitcoin ETF, Binance Asks for Protective Order Against the US SEC, Dasset Exchange Begins Liquidation
15.8.2023
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Binance US Seeks Protective Order Against Renewed SEC Probe
15.8.2023
Binance US, the United States entity of digital asset exchange, Binance has filed a motion to limit the extent of discovery sought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its investigation against the company. ...
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