SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Industry Needs ‘Disinfectant’ – Here’s Why

In a passionate address to Columbia Law School, Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered a scathing critique of crypto industry participants who evade registration requirements. дальше »

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US SEC postpones Grayscale’s Ethereum futures ETF application again

On March 22nd, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once again postponed its decision on Grayscale's application to list an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The SEThe post US SEC postpones Grayscale’s Ethereum futures ETF application again appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area. дальше »

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Are Spot Bitcoin ETF Buyers “Noobs” And Panic Selling?

Billions have been channeled to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the green light in mid-January. However, on-chain analysis indicates that some of these spot ETF investors might, after all, be less experienced than initially assumed. дальше »

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U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight

Gary Gensler wants 33 more people in the enforcement division of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deal with "new and emerging issues," according to the regulator's annual budget pitch. дальше »

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Ripple leaders forecast SEC defeat in Ethereum security saga

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would lose its war against Ethereum. In a March 22 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse pointed out that the financial regulator lost its securities classification battle against his company’s XRP token and is on course to suffer a similar […] The post Ripple leaders forecast SEC defeat in Ethereum security saga appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Predicts Setback For US SEC In Ethereum Case, Similar To XRP

The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (ETH) has transformed into an intriguing case within the entire cryptocurrency landscape, with several experts predicting possible outcomes regarding the dispute. дальше »

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A16z Crypto Lawyer Unleashes Scathing Attack On US SEC, Spot Ethereum ETF In Danger?

Miles Jennings, the General Counsel at a16z Crypto, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, has launched a blistering attack on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its handling of crypto regulation. дальше »

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Bitget’s Gracy Chen Advocates for Inclusivity and Sustainable Development as Delegate at UN Women CSW68 Conference

Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget, has emerged as a prominent advocate for gender equality and inclusivity following her delegation to the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), organized by the United Nations. дальше »

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Bitget’s Gracy Chen Delegates UN Women CSW68 Conference, Advocating for Inclusivity and Sustainable Development

Victoria, Seychelles, March 21st, 2024, Chainwire Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, recently was selected as a delegate at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s premier gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment. дальше »

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Coinbase secures CFTC approval to list Dogecoin futures

The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Derivatives Exchange’s application to list futures contracts tied to Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). дальше »

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KangaMoon (KANG) soars in presale despite SEC delaying Ethereum ETFs

Bitcoin fell to below $61,000 on Tuesday, while Ethereum dived to near $3,000 to extend overall weakness. These declines came ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting. ETH also dropped as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on spot Ethereum ETFs. дальше »

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BlackRock launches tokenized digital asset fund with $100 million USDC deposit

Investment management giant BlackRock (BLK) has launched a tokenized asset fund, as revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund has been kickstarted with an initial deposit of $100 million in USDC stablecoin on the Ethereum Network, marking BlackRock’s foray into the world of tokenized investment vehicles. BlackRock partnership […] дальше »

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Genesis Faces $21 Million Penalty As SEC Charges Are Settled

Crypto lender Genesis Global, has agreed to a final judgment imposing a $21 million civil penalty and a permanent injunction as part of a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Ledger reports massive Solana congestion, SOL sinks 12%

The Solana network is again experiencing congestion and commission problems. дальше »

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Genesis to Pay SEC $21M Penalty to Settle Charges Over Gemini Earn Product

The bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Capital has agreed to a final judgment ordering it to pay $21 million to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violating securities laws by offering and selling its now-defunct Gemini Earn program, the SEC announced Tuesday. дальше »

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Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC

Several allies joined Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its court fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force the agency to rethink its refusal to write specific rules to govern the crypto industry, with Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others filing outside arguments with the circuit court. дальше »

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Federal court sanctions SEC for gross misconduct in Debt Box case

A United States district court has sanctioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for demonstrating “bad faith” in its legal actions against Debt Box, a company accused of operating a $50-million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »

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Nigerian Court Orders Binance to Relinquish Data of All Nigerians Trading on Its Platform: Report

A Nigerian court has ordered Binance to provide Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive information on all persons from the nation trading on its platform. дальше »

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Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been sanctioned over its disputed restraining order against the crypto firm DEBT Box, according to a March 18 court filing. As a result of the SEC’s misconduct, the court has mandated the commission to cover the legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by DEBT Box. дальше »

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SEC Committed 'Gross Abuse of Power' in Suit Against Crypto Company, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must pay legal costs for Debt Box, a Utah-based crypto company the SEC brought a suit against, finding that the regulator had committed a "gross abuse of power" in its efforts to secure a temporary restraining order. дальше »

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Fidelity Adds Staking to Ether ETF Application, Sending LIDO Up 9%

Money management giant Fidelity wants to allow traders of its potential ethereum fund to be able to stake some of the assets, it wrote in an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Binance to provide detailed information on all its Nigerian users to the country’s foremost anti-corruption agency — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). дальше »

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Nigeria SEC: Registration fees for crypto exchanges should increase fivefold

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a significant hike in registration fees for cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the nation. The suggested amendment would raise the fee from the current 30 million naira (approximately $18,620) to 150 million naira… дальше »

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Grayscale Submits Revised Application For Ethereum Spot ETF – What’s New?

Asset management firm Grayscale Investments has updated its application for an Ethereum spot ETF (exchange-traded fund) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ethereum Spot ETF Case Just As Solid As Bitcoin’s, Grayscale Argues According to a recent post on X by Craig Salm, Grayscale’s chief legal officer, the asset management firm has revised its 19b-4 form for an Ether spot ETF. дальше »

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Bybit Faces Scrutiny: Hong Kong Tags Crypto Exchange As ‘Suspicious’ In Regulatory Crackdown

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently raised concerns over Bybit, marking it as a platform of suspicion. This move comes amid a broader regulatory push within Hong Kong to oversee and regulate the crypto market. дальше »

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$300 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: SEC Files Charges Against 17 Suspects

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals allegedly involved in a Crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40,000 victims and amassed $300 million. дальше »

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Ripple Vs SEC: Crucial Dates To Watch Out For In 2024

The long-running legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is set to once again gain steam as key dates approach. The XRP community will no doubt have their eyes on this one and hope that the lawsuit, which has continued to mar the XRP ecosystem, can well be put in the […] дальше »

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US Senators Pressure SEC Chair To Block Approval Of Ethereum, Solana, XRP ETFs

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Hong Kong SFC expands violations list adding MEXC for unlicensed operations

Hong Kong financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), issued a public warning about MEXC’s unlicensed operations within its jurisdictions. SFC stated: “The entity purports to be a virtual asset trading platform operating at the above website. дальше »

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US senators want the SEC to halt further crypto ETF approvals

US Senators have requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler to stop further approvals of crypto ETFs. In a letter dated March 11, the senators warned of significant risks to retail investors associated with crypto ETFs. дальше »

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Senators raise concerns over crypto ETF approvals, face industry backlash

Two US Senators have recently expressed concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the approval of further crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler, in a communication with SEC Chair Gary Gensler, highlighted the potential… дальше »

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Bybit flagged as a suspicious crypto trading platform by the SFC

Bybit, one of the prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, has been classified as a “suspicious” crypto trading platform by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong. The SFC has raised concerns over the operations of the crypto exchange and has gone ahead to issue a warning regarding the risks associated with certain products offered by […] дальше »

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US Senators Urge SEC: No More Crypto ETFs

US Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reconsider its stance on the approval of further crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), specifically targeting those beyond the realm of Bitcoin. дальше »

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SEC charges 17 individuals in $300m crypto Ponzi scheme

The SEC has charged 17 individuals for their involvement in a $300 million Ponzi scheme targeting predominantly Latino investors through the so-called CryptoFX LLC. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought charges against 17 individuals implicated in a… дальше »

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EU launches inquiry into how tech giants are dealing with risks posed by AI

The European Commission has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the risks posed by generative AI technology on some of the world’s largest online platforms and search engines. The March 14 request targets eight online services: Google Search, Microsoft Bing, Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. дальше »

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Hong Kong adds Bybit to its list of suspicious crypto exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added Bybit to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms and issued a public warning about its unlicensed operations. In a March 14 warning, the SFC said the platform is unlicensed and expressed concerns that Bybit has offered its products to Hong Kong investors. дальше »

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A $300M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Latinos Falsely Claimed to Buy Crypto, SEC Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 17 individuals tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that took in $300 million from over 40,000 victims. дальше »

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Is KangaMoon a buy as we’re in ‘middle innings of bull market’ for BTC?

We are in the “middle innings of a bull market” for Bitcoin, says Jan Van Eck. He’s the current chief executive of VanEck. Van Eck’s view on Bitcoin The U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States approved the Spot Bitcoin ETFs in January. дальше »

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Ripple vs. SEC: Battle Nears Climax As Briefing Deadlines Approach

The protracted legal confrontation between Ripple Labs Inc. and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing towards a critical juncture, as both parties face imminent deadlines for their remedies briefing submissions. дальше »

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SEC Case Against Gemini And Genesis Gains Momentum As Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss

In a recent development, US District Judge Edgardo Ramos has denied motions from cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and crypto lender Genesis to dismiss the case brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Judge Rules Against Gemini, Genesis Motion to Dismiss SEC Case Against Earn Product

A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing. дальше »

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Gemini and Genesis Can Be Sued by SEC Over Defunct Earn Product, Judge Rules

A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing. дальше »

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Terraform Labs Allowed to Hire Law Firm Dentons in Bankruptcy Case by U.S. Court: Reuters

A U.S. court has allowed Terraform Labs to hire law firm Dentons to defend the company in a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in Jan. 2024. дальше »

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This Bitcoin ETF is now 'abandoned': Are your holdings safe?

After months of anticipation, the fate of the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin [BTC] ETF has taken a surprising turn as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared it “abandThe post This Bitcoin ETF is now 'abandoned': Are your holdings safe? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Grayscale files to introduce a low-fee version of its ETF

Grayscale, the company behind GBTC spot Bitcoin ETF, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a mini version of its ETF. The relatively low-fee product will be created from a spin-off of a percentage of GBTC shares. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC's Behnam Says Agency Writing New Policy on Prediction Markets

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Behnam said his agency will propose a rule in the coming months to establish new regulations for prediction markets. дальше »

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Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means...

As the crypto community eagerly awaits the approval of Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a concerning silence looms over issuers. The laThe post Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Approval And Denial: Spot Ethereum ETF Is A ‘Sell The News Event’: Expert

Experts are currently arguing about the likelihood of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot Ethereum ETF. Among others, Samson Mow, known as the “Bitcoin Maximalist” and founder of Jan3, a company focused on accelerating the nation-state adoption of BTC, voiced strong doubts and criticism. дальше »

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Coinbase challenges SEC in court over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ rule making rejection

Coinbase has strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for rejecting its rulemaking petition, labeling the decision “arbitrary and capricious. ” The crypto exchange lodged this critique in a Mar. дальше »

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