Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto

US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18.

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A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance

Last week, a federal judge convened a hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance after publishing her ruling on Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit.

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Названа дата запуска спотовых Ethereum-ETF

Старший биржевой аналитик Bloomberg Эрик Балчунас сообщил, что торги спотовыми ETH-ETF в США начнутся 23 июля. Update: Nate's instincts were right, hearing SEC finally gotten back to issuers today, asking them to return FINAL S-1s on Wed (incl fees) and then request effectiveness on Monday after close for a TUESDAY 7/23 LAUNCH.

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Gensler confirms spot Ethereum ETFs will be approved ‘this summer’ during Senate hearing

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the regulator expects to approve the spot Ethereum ETF applications’ S-1 registration forms “sometime over the course of this summer,” which would be the final step before the funds can launch in the US.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Reveals Spot Ethereum ETFs Are Coming This Summer

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Gary Gensler: Ethereum ETFs likely approved by end of summer

Spot Ethereum ETF proponents were handed a boon during a Senate hearing, as SEC Chair Gary Gensler said applications were advancing. 

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Ether ETFs Should Be Fully Approved by September, Says SEC Chair Gensler

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said that the final approvals for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading Ethereum's ether {{ETH}} should be finished this summer, he told senators in a budget hearing on Thursday.

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Warren expresses support for SEC’s controversial SAB 121 bulletin

Senator Elizabeth Warren described support for the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 during a senate hearing on May 16. Warren asserted that the bulletin, which applies to companies that deal with crypto, is designed to provide accounting guidance.

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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.

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SEC Boss Has Long Viewed Ethereum as a Security, New Filing Reveals

A high-stakes investigation into Ethereum was approved by the SEC just days after Gensler refused to comment on Ethereum's legal status during a congressional hearing

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VanEck CEO Says Transaction Fee Is Bigger Story Than Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs

Jan Van Eck told CoinDesk TV's Jen Sanasie that not hearing back from the SEC is a sign that ETH exchange-traded funds likely wont make the May deadline.

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Coinbase v. SEC: Ripple's Chief Lawyer Exposes Major Misconduct

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty unveils crucial insights post-SEC hearing, altering dynamics in ongoing Coinbase legal dispute

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Coinbase SEC Hearing Falls Short, According to Crypto Legal Expert

Delve into the ongoing legal battle between Coinbase and the SEC, as the crypto exchange seeks to dismiss charges in a lengthy court hearing. The post Coinbase SEC Hearing Falls Short, According to Crypto Legal Expert appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Spotlights Big SEC v. Coinbase Hearing

Legal expert Jeremy Hogan has cast a spotlight on the SEC's ongoing lawsuit with Coinbase

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Spotlight on AI, digital assets at House subcommittee hearing

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion convened a pivotal hearing on Dec. 5, to hear from high-ranking representatives from federal agencies, including the Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), spoke on the increasing influence of new technologies such […] The post Spotlight on AI, digital assets at House subcommittee hearing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ripple Vs. SEC Update: Pro-XRP Lawyer Reveals The Next Major Dates To Watch

A pro-XRP lawyer has disclosed the final dates of the Ripple and SEC case, sharing insights into the upcoming dates and what could transpire during the hearing.   Ripple And SEC Case Final Dates Disclosed Pro-XRP lawyer, John E.

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SEC rumored to be instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to incorporate cash creates

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas reported on Nov. 17 that securities regulators are instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to handle funds in a specific way. In a post on X, Balchunas wrote: “Hearing chatter [that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Trading & Markets division] engaged [with] exchanges this week on spot bitcoin ETF 19b-4s, is advising […] The post SEC rumored to be instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to incorporate cash creates appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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What’s happening with Bitcoin ETFs, and will the SEC approve them?

On October 16, the crypto community's hopes briefly surged upon hearing the news of a Bitcoin ETF approval, only to be dashed when BlackRock denied the information.

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Binance vs. SEC: How Will Circle’s Contribution Impact the Lawsuit?

Amid the unfolding developments between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and leading crypto exchange Binance, a pivotal update involving Circle, the issuer behind stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), has emerged just ahead of a hearing scheduled for October 12.

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SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, declining to answer the industry's most urgent questions while arguing that digital assets companies have been dangerously careless with customer assets.

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SEC boss scrutinized over crypto rulemaking and FTX ties

During a Sep. 27 hearing, policymakers hammered Gary Gensler and SEC over a number of issues, including FTX and perceived over-regulation

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SEC’s Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing

The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received much criticism since its publication in March 2022.

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SEC’s Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer

During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler’s Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator.

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US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘immediately’

The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight.

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SEC and Binance.US in legal dispute over customer asset management

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US, operated by BAM, are embroiled in a legal dispute concerning the handling and custody of customer assets, with both parties scheduled for a crucial hearing on Oct. 12. At the heart…

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‘I Just Want to Keep Things Moving’: Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute

A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents during a hearing Monday.

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Binance v. SEC: Hearing in Washington DC over BAM motion to compel starts now

The SEC claims Binance has been uncooperative despite the crypto exchange agreeing to a consent order on discovery in the regulator’s case against it.

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SEC Boss Gary Gensler Completes Senate Hearing: Here’s What Crypto Investors Should Know

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler is on the hot seat as the Senate Banking Committee demands answers and clarity on a range of topics including the commission’s ongoing investigations in the crypto space and Gensler’s belief that cryptocurrencies should be regulated under the securities law.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Hearing's Crypto Highlights: Details

Gensler also faced barrage of criticism for SEC's rulemaking pace

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SEC’s Gensler avoids Bitcoin ETF question in latest Senate hearing

Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the SEC, stood before the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 12, answering questions on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to the enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency industry.

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Gary Gensler confirms SEC’s use of AI for financial surveillance

The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing.

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Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto

While U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler was in the hot seat at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, the most important crypto sentiments may have come from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who tarred much of the industry as dangerous fraudsters.

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Gensler defends extensive rule-making record in congressional grilling

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler defended the agency’s record of regulation, enforcement, and its rulemaking authority during a contentious hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs this Tuesday, Sept.

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SEC chair lashes out at "noncompliance" in crypto ahead of Senate hearing

Gensler blamed the crypto industry’s “wide-ranging noncompliance” for the crises it faced. In the last few months, the SEC lost in court against both Ripple and Grayscale. Despite suffThe post SEC chair lashes out at "noncompliance" in crypto ahead of Senate hearing appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC’s Gensler accuses crypto industry of ‘wide-ranging non-compliance’

In written remarks submitted ahead of a hearing before the US Senate Banking Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has once again reiterated his stance on crypto. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, Gary Gensler, doesn’t seem to change…

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Gary Gensler Will Drive Home Crypto Securities Debate in Today’s Senate Hearing

Gary Gensler, Chair of the SEC, is set to argue that the majority of cryptocurrencies should be considered securities and therefore comply with securities laws. The post Gary Gensler Will Drive Home Crypto Securities Debate in Today’s Senate Hearing appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto On Capitol Hill: Here’s What SEC Chair Gensler Will Say At Today’s Hearing

In a highly anticipated appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is set to reiterate his stance on the regulatory landscape of crypto today (10:00 am ET).

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SEC’s Gary Gensler to hold firm on crypto enforcement in Senate hearing

Despite his agency suffering a slew of losses in the courts, Gensler is sticking to his guns at the Senate Banking Committee hearing.

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Ripple, SEC inform Judge Torres of availability for trial in Q2, 2024

Ripple Labs is ready for a court battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company’s counsel says.   Ripple’s legal team has filed a response to US Judge Analisa Torres’ order that parties to the upcoming trial hearing submit dates they would not be available in the second quarter of 2024.

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Senator Kennedy Jr. confronts SEC’s Gary Gensler on crypto regulation

Senator Kennedy questioned SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's authority and the SEC's competency in handling crypto fraud at a Senate Committee hearing on July 19.

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Coinbase, SEC Spar Over Definition of Securities, Nature of Staking in First Court Hearing

U.S. Judge Katherine Polk Faila questioned both sides on a range of topics in a Manhattan courthouse on Thursday.

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Is XRP ready to make its first move as Ripple claims victory? The answer is...

Gemini announced it may restart offering trading services for XRP on its platform The announcement came hours after Ripple vs SEC case saw a final hearing in court The infamous cryptocurrencThe post Is XRP ready to make its first move as Ripple claims victory? The answer is... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Coinbase Goes to Court Against the SEC

Coinbase (COIN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission will meet in court this week. The hearing – the questions asked and the answers given – should provide some hints on how the case may go (for now, anyway).

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The SEC’s odd pick: Unmasking Prometheum

The following is a guest post from Hamilton Keats, CEO and co-founder of Krayon Digital. In an attempt to demonstrate that there’s a path forward for crypto firms within the existing regulatory framework, the SEC extended an invitation to Prometheum to the House Financial Services Committee hearing on digital assets.

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Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Says Gary Gensler Overstepping His Power

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton emphasized balancing regulatory enforcement and considering the consequences of potential defeats for the securities regulator. The former official told CNBC, "What you're hearing from leaders of the regulatory organizations is, if we're not losing cases, if we're not being pushed back on by the courts, We're not doing enough.

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Mark Cuban Predicts Crypto Apocalypse: 90% Of Companies Will Go Broke

Tech behemoth Mark Cuban and former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark engaged in a heated exchange over the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.  The discussion was sparked by the recent temporary restraining order (TRO) hearing against Binance, which sought to freeze all of the exchange’s U.S. assets. Related Reading: […]

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‘Who the hell’ is Prometheum and what did it say to Congress about SEC compliance?

A testimony given at a United States House of Representatives hearing by the blockchain firm’s co-founder, Aaron Kaplan, has drawn the attention of those in the crypto space.

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Digital Assets hearing latest – sufficiently decentralized tokens may still avoid security label

The House Financial Services hearing on “The Future of Digital Assets” contained a wealth of information on the potential future of the digital asset space in the United States. Following the recent SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, the industry has feared for the future of web3 within the U.

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Binance.US Responds To Motion Seeking Fund Freeze, Asserts SEC’s Claims Are Invalid

Binance. US has submitted its defense before the June 13 hearing to determine the freezing of its funds. Binance. US criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for a temporary restraining order, describing it as draconian and unduly burdensome.

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