US SEC set to revamp crypto policies under Trump leadership

Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda will hold the majority among the SEC-appointed commissioners The pair could freeze or withdraw non-fraud litigation as early as next week They are likely to call on industry and public feedback Republican commissioners at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are set to revise the agency’s crypto policies […] The post US SEC set to revamp crypto policies under Trump leadership appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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VanEck seeks SEC approval for Onchain Economy ETF

Will the SEC approve VanEck’s entry into the growing digital asset investment space? On Jan. 15, 2025, asset management company VanEck filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the “Onchain Economy” exchange-traded fund. Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s… дальше »

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Trump’s SEC leadership may kick-start crypto overhaul as early as next week: report

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, top Republican officials at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are poised to reshape the agency’s cryptocurrency policies, sources familiar with the matter told news agency Reuters. дальше »

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Elon Musk fires back at 'broken' SEC amid $150M X lawsuit

SEC sued Elon Musk for delaying disclosure of his X share acquisitions in 2022. Musk criticized the SEC as the community backed him. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sueThe post Elon Musk fires back at 'broken' SEC amid $150M X lawsuit appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Interest in Bitcoin ETFs persists despite SEC delays and significant $1.2B outflows

Investors’ appetite for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remains strong even as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains cautious as recent outflows hit the market. Bitcoin ETF flows According to SoSoValue data, the US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows over the past four days, totaling $1. дальше »

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Elon Musk slams SEC as ‘broken’ over ‘artificially’ created $150 million Twitter stock windfall

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its lawsuit regarding his delayed disclosure of a significant stake in Twitter, now rebranded as X. дальше »

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Thailand SEC considers green lighting Bitcoin ETFs as active crypto accounts near 300k

Thailand regulators are considering approval for exchange-traded funds that invest directly in Bitcoin for the first time in history in order to boost the nation’s budding crypto sector. According to a Bloomberg report published on Jan. 15, the Thailand Securities… дальше »

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SEC files lawsuit against Elon Musk for securities law violation

The lawsuit could impact regulatory scrutiny on high-profile acquisitions, potentially influencing future corporate disclosure practices. The post SEC files lawsuit against Elon Musk for securities law violation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple leadership blasts SEC after filing appeal 

Ripple executives have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its recent approach and legal strategies, as Ripple’s XRP token sees increased trading activity. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, accusing him of continuing a “regulation… дальше »

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BTguru and Chainlink team up to advance tokenization in Turkey

BTguru, a virtual and crypto assets provider in Turkey, has partnered with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities by institutions. The partnership will leverage Chainlink (LINK)’s interoperability protocol,data feeds and proof-of-reserve technology, BTguru said in an announcement. As… дальше »

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Robinhood pays $45M to settle SEC violations over reporting and cybersecurity missteps

Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of securities law violations. According to a Jan. 13 statement, this settlement follows an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the activities of its subsidiaries, Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC. дальше »

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SEC оштрафовала Robinhood на $45 млн за многочисленные нарушения

Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC) наложила штраф в размере $45 млн на брокерскую платформу Robinhood за неоднократные нарушения законодательства о ценных бумагах. Регулятор выявил более десяти серьезных нарушений со стороны двух подразделений компании — Robinhood Securities LLC и Robinhood Financial LLC. дальше »

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SEC оштрафовала Robinhood на $45 млн за многочиленные нарушения

Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам (SEC) наложила штраф в размере $45 млн на брокерскую платформу Robinhood за неоднократные нарушения законодательства о ценных бумагах. Регулятор выявил более десяти серьезных нарушений со стороны двух подразделений компании — Robinhood Securities LLC и Robinhood Financial LLC. дальше »

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Robinhood hit with $45m SEC settlement over securities violations

Robinhood has agreed to a $45 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission after its broker-dealer entities were found to have violated multiple securities laws. An SEC order made public on Jan. 13 claims that Robinhood Securities… дальше »

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Robinhood settles SEC charges with $45M payment over regulatory violations

Online trading firm Robinhood Markets has agreed to pay $45 million to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stemming from a series of regulatory violations concerning recordkeeping, trade reporting, and other rule breaches. дальше »

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US court criticizes SEC’s crypto action in Coinbase case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has partially ruled in favor of Coinbase in its legal challenge against the Securities and Exchange Commission. The court found that the SEC’s decision to deny Coinbase’s 2022 petition for rulemaking… дальше »

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Coinbase scores legal win, court orders SEC to explain lack of crypto rulemaking

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted Coinbase a partial victory in its legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a Jan. 13 ruling. The panel of judges, led by Circuit Judge Ambro, deemed the SEC’s reasoning “arbitrary and capricious” under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a standard requiring […] The post Coinbase scores legal win, court orders SEC to explain lack of crypto rulemaking appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance faces legal setback as US Supreme Court upholds crypto lawsuit against exchange

The Supreme Court's decision could set a precedent for applying US securities laws to international crypto exchanges, impacting global operations. The post Binance faces legal setback as US Supreme Court upholds crypto lawsuit against exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance and CZ lose bid to squash US crypto lawsuit

Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao have lost a court appeal to end a lawsuit alleging securities violation in the United States. дальше »

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Litecoin Price Falters Amid Doubts Over LTC ETF Approval

When the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the 11 initial applications for spot ETFs last January 2024, it signaled a favorable environment for Bitcoin. The top digital asset’s price surged thanks to increasing institutional attention. дальше »

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4 U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs among top 20 launches of all time

Four U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are now ranked among the top 20 best ETF launches in history, as the crypto industry marks one year since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first spot Bitcoin ETFs. The SEC’s… дальше »

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Crypto industry blasts SEC Chair Gensler’s continued ‘arrogance’

Crypto stakeholders have criticized the outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler for his continued hostility toward the crypto industry. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Gensler reiterated his concerns about the emerging industry, claiming that it was “rife” with bad actors. дальше »

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US court grants Coinbase interlocutory appeal in case against the SEC

Coinbase can now seek guidance from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if the SEC’s complaints against it are valid The SEC first filed a complaint against Coinbase in 2023, arguing that it operated as an unregistered brokerage in violation of federal securities laws Coinbase has been granted an interlocutory appeal, temporarily pausing […] The post US court grants Coinbase interlocutory appeal in case against the SEC appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Makes Departure Official, Stepping Down on Inauguration Day

Like Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, CFTC chief Rostin Behnam will exit his job on the day that Donald Trump takes the oath of office. дальше »

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FTX EU Sold to Backpack Exchange, Plans Regulated Crypto Derivatives Push Across Europe

FTX’s bankrupt European arm, which held a MiFID II-license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), was acquired by Backpack for $32.7 million. дальше »

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MicroStrategy buys 1,070 BTC as Saylor declares interest in Bitcoin advisory for Trump

MicroStrategy disclosed the acquisition of 1,070 Bitcoin for $101 million in a Jan. 6 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks the firm’s ninth consecutive week of aggressive purchases, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 447,470 BTC as of Dec. дальше »

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Base mulls launching tokenized COIN stock

The plans are not yet concrete, as Coinbase is awaiting regulatory clarity on securities tokenization.

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South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand

South Korea’s Exchange Chairman, Eun-Bo Jeong, has signaled interest in introducing crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, aligning with global demands for such products. At the Securities and Derivatives Market Opening Ceremony on Jan. дальше »

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Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license

Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.  The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts… дальше »

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Elon Musk And Garlinghouse Unite Against The SEC: A Turning Point For XRP?

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Blockchain company Spirit announces Dogecoin yield generation strategy

Spirit Blockchain Capital, a blockchain-focused investment firm publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange, has announced a yield generation strategy targeting its Dogecoin holdings. The announcement follows Spirit’s recent acquisition of Dogecoin Portfolio Holdings Corp., a blockchain startup focused on… дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Deaton Reveals How SEC And Competitors United Vs. Ripple

In a post on X, prominent pro-XRP attorney, John E. Deaton, shed light on the intricate dynamics between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple’s competitors, suggesting a coordinated effort to undermine the company and its digital asset. дальше »

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Bybit halts operations in Malaysia after regulator’s order

The Malaysian Securities Commission has ordered Bybit trading firm and its business chief to end operations. The media release highlighted that the exchange has operated in Malaysia without local certificates. дальше »

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Malaysia’s securities regulator orders Bybit to halt operations

Malaysia’s Securities Commission said that as of Dec. 27, Bybit had complied with its demands to disable its platforms in the country. дальше »

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Bybit shut down in Malaysia over unlicensed operations

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has directed crypto exchange Bybit and its CEO Ben Zhou to cease all operations within the country. In a recent press statement, the financial regulator explained that the order stems from Bybit’s failure to secure the authorization to operate as a digital asset exchange (DAX) under local regulations. дальше »

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Solana ETF approval by July 2025? Polymarket odds spike

The odds of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s accepting a spot Solana exchange-traded fund are rising. According to Polymarket, the odds of a SOL ETF approval have risen to 71%, up from this week’s low of 58% and last… дальше »

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DeFi proponents to fight US IRS tax code

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said DeFi brokers should comply with long-standing securities rules, disagreeing with industry sentiment arguing for different laws for digital assets. дальше »

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Will XRP price surge in 2025 if the SEC approves Ripple ETF?

XRP price continues to slowly form a bullish pennant chart pattern as expectations of the Securities and Exchange Commission approving a Ripple ETF rise.  Ripple (XRP) price was trading at $2.2 after falling 25% from its highest point this year,… дальше »

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Bitcoin Institutional Adoption Accelerates as ETF Filings Show Investor Appetite

Multiple filings came in yesterday for bitcoin bond ETFs, one being to invest in MicroStrategy convertible securities. дальше »

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Bitcoin Meets Bonds: Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management Files With SEC

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management is joining the ETF bandwagon by formally filing the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 475A filing submitted on December 26th, Strive aims to leverage the changing investment landscape favoring Bitcoin, digital assets, and the blockchain. дальше »

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Bitwise seeks approval for ETF tracking companies holding over 1,000 BTC

Bitwise has filed an application to list and trade shares of an exchange-traded fund that will track companies holding significant amounts of Bitcoin as part of their treasury. The asset management firm’s regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. дальше »

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Bitwise files for ETF tracking companies holding over 1000 Bitcoin in treasury

Bitwise has proposed a new exchange-traded fund that invests in publicly traded companies holding over 1000 BTC in their corporate treasuries. In a Dec. 26 regulatory filing, Bitwise said the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF will invest in equity securities of… дальше »

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BlackRock doubles down on IBIT exposure through its Global Allocation Fund

BlackRock reported holding 430,770 shares of its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) IBIT through its Global Allocation Fund. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the shares amount to over $17 million as of Oct. дальше »

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Six Bitcoin Mutual Funds to Debut in Israel Next Week: Report

The Israel Securities Authority approval was granted last week, Calcalist reported. дальше »

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WhiteRock Launches Platform Tokenizing NYSE, Nasdaq, LSE Securities: Bridging Traditional Markets with DeFi For the First Time

WhiteRock, a blockchain-powered brokerage for tokenized equities and bonds, has announced the launch of its platform, tokenizing NYSE, Nasdaq, and LSE securities on-chain. This is the first time bridging the traditional market with DeFi, making the global financial ecosystem readily accessible. дальше »

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Philippine SEC proposes strict new rules for crypto service providers

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft of its proposed “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” aimed at regulating the country’s booming cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Tai Mo Shan Agrees to $123 Million Settlement with SEC Over TerraUSD Collapse

Tai Mo Shan Ltd., a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, has reached a $123 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its involvement in the collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin. дальше »

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Daiwa Securities CEO pushes for Japan crypto ETF approval amidst slumping China profits

CEO of Daiwa Securities believes Japan should allow for crypto exchange-traded funds to enter the local market. Daiwa is one of the many companies pushing for Japan to approve crypto ETFs. According to a Bloomberg report published on Dec. 24,… дальше »

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Philippines SEC releases new crypto regulatory framework draft

The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines shared a draft of its cryptocurrency regulations framework. Stakeholders are invited to give feedback on the draft no later than Jan. 18, 2025. According to the recently shared document, the published regulatory draft is… дальше »

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Grayscale files Form 8-K for Horizen Trust with U.S. SEC

U.S. Digital Asset Investment Manager Grayscale has submitted a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding Horizen Trust.  дальше »

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