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Robinhood's cash cow under SEC scrutiny amid IPO filing
7.7.2021
Robinhood’s main revenue source for the first quarter of 2021 could come under SEC review
Intensifying SEC vs Ripple case, What to expect from XRP!
6.7.2021
SEC has been on XRP’s toes for numerous findings. Whether or not the result of this confrontation will hurt the crypto community is not simple to answer. But whatever be the result, it will have a huge impact on further prospects of XRP. There is a good chance that this case doesn’t escalate to...
US SEC Commissioner Says Bitcoin ETF Approval Long Overdue
5.7.2021
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says that the regulator should have approved a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. a long time ago. She emphasized that it is not the SEC’s job to approve or reject applications based on the merits of the underlying investment itself. “People...
Binance’s Troubles Grow as Thailand Files Criminal Complaint — Similar Warnings by Cayman Islands, UK, Japan
4.7.2021
A growing number of regulators worldwide have come after Binance. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against the crypto exchange after the authorities in the Cayman Islands, the U.K., and Japan issued similar warnings on Binance and related...
Robinhood IPO Filing Reveals $88 Billion in Cryptocurrency Trading, Dogecoin 34% of Crypto Revenue
2.7.2021
Robinhood’s IPO prospectus shows that 9.5 million customers traded $88 billion of cryptocurrency on its platform in Q1 and the company held approximately $12 billion in crypto assets under custody, a 23-fold increase from last year. Meanwhile, 34% of Robinhood’s cryptocurrency revenue...
Thai SEC and Cayman Islands regulator take action on Binance
2.7.2021
Thai SEC and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority are the latest regulators to join the global scrutiny against Binance
Facing $70M in fines from regulators, Robinhood files for IPO
1.7.2021
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority delivered its biggest financial penalty against the trading app on Wednesday, and Robinhood still reportedly faces scrutiny from the SEC regarding its business practices
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 appoints New Jersey Attorney General as director of enforcement
1.7.2021
The SEC has appointed New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal as the Director of the Division of Enforcement
Ark Invest Files for a Bitcoin ETF
29.6.2021
Ark Invest, the investment company founded by Cathie Wood, filed for approval to offer a Bitcoin ETF yesterday. 21Shares, an investment firm with experience launching related products in Europe, will help Ark to launch the product. Ark Invest is the latest of several funds showing interest...
Morgan Stanley equity fund owns 28.2K shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, per SEC
28.6.2021
The investment bank reported owning a significant stake in GBTC as of April 30, according to a recent filing with the SEC
SEC Delays Robinhood IPO Over Questions Concerning the Company’s Crypto Business: Report
26.6.2021
Robinhood Markets Inc., the American financial services company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, has seen its initial public offering (IPO) delayed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a report citing “people familiar with the matter” the SEC...
First Bitcoin ETF in Latam Debuts on Brazil Stock Exchange
26.6.2021
The first Bitcoin ETF in Latin America made its debut yesterday on the Brazil Stock Exchange. Presented by QR Capital, a Brazilian blockchain investment firm, the ETF seeks to simplify Bitcoin exposure for institutions and companies. The ETF was approved by Brazilian regulators and is currently...
SEC accuses XRP Army of issuing 'false statements' against its leadership on social media
25.6.2021
The commission argued that Ripple’s motion, if granted, would open the floodgates for the company to request testimony from high-ranking government officials
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
Rapper The Game facing $12M judgment along with execs in ICO case
25.6.2021
The Game is facing a $12 million judgment for his role in an allegedly unregistered initial coin offering
US Regulators Have Imposed $2.5 Billion Penalties on Crypto Firms and Individuals
25.6.2021
A new report shows that U.S. regulators have imposed fines and penalties totaling $2.5 billion on crypto firms and individuals so far. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed the most fines, followed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Meanwhile, the U.S....
Ripple Presents Deposition Subpoena In SEC v. XRP Case
24.6.2021
The legal tussle between Ripple Labs and the Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States is quite far from over yet. The battle continues as Ripple Labs presents a request to bring forth an ex-member of the SEC to testify in the ongoing case. The case began when the SEC filed a suit...
SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
23.6.2021
Valkyrie Digital Assets filed with the SEC for listing its Bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange in January
Vaneck Files Prospectus With US Regulator to Launch a Bitcoin Mutual Fund
23.6.2021
On June 21, the wealth manager Vaneck filed a prospectus to launch what it calls a Bitcoin Strategy Fund. The prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) explains the fund will procure bitcoin exchange-traded products and futures. Vaneck’s Fund Will Invest...