SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign”

The SEC filed a lawsuit against Kraken in 2023 The agency argued that the platform was operating without conducting the proper registration Kraken said the SEC’s decision was a “turning point for the future of crypto in the US” The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Kraken, according […] The post SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign” appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments

Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed.

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SEC v. Kraken: Key Takeaways From Latest Court Session

Oral arguments recently held on Kraken's motion to dismiss SEC's enforcement action

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Kraken again asks to dismiss SEC lawsuit, citing incorrect wording

The war between the Kraken crypto exchange and the U.S. SEC continues amid new statements from the platform

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Kraken counters SEC’s legal interpretation in dismissal motion

Kraken argues that the SEC’s efforts to refute unaddressed arguments indicate a misunderstanding of the case’s central points.

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Kraken it open: A look at SEC's recent moves

The SEC pursued charges against Kraken. Kraken's CEO responded to their allegations, holding their stance. The SEC has been going in on the crypto market since the beginning of the year.

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Pro-Ripple Lawyer Praises Coinbase for Willingness to Beat SEC in Court

Founder of CryptoLaw praises Coinbase CEO's reply to recent SEC attack on Kraken exchange

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Торги на Kraken увеличивались на фоне конфликта биржи с SEC

На минувшей неделе биржа Kraken столкнулась с прессингом со стороны Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC). Американский регулятор заподозрил платформу в нарушении законодательства о ценных бумагах и начал соответствующее расследование.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Might Test $20K as It Looks for Support

ALSO: The SEC's move on Kraken's staking program last week shouldn't be seen as an indictment of staking as a whole. Bitcoin dropped below $21.7K at one point over the weekend.

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Crypto.news weekly recap: crypto community supports Turkey and Syria, SEC goes after Kraken, FTX desperate for funds

The crypto community supports Turkey and Syria, SEC goes after Kraken and FTX is desperate for funds.

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SEC’s Crackdown on Kraken’s Staking Program Puts Other Players on Notice

On Thursday, Kraken agreed to shut down its cryptocurrency staking services in the US and pay a $30 million fine to settle charges against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

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Медвежий рынок вернулся или просто коррекция? Или даже так: $10 000 или новый бычий цикл биткоина?

Курс биткоина снизился на фоне претензий властей США к стейкингу криптовалют на примере биржи Kraken. Однако это не помешало Pantera Capital объявить о начале нового бычьего рынка биткоина. 9 февраля Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) опубликовала пресс-релиз, согласно которому биржа Kraken согласилась прекратить стейкинг криптовалют и выплатить $30 млн штрафа.

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Глава SEC пригрозил санкциями другим криптовалютным платформам после запрета стейкинга на Kraken

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Гэри Генслер призвал компании отказаться от стейкинга криптовалют

Председатель Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) Гэри Генслер (Gary Gensler) в эфире телеканала CNBC призвал криптовалютные компании принять к сведению инцидент с криптобиржей Kraken и прекратить предложение стейкинга для клиентов из США.

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Биржа Kraken закрыла стейкинг криптовалют по требованию SEC. Как на это отреагировало блокчейн-сообщество?

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Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell comments on staking and SEC settlement

Jesse Powell, co-founder and exiting CEO of Kraken, commented on his company’s decision to halt its United States staking services in a series of tweets on February 9. The post Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell comments on staking and SEC settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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How Cardano Could Fix Staking Services In The U.S.

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson speaks on a possible solution for the staking programs after the settlement between the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Kraken in the U. S.

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SEC Chair Says Industry Won’t Survive Without Full Disclosure

Gary Gensler calls crypto companies to engage with the SEC, despite claims from a fellow official that Kraken was not consulted prior to being charged. The post SEC Chair Says Industry Won’t Survive Without Full Disclosure appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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What Does Kraken's SEC Settlement Mean for Crypto Staking?

Kraken had a pretty lousy day, but the industry is more interested in what this means for staking.

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Kraken выплатит штраф и перестанет предлагать клиентам из США стейкинг криптовалют

Популярная криптовалютная биржа Kraken смогла урегулировать свои проблемы с Комиссией по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). Компания не признала и не опровергла обвинения регулятора. Но согласилась закрыть программу стейкинга и выплатить $30 млн в качестве штрафа.

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Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'

Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, says that because the government agency relies on a circumstances based test, it may need to adjust its response to other crypto firms that engage in staking-as-a-service.

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Kraken staking ban is another nail in crypto’s coffin — and that’s a good thing

The SEC’s move to ban staking on Kraken is going to encourage more people to move toward decentralized options beyond the agency’s reach.

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SEC enforcement against Kraken opens doors for Lido, Frax and Rocket Pool

Kraken has put an end to staking as a service, and Coinbase could eventually be forced to follow suit. Will this create opportunities for LDO, FXS and RPL?

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Crypto Crackdown Exposes Internal Battle Within The U.S. SEC

Following the settlement reached by Kraken and its subsidiaries Payward Ventures and Payward Trading with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 9, covered by Bitcoinist, Commissioner Hester M.

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Coinbase’s Staking Service Faces Questions After Kraken’s SEC Settlement

Though Coinbase’s (COIN) current revenue from staking is relatively small, there is potential for speedy growth if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) doesn’t crack down on the service altogether.

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Price analysis 2/10: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, AVAX

The SEC’s crackdown on Kraken has sent a shockwave through the crypto sector. Is this week’s correction a buy the dip opportunity or a sign of worse things to come?

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“Paternalistic and Lazy”: SEC Commissioner Blasts Agency Crackdown on Kraken

SEC Chair Gary Genslers latest moveforcing Kraken to shut down its staking servicesis being met with criticism from within the agency itself. The SEC Is to Blame Not everyone at...

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SEC Did Not Consult Industry Before Kraken Crypto Staking Charges: Commissioner Peirce

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before this launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service, Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday.

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Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?

The latest action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Kraken is probably only the first stirring of a U.S. government campaign to come for the major remaining crypto exchanges, according to industry lawyers, consultants and former regulators.

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SEC chair issues warning to crypto firms after action on Kraken staking

“Don’t have your hand in the customer’s pocket, using their funds for your own platform,” Gary Gensler said to companies that needed to register with the SEC.

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What does the future hold for ETH staking post SEC's Kraken ruling?

ETH tanked to a two-week low at press time. However, ETH’s staking activity was not massively impacted.  The crypto space felt the pinch of yet another U.S. Securities and Exchange CommisThe post What does the future hold for ETH staking post SEC's Kraken ruling? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ether Liquid Staking Platforms Will Benefit as SEC Actions Likely Fail to Deal DeFi's Knockout Blow

Lido and Rocket Pool didn’t immediately see a massive rush in of capital after Kraken announced it had settled with the SEC.

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SEC Chief Gensler Warns Crypto Firms to Comply With Rules After Kraken Shutters US Staking Program

Other platforms that offer yield-earning programs should "take note" and come into compliance, the regulator said a day after crypto exchange Kraken said it will pay a $30 million fine to settle SEC charges.

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First Mover Americas: Kraken's SEC Settlement Sends Crypto Markets Tumbling

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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Coinbase stock down 14% as US SEC cracks down on crypto staking

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) share price dropped by 14%, the most it has dropped by since July 2022 when the exchange faced a probe by the US SEC for its cryptocurrency listing. Yesterday’s plunge was after the Kraken exchange agreed to pay $30 million for issuing unregistered securities.

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Биржа Kraken закроет сервис стейкинга криптовалют и заплатит штраф

Власти США уличили криптовалютную биржу Kraken в нарушении закона, поэтому ей придётся закрыть сервис стейкинга и заплатить штраф. Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC) США обвинила торговую платформу в нелегальном предоставлении услуг, связанных с блокировкой цифровых активов в обмен на вознаграждение.

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Kraken Trading Volume up 20% Despite SEC Crackdown: Here's What's Happening

Kraken exchange trading volume stays up amid SEC crackdown

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Эстер Пирс раскритиковала SEC за закрытие стейкингового сервиса биржи Kraken

Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC) США вынудила биржу Kraken закрыть программу стейкинга и выплатить штраф в размере $30 млн. Однако комиссар SEC Эстер Пирс раскритиковала регулятора за такой подход.

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Kraken to end its crypto-staking services in the U.S. – here’s why

Kraken is ending crypto-staking services to settle with the U. S. SEC. It will also pay $30 million in penalties as part of that settlement. The development casts doubt upon Coinbase that also offers staking.

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Breaking: Kraken Settles With SEC And Ends Staking Services

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the two Kraken crypto exchange subsidiaries, Payward Ventures Inc and Payward Trading Ltd, with failing to register and offering their asset staking-as-a-service program.

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Kraken to end staking in $30M SEC settlement

Crypto exchange Kraken will discontinue its staking services as part of a settlement with the SEC, according to a press release from the regulator on February 9. The post Kraken to end staking in $30M SEC settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Liquid Staking Tokens Rally as Kraken Shuts Staking Service to Settle With SEC

The sudden price uptick of governance tokens for the largest liquid staking protocols Lido Finance, Rocket Pool and Frax Finance defies the decline of the broader crypto market.

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Kraken reaches $30M settlement with SEC over staking as IRS seeks user information

“Kraken not only offered investors outsized returns untethered to any economic realities, but also retained the right to pay them no returns at all,” said Gurbir Grewal.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $22K as Kraken Agreement to Close US Crypto Staking Operations Spooks Investors

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization declined after the crypto exchange giant agreed to settle charges with the SEC to shutter the service. Ether also declined.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $22K as Kraken Agreement to Close Crypto Staking Operations Spooks Investors

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization declined after the crypto exchange giant agreed to settle charges with the SEC to shutter the service. Ether also declined.

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Kraken to Shut US Crypto-Staking Service, Pay $30M Fine in SEC Settlement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken in federal court Thursday, alleging its crypto staking as a service program violated federal securities laws.

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Kraken suspends staking, SEC investigation ongoing

A recent tweet suggests that Kraken has suspended staking in the wake of an ongoing SEC investigation.

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Kraken Agreed to Shutter US Crypto-Staking Operations to Settle SEC Charges: Source

Kraken has agreed to shut its cryptocurrency-staking operations to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to an industry source briefed on the matter.

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Kraken Agreed to Shutter Crypto-Staking Operations to Settle SEC Charges: Source

Kraken has agreed to shut its cryptocurrency-staking operations to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to an industry source briefed on the matter.

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