Unrealistic Demands? Crypto Figure Says Consensys Might “Need Prayers”

Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […] дальше »

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House's McHenry Accuses SEC Chief Gensler of Misleading Congress on Ethereum

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been accused of misleading Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Gensler's agency already knew it considered Ethereum's ether a security before he attended a hearing and declined to answer that question. дальше »

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Litecoin founder believes an LTC ETF will be approved

Litecoin founder Charlie Lee believes the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Lee shared his views during a recent interview with Bitcoin Bros, noting that its likely not if but when this happens. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: SEC Counters Ripple’s Motion To Strike – A Detailed Analysis

In the XRP lawsuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has countered Ripple Labs’s recent motion to strike the declaration of SEC summary witness Andrea Fox. The agency’s filing asserts that the testimony is permissible as summary evidence under federal law, not requiring expert disclosure as claimed by Ripple. дальше »

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Crypto Ads Crackdown: Thailand’s SEC Warns Exchanges Against Misleading Advertising

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned digital asset platforms over crypto promotion and misleading advertisement. According to local reports, these platforms must be careful with their ads and focus on benefiting investors. дальше »

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Ethereum Regulatory Saga: Court Filings Expose SEC Chair Gensler’s Stand

Newly disclosed court filings have shed light on the belief of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, that Ethereum (ETH) is an “unregistered security” under the Howey Test, which is considered by the vast majority of crypto advocates to be an outdated legal framework for regulating crypto assets.   According […] дальше »

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SEC has regarded Ethereum as security for at least a year: report

SEC began investigtions into Ethereum as a security in March 2023. The regulator sent subpoenas and a Wells Notice to Consensys, a Ethereum development firm. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly viewed Ethereum as an unregistered security for at least a year, FOX Business reported on Monday. дальше »

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SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began investigating Ethereum’s security status last year, according to an April 29 court filing by Consensys. The filing disclosed that Gurbir Grewal, the Director of the Division of Enforcement, sanctioned the Formal Order of Investigation concerning ‘Ethereum 2. дальше »

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Ethereum Spot ETFs Unlikely To Get Green Light In May: Tron Founder

Expectations that the highly anticipated Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will be approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have continued to drop. In this regard, Justin Sun, founder of the Tron network, has made a significant prediction on the regulatory chances of Spot Ethereum ETF, indicating that it is unlikely that […] дальше »

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Justin Sun predicts SEC rejection of Ethereum ETF in May, citing need for crypto education

Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun says the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would not approve an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in May. In an April 28 post on X (formerly Twitter), Sun noted that the crypto industry still needs to prepare for a long-term education with regulators, especially in helping them understand how the […] The post Justin Sun predicts SEC rejection of Ethereum ETF in May, citing need for crypto education appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Uniswap and Chainlink Advocates Focus on Raffle Coin Presale, Forecasting 50X Returns

Since the inception of the crypto-asset industry, conventional finance bodies and regulators have teamed up to drag crypto players into potholes of concerns. A robust lawsuit against Uniswap from the US regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission, has hurt its market, sparking a shift toward Raffle Coin. дальше »

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Road To Approval? The First Spot Ethereum ETF Lands On The DTCC Website

Franklin Templeton’s Ethereum Spot ETF ticker has appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) list, indicating a possible signal that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve Ethereum ETFs. дальше »

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Goodbye Ethereum Spot ETFs — US SEC Angling To Reject Offering With Approvals Touted For 2025

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears set to reject applications for spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETF), with recent in-house meetings painting a bleak future for the proposed offering. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Backs Coinbase In SEC Case With Amicus Brief

Pro-XRP lawyer and crypto advocate John Deaton has filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s motion to certify an interlocutory appeal in the exchange’s ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. дальше »

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Texas Crypto Mining Firm And Co-Founders Face SEC Charges In $5M Fraud Allegations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Geosyn Mining, LLC, a Texas-based crypto mining and hosting company, and its co-founders, Caleb Ward and Jeremy McNutt, over allegations of engaging in unregistered and fraudulent activities. дальше »

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Oldest US Bank Invests In 2 Bitcoin ETFs, SEC Filing Shows

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon), the oldest and one of the largest banks in the United States, has disclosed its investments in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to its recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, BNY Mellon has acquired stakes in spot BTC ETFs managed by BlackRock and Grayscale. […] дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Court Gives Regulator Tight Deadline To Strike Back

In the latest updates on the court case between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, has ordered strict deadlines for the regulatory agency to respond to the crypto firm’s motion. дальше »

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Consensys Takes SEC To Court Over Efforts To Regulate Ethereum As Security

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Ripple (XRP) Whales move 180M tokens amid new updates in the SEC lawsuit

Ripple’s (XRP) latest whale actions have attracted the attention of crypto players. The entities have shifted more than 180 million coins in various transactions. The massive token transfers triggered speculations as they corresponded with crucial developments in the legal fight between the Securities & Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs. Judge Netburn issued a new order on […] дальше »

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Consensys подала в суд на SEC

Компания Consensys, разработчик кошелька MetaMask, подала иск против Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). Организация объяснила это стремлением «защитить сообщество Ethereum в США».   Today, Consensys filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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SEC sues Bitcoin mining firm Geosyn over unregistered $5.6m securities offering

The SEC is suing a Bitcoin mining company Geosyn, alleging that the firm engaged in an unregistered securities offering, raising over $5.6 million through deceptive practices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Geosyn Mining,… дальше »

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Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security

Consensys filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25 over allegations that the watchdog has overstepped in its authority in trying to regulate Ethereum (ETH). дальше »

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Consensys sues the SEC, wants court to declare Ethereum not a security

Consensys, a blockchain software technology company backing the Ethereum blockchain, has sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consensys sues the SEC The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, concerns Consensys’ complaint against the SEC’s impending enforcement action against the company. Also key to the lawsuit is Consensys’ […] дальше »

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Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum

Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator. дальше »

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SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). дальше »

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SEC Anticipated To Reject Spot Ethereum ETFs In Upcoming Decision, ETH Price Takes 5% Hit

Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a significant 5% price drop. This drop comes amid growing speculation that the highly anticipated Ethereum ETFs will likely be rejected by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the upcoming May deadline. дальше »

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KangaMoon price forecast amid pessimism over spot Ethereum ETF approval in May

Ethereum (ETH) continues to hover above $3,100, with bulls showing great resilience as several altcoins battle pressure near key support levels. However, could news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may reject spot Ethereum ETF applications in May dent ETH price outlook? What does this mean for KangaMoon (KANG), the new meme coin […] дальше »

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Spot Ethereum ETFs reportedly facing potential SEC denial

The SEC is anticipated to deny applications for spot Ethereum ETFs following discouraging meetings with issuers. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of Ethereum, the… дальше »

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Tron and New Crypto Raboo See Sharp Increase in Investment. Uniswap Faces SEC Suit

The crypto market is beginning to simmer following the Bitcoin halving event. However, the wealth isn’t being universally shared. As the Uniswap price suffers in response to a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tron is experiencing a surge in value and interest. Meanwhile, the meme coin sector […] дальше »

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TON to significantly reduce commissions on transactions

TON blockchain developers announced a 2.5-fold reduction in the commission for transactions within the network. дальше »

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SEC Drags Its Feet On Spot Ether ETFs — Delays Decision On Proposals From Franklin Templeton, Grayscale

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from Grayscale Investments and Wall Street titan Franklin Templeton. дальше »

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Ripple Replaced XRP With USDT For US Clients, Here’s Why

In yesterday’s court filing opposing the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for remedies and final judgment, Ripple disclosed significant changes to its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) operations in the United States. дальше »

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Legal Clash Erupts: 2 Crypto Companies Sue US SEC Over Controversial ‘Dealer’ Rule

Two prominent crypto industry groups, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance (CFAT) of Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to contest a newly implemented rule expanding the definition of a “dealer” in securities. дальше »

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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5. 3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud. The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit Sees Unexpected Twist as Ripple Opposes SEC’s $2 Billion Fine Demand

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Do Kwon, Terraform Labs Should Get $5.3B Fine, SEC Tells Court

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York court to impose $5.3 billion in fines on Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon for their role in the $40 billion implosion of the Terra ecosystem in 2022. дальше »

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Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition

Two prominent bodies in the crypto sphere, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, have taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an April 23 court filing, the groups argued that the SEC overstepped its bounds by sanctioning a rule that redefines the parameters for what constitutes […] The post Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule expanding the definition of a "dealer" to capture digital assets activity went too far, a lawsuit by the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged. дальше »

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Binance faces app removal in the Philippines over regulatory issues

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is working with Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their app marketplaces for Filipino users, according to an April 23 statement. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Update: Is The Lawsuit Finally Coming To An End With A Settlement?

The legal battle between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting heated and, following recent developments, looks far from over. This is due to the disagreement between both parties on the appropriate remedy for Ripple’s violation of securities laws. дальше »

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Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead

Crypto company Ripple has responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) pursuit of nearly $2 billion in fines by advocating for a different approach. In a court filing dated April 22, Ripple proposed that the Court reject the SEC’s demands and instead impose a civil penalty not exceeding $10 million. дальше »

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Philippines asks Apple, Google to remove Binance from app stores

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the latest regulator to bring the regulatory war to global crypto exchange Binance. Binance’s blocking in the Philippines is a development that first surfaced in November last year. дальше »

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Philippines SEC to ban Binance app from Google and Apple store

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to remove the Binance app from Google Play store and Apple’s app stores nationwide. On April 9, the commission sent separate letters to Google and Apple requesting the removal of the… дальше »

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SEC seeks $5.3 billion from Terraform Labs and Do Kwon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks a $5. 3 billion judgement against Terraform Labs and co-founder & CEO Do Kwon. Terraform Labs filed a motion for settlement at $3. 5 million; dO Kwon offered $800,000. дальше »

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Ripple Says $10M Penalty Enough, Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment

Ripple Labs filed its opposition on Monday against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposal to ask a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion fine against the company behind the XRP Ledger blockchain. дальше »

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nears New Record With 69-Day Inflow Streak

The Bitcoin ETF market has witnessed a notable inflow streak, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) leading the race. Since gaining approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, the ETF market has experienced over three months of trading. дальше »

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SEC lawyers quit amid another legal blow for agency: report

A Bloomberg report says that two US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers have resigned after the latest criticism levelled against the securities regulator. Judge sanctions SEC for “gross abuse” of power The lawyers’ resignations come after federal Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the SEC’s case against Digital Licensing Inc., or Debt Box, was replete […] дальше »

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Two SEC Lawyers Resign Following Debt Box Sanctions Fiasco: Bloomberg

Two lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were forced to resign after a federal judge sanctioned the agency last month for committing a “gross abuse of power” while attempting to secure a temporary restraining order against Utah-based crypto company Debt Box, according to a Monday report from Bloomberg. дальше »

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Ethereum Spot ETFs Approval Skepticism Persists, As ETH Recovers

Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) approval odds continue to witness notable pessimism as the cryptocurrency space awaits the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on the products scheduled for May. дальше »

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