Bloomberg analyst says altcoin ETFs will ignite a ‘wild’ crypto market in 2025

Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated that unless a big collapse happens, the altcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) awaiting approval will make crypto “pretty wild.” He shared that 14 altcoin-related ETFs await approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the next 12 months, including funds giving exposure to Solana (SOL), XRP, Hedera […] The post Bloomberg analyst says altcoin ETFs will ignite a ‘wild’ crypto market in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has raised concerns about South Korea’s readiness to approve spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Ju compared the regulatory climate in South Korea to the contentious stance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, suggesting that such an […] The post CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Trump in considerations for CFTC to regulate crypto

The U.S. President-elect’s administration is considering the commodity trading authority to take over the crypto regulations. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is in Donald Trump’s eye to lead the emerging financial industry, cryptocurrency, after the exchange commission weighed on… дальше »

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Hoskinson Unveils Next Step Over Cardano And XRP Omission In Wyoming

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has publicly criticized the Wyoming Stable Token Commission’s recent blockchain network selections for the state’s upcoming stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token (WST). дальше »

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$113 Billion Asset Manager Files For Spot XRP ETF As Optimism Surges Over Major Leadership Shakeup At SEC

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U.K. FCA will finalize crypto industry regulations in 2026: report

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize regulations for the crypto industry by 2026, following input from organizations such as the Treasury, Bank of England, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission According to a Bloomberg report on Nov.… дальше »

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How High Can XRP Price Realistically Go After Gensler’s Resignation?

The resignation of Gary Gensler as the Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective January 20th -the same day President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated – is set to be a monumental day for the XRP community. дальше »

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Hashdex submits revised filing for Its Crypto Index ETF Proposal

Hashdex has amended its S-1 application for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US exchange-traded fund for the second time. According to the Nov. 25 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, this revised submission follows the SEC’s earlier request in… дальше »

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US detaining Bitcoin mining equipment at border: report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at the request of the Federal Communications Commission, has been detaining imports of Bitmain’s Antminer ASIC miners at ports nationwide for up to two months. The delays have impacted seven U.S.-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies… дальше »

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WisdomTree Enters XRP ETF Race Amid Rising Confidence In Trump’s New Administration

On Monday, it was announced that asset manager WisdomTree has entered the race for a spot XRP ETF. The move comes at a pivotal time, marked by expected leadership changes at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the recent election of Donald Trump. дальше »

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XRP Below $1? Not Happening, Claims Millionaire Analyst

Ripple’s XRP has traded below the $1 level for nearly three years, affected primarily by the cases filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Even during the mini bull run immediately after Donald Trump’s election, XRP had a sluggish price action, struggling to maintain its $0. дальше »

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Gensler to resign as SEC chair: What happens next under Trump?

Gary Gensler, the high-profile and often polarizing chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announced his resignation, effective the day President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here’s the announcement on X: Gensler’s decision is hardly unexpected for those attuned to… дальше »

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Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher declines potential SEC leadership role

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer, has withdrawn from consideration to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the incoming Trump administration. Gallagher’s decision to remove himself from consideration marks a major development in the search for Gary… дальше »

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SEC Shake-Up: Gensler Resigns, Bitcoin Eyes $100K, XRP Surges 26%, and Monsta Mash ($MASH) Takes Center Stage!

The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing with excitement as news broke that Gary Gensler, Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will step down on January 20, 2025. His resignation coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. дальше »

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Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February

Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Celebrates as SEC’s Gensler Plans January Exit Ahead of Trump Presidency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler announced on Thursday he will step down in January, marking the end of a contentious relationship with the cryptocurrency industry and setting the stage for potentially sweeping regulatory changes under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. дальше »

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Court Says No: SEC Loses Battle Over Crypto Broker Regulation

In recent months, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Gary Gensler has been under fire over its “regulation-by-enforcement” policy, and many are looking for clarity in crypto rules. Related Reading: Japanese Crypto Entrepreneur Sparks Controversy: ‘Yen Is Backed By Hostages’ Today, the crypto industry moved a few steps into clarity when a Texan federal […] дальше »

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Solana ETFs on the horizon? CBOE seeks approval as SOL breaks ATH

Solana ETF process moves forward with four 19b-4 filings. SOL has hit a new ATH since November 2021. CBOE has submitted four 19b-4 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SThe post Solana ETFs on the horizon? CBOE seeks approval as SOL breaks ATH appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Solana ETF Prospects Brighten Amid Productive SEC Talks With Issuers

On Thursday, Fox reporter Eleanor Terret revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively engaging in discussions with several asset managers regarding the launch of the new spot Solana ETF market. дальше »

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BitClave Investors Recover $4.6 Million In SEC Settlement Payout

The checks for BitClave investors are now in the mail. With this short post on Twitter/X by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investors of the controversial 2017 ICO offering can now start collecting what is rightfully theirs. дальше »

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Trump eyes former CFTC Chair Giancarlo for ‘Crypto Czar’ Role

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly exploring the creation of a “crypto czar” role to oversee digital asset policy, with former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Chris Giancarlo emerging as a top contender. This potential position would mark the… дальше »

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Another SEC loss: Judge rejects rule targeting crypto brokers

A federal court in Texas has struck down a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that expanded the definition of a broker to include decentralized finance platforms and other crypto entities.  The SEC’s broker-dealer rule, finalized in February 2024, aimed to… дальше »

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SEC Chair Gensler to step down on January 20

Gary Gensler will step down on January 20, 2025. Solana, XRP among cryptocurrencies to spike amid the news. US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has announced his resignation from the agency effective January 20, 2025. дальше »

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U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto

A Texas federal court has rejected the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Anti-crypto Gary Gensler to resign from SEC when Trump takes office

Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025.  Gensler’s departure coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Gensler, who assumed office in April 2021, described his tenure as “the honor of… дальше »

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The SEC sends $4.6m to investors involved in BitClave ICO

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission distributed funds amounting to $4.6 million to investors involved in BitClave’s initial coin offering. The SEC announced in a recent filing that it has authorized the transfer of more than $4.6 million to “harmed… дальше »

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Franklin Templeton crypto index ETF delayed by SEC

Franklin Templeton, one of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, has expressed interest in releasing the crypto index ETF, but the authorities are now delaying it. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) detained the deadline for approving the crypto index… дальше »

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SEC Distributes $4.6M to BitClave Investors

Some investors in defunct crypto startup BitClave will soon get their money back, plus interest, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Kraken’s founder Jesse Powell backs Brian Brooks for SEC Chair

Jesse Powell, the founder of Kraken exchange, has voiced strong support for Brian Brooks, the former acting US Comptroller of the Currency, as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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US needs ‘Manhattan Project-like’ AI plan to vie with China, says govt commission

Among specific recommendations, the USCC wants the US Secretary of Defense to mark AI projects with the highest national priority designation. дальше »

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IBIT trading options launch, Bitcoin tap new all-time high $94k

BlackRock, the largest asset management in the world, officially launched iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) for options trading in Nasdaq, while Bitcoin (BTC) hit an all-time high of $94,041. Since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin ETF trading… дальше »

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Episode 1. Are decentralized prediction markets the future of alpha?

In our debut episode of The Crypto.news Show, we explore Trump’s WLF, discuss insights from CZ’s first interview since his release from prison, and break down the Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest notice to Immutable. Special guest David Chee from… дальше »

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Grayscale unveils updated covered call ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Grayscale Investments has updated proposals for its Bitcoin and Ethereum Covered Call ETFs, according to Nov. 18 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The funds aim to generate income through options contracts linked to the firm’s Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs), including the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), its mini Bitcoin trust, […] The post Grayscale unveils updated covered call ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BIT Mining settles with SEC for $4m amid bribery allegations in Japan

Crypto mining firm BIT Mining has agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty after the SEC charged it with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged crypto mining firm BIT Mining, formerly… дальше »

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California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt

A California judge has rejected Kraken’s motion for interlocutory appeal, saying in a Monday decision that allowing an appeal would only “delay resolution” of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing case against the crypto exchange. дальше »

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Only Congress Can Ban Election Betting, Kalshi Tells Appeals Court in New Filing

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not like election betting, but only Congress — not the regulator — has the authority to ban it, embattled prediction market purveyor Kalshi argued in a Friday court filing. дальше »

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OCC is ‘preparing’ for listing of spot Bitcoin ETF options

The U.S Options Clearing Corporation has announced that it is “preparing” for the listing of options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds On Nov. 18, OCC posted an update acknowledging advisory from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission regarding approval of Bitcoin… дальше »

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Crypto Industry Cheers as 18 States Sue SEC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach

18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair, Gary Gensler, alleging regulatory overreach. дальше »

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Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement. дальше »

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Here’s Why Ripple’s XRP Could be Set Free For Massive Explosions if Gary Gensler Exits the SEC Scene

Based on the troubled relationship between XRP’s parent company, Ripple, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler, the latter’s exit might fuel the altcoin’s fire. дальше »

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Crypto Milestone: Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Get CFTC’s Stamp Of Approval

Spot Bitcoin ETFs hurdle its biggest legal roadblock to date after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified that it’s no longer taking a role in clearing BTC ETF options. In a staff advisory dated November 15th, the CFTC, through its Division of Clearing and Risk, announced that it was transferring the approving authority […] дальше »

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‘Evil’ And ‘Sociopathic Ambition’: Gary Gensler Blamed For Torching Crypto And Jobs

Gemini’s Tyler Winklevoss joins the growing chorus of crypto personalities calling out Chairman Gary Gensler of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: Bitcoin At $120K? Trading Firm Links Trump’s Reserve Plan To Bold Prediction In a Twitter/X post, the Gemini co-founder lashed out at the agency’s chief, calling him “evil.” In the same […] дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF options coming ‘soon’ following CFTC clearance 

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory through its Division of Clearing and Risk stating it would no longer have a role in clearing Bitcoin ETF options. The agency is transferring this responsibility to the Options Clearing Corporation,… дальше »

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SEC chair Gary Gensler’s behavior cannot be chalked off as ‘good faith mistakes,’ says Tyler Winklevoss

The actions of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler cannot be “explained away” as “good faith mistakes,” former Olympic rower and crypto exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss wrote in a post on X on Saturday. дальше »

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An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’

The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. дальше »

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‘Crypto Dad’ denies interest in becoming the next SEC chair

Giancarlo said he’s not interested in any crypto role in the US Treasury Speculation has grown over who will replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler following Donald Trump’s re-election Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC chair, has denied rumors that he’s being considered to replace Gary Gensler as the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Goldman Sachs owns more than $710m in Bitcoin ETF

Goldman Sachs’ latest SEC filing revealed that the global investment firm holds approximately $718 million worth of shares in eight Bitcoin ETFs. According to Goldman Sachs‘ 13F report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 14,… дальше »

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Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF

President-elect Donald Trump said former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton would be his U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, heading up the state's Department of Justice branch. дальше »

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Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions

A group of state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its five commissioners alleging the regulatory agency was overstepping its bounds in bringing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges. дальше »

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Crypto Legal Battle: 18 States Accuse SEC Of Unconstitutional Regulatory Actions

In a significant challenge to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its regulatory approach toward the crypto industry, 18 states have filed a lawsuit against the agency and its commissioners on Thursday. дальше »

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