Binance ‘Confident’ In Legal Battle Against SEC: Judge Rejects Main Claims

Binance US is preparing for a legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the District Court for the District of Columbia determined the SEC’s lawsuit would continue. The exchange remains confident in its case after Judge Amy Berman Jackson dismissed several “key claims” in the lawsuit. дальше »

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XRP Price Attempts Bullish Decoupling Amid Major Developments

The XRP price continues to remain suppressed under the heat of the Ripple vs. the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) legal battle. This suppressed price action has continued to discourage investors when its comes to the altcoin. дальше »

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Court greenlights expediting Consensys, SEC lawsuit

A federal judge has approved a timeline for the court to consider the merits of the lawsuit filed by software firm Consensys against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its commissioners. дальше »

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US judge approves expedited schedule for Consensys suit against SEC

A U.S judge has granted a request by software firm Consensys that sought an expedited schedule in the company’s lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge Reed O’Connor, in a filing on July 1, approved a timeline… дальше »

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Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds

On Tuesday the cross-examination of the first witness from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission was completed. дальше »

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Silvergate settles for $50 million penalty following SEC charges

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Silvergate Capital Corporation, the firm behind the crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank. According to a July 1 filing, the commission alleges that Silvergate, along with its former CEO Alan Lane and former… дальше »

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‘Roaring Kitty’ fraud lawsuit over GameStop drops after 3 days

A GameStop investor who accused Roaring Kitty of committing securities fraud has voluntarily dropped the complaint "without prejudice" meaning he can file another similar lawsuit again in the future. дальше »

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Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities

Coinbase's filing challenges a recent court decision that allowed the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase to proceed. The post Coinbase files motion to reinforce judge’s ruling on Binance case: Secondary market transactions not securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Silvergate Bank's parent entity and its former executives on Monday. дальше »

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Bitfinex unveils two new tokenized bonds on its securities platform

Bitfinex and Mikro Kapital announce a new tokenized bond issue, offering two investment opportunities in microfinancing. The post Bitfinex unveils two new tokenized bonds on its securities platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC targets Binance staking in lawsuit, BNB up despite uncertainty

Judge Jackson dismissed SEC's claims that secondary sale of Binance coins qualified as securities. However, she allowed the SEC to pursue claims associated with Binance's BNB staking program. дальше »

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SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities

A US court dismissed the SEC's claim to classify BNB secondary sales as securities. Experts view this decision as a setback for the SEC. The post SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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US SEC returns Ethereum ETF S-1 forms to issuers, refiling deadline set at July 8

According to sources within the issuer community, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has returned the S-1 forms to prospective Ethereum ETF issuers, marking another step in the complex process of getting these financial products approved. дальше »

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U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge

A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws. дальше »

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SEC files lawsuit against Consensys

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Consensys. SEC filed its lawsuit against the company on Friday, alleging unregistered broker dealer and offer of unregistered securities. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Consensys, the Ethereum developer and software provider. дальше »

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SEC sues ConsenSys for alleged unregistered securities brokerage

The SEC has sued ConsenSys for operating without proper registrations to offer unregistered securities, which are LST from Lido and Rocket Pool. The post SEC sues ConsenSys for alleged unregistered securities brokerage appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ethereum software provider Consensys over its MetaMask service Friday, alleging the wallet tool was an unregistered broker that "engaged in the offer and sale of securities" and that its staking service violated federal securities laws. дальше »

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Strategic move or reckless optimism? The first application for Solana ETF filed in the US

VanEck filed an S-1 document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a spot Solana-ETF. How does the crypto community react? The document says VanEck’s Solana ETF is called the VanEck Solana Trust. If approved, the product… дальше »

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Ripple Backer John Deaton Condemns SEC Chair For Small Investor Damage

John Deaton, a prominent XRP advocate and candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts, has once again voiced his staunch criticism of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler. дальше »

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Attorney Sheds Light On Possible SEC Judgement As Ripple Enters Final Days Of Legal Battle

An attorney has provided insights on the impending court judgment from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning its lawsuit against Ripple. As the legal battle finally appears to be approaching its end, the attorney has outlined how the potential judgements could impact Ripple’s reputation and digital asset operations in the United States […] дальше »

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Paradigm urges ESMA to reconsider stance toward MEV

Paradigm has raised alarms over the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposed regulations under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), focusing on the misinterpretation of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the potential overreach of regulatory measures. дальше »

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Coinbase sues SEC in ‘reverse UNO’ move on crypto transparency – reports

Coinbase has taken a bold step in its ongoing struggle with financial regulators. As Fox Business reported, the company has filed lawsuits against both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in a Washington, DC district court, seeking access to internal documents related to crypto regulation. дальше »

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Ripple CEO Says Gary Gensler’s Animosity Toward Crypto Will Cost President Biden The 2024 Election

Ripple boss Brad Garlinghouse has openly criticized Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suggesting his actions could jeopardize President Joe Biden’s chances in the November election. дальше »

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Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for crypto exchanges and digital asset traders to re-register their businesses, warning of enforcement actions against non-compliance. дальше »

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Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). дальше »

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Green Light Ahead For Ethereum ETF, States SEC Chair Gensler

The approval process for the Spot Ethereum ETF is progressing smoothly, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Gary Gensler. Speaking at the Bloomberg Invest Summit, Gensler expressed optimism for the new investment product, which is anticipated to launch as early as July. дальше »

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Hydrogen execs jailed for manipulating HYDRO crypto price

Hydrogen Technology Corporation executives have been sentenced for operating a multimillion-dollar crypto securities fraud scheme. A federal Florida judge has sentenced Michael Kane, the chief executive of Hydrogen Technology Corporation, a New York-based crypto firm, to nearly four years in… дальше »

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Ron Wyden on FISA Reform and Crypto

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore. ) has been a long-standing member of the U. S. Senate, and was a sponsor or co-sponsor of several key pieces of legislation enabling broad adoption of the internet. More recently, he voted in favor of a House Resolution overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, and questioned threats to personal and financial privacy online. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO Bullish On Spot Ethereum ETFs: Envisions $15 Billion Inflows

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, asset managers are eagerly preparing for the launch of new spot Ethereum ETFs, pending approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license

While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. дальше »

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Prominent Industry Pundit Predicts Ether To Crash 30% After Spot ETH ETFs Go Live

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Don't Tell Anyone, but Private Blockchains Handle Over $1.5T of Securities Financing a Month

Permission-based repo ledgers are among the most successful applications of blockchain technology. дальше »

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Crypto’s dirty little secret? It’s safe

The following is a guest post by Ben Mills, Co-Founder at Meso. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission blessed Ether and Bitcoin ETFs, and the U. S. House passed FIT-21 with bipartisan support. дальше »

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SEC drops Ether probe but still seeks billions in penalties from Ripple: Hodler’s Digest, June 16-22

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its case against Ether. However, in another crypto case, the regulator still demands billions in penalties from Ripple. дальше »

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Fidelity Discloses $4.7 Million Seed Capital In Amended ETH ETF Filing

Asset management firm Fidelity has made further amendments to its application for an Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move comes as the investment giant and other applicants await the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to commence ETH ETF trading in the United States. дальше »

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Nigerian SEC Introduces New Program For VASP Registration

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has launched a new initiative targeted at hastening the registration process of virtual asset service providers (VASP). According to the securities market regulators in the West African nation, this new program which serves as an amendment to existing rules aims to adjust the current regulatory framework to fit […] дальше »

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Fidelity discloses $4.7 million seed investment for its spot Ether ETF

Fidelity has amended its S-1 filing for a spot Ethereum ETF, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday. The asset management firm is the first to file an amended S-1 Registration Statement with… дальше »

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XRP Suffers Major Setback As Legal Expert Says Coin Set To Be Labeled A Security In California

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First Solana ETP in North America On The Horizon: Details

On Thursday, 3iQ Digital Asset Management announced the filing of a preliminary prospectus for The Solana Fund (QSOL) with securities regulatory authorities across Canada, excluding Quebec. If approved, QSOL will become the first Solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP) listed in North America, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker “QSOL”. First Solana […] дальше »

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Ripple faces securities suit in Cali over ‘misleading’ statements from 2017

The lawsuit focuses on an allegedly misleading statement from 2017 where Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he was "very, very long" on XRP. The post Ripple faces securities suit in Cali over ‘misleading’ statements from 2017 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple faces securities suit in California over CEO’s ‘misleading statement’

Judge Phyllis Hamilton found XRP could be a security when sold in the retail market and gave the go-ahead to a lawsuit over statements from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. дальше »

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Judge signals likely continuation of SEC lawsuit against Kraken

A federal judge in California indicated that he is inclined to let the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken proceed, casting doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case dismissed, according to media reports. дальше »

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Bullish sign for Ethereum as exchange balances drop

This week has been an eventful one for Ethereum, with the launch of spot ETH ETFs imminent by the end of summer. The SEC has closed its long-running investigation into Ethereum 2. 0, determining that the sales of ETH did not constitute securities transactions. дальше »

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Ripple Case May End Without SEC Appeal, Ex-Official Suggests

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may opt not to appeal the summary judgment ruling from Judge Analisa Torres partially favoring Ripple Labs, signaling a strategic shift to avoid establishing a potentially unfavorable precedent in higher courts. дальше »

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Judge in SEC v. Kraken case suggests he will deny motion to dismiss

In their motion to dismiss, Kraken’s lawyers disputed the legal theory that the exchange was an “ecosystem” for crypto asset securities. дальше »

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California Judge Breaks With New York Counterpart, Sends Ripple Securities Lawsuit to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017. дальше »

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California Judge Dismisses Part of Civil Lawsuit Against Ripple, Sends Rest of Securities Case to Trial

A California judge has ruled that a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple will proceed to trial, denying in part the crypto firm’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging that Ripple’s CEO violated state securities laws in 2017. дальше »

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New All-Time High Beckons For Ether As Analyst Says SEC Dropping Securities Investigation Is ‘Nail In Coffin’ For Bears

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ETH analysis: What does the SEC’s regulation change mean for the Ethereum prices?

Crypto investors and traders everywhere celebrated when news broke this week that United States regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is in the process of concluding and ending its investigation into Ethereum. дальше »

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Is crypto becoming centralized? Lawyer warns of monopolized “hellscape” by major crypto firms

Sarah Brennan is a US corporate & securities lawyer and acts as General Counsel for Delphi Ventures, a VC firm focused on Web3 investment. She has spent 14 years focused on corporate securities law and became active in the digital… дальше »

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