Kamala Harris' crypto stance: 'Time to catch up' and change, urge execs

Pro-crypto Democrats urged Harris to reconsider her anti-crypto stance as Trump's support grew. Rep. Wiley Nickel criticized Trump’s crypto approach, doubting SEC Chair Gensler’s removal. дальше »

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Trump made many promises to Bitcoiners — Can he keep them?

The Republican nominee for US president pledged to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler, and have all Bitcoin mined in the United States. дальше »

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Bitcoin Holds Ground At $65,700 Amid Unchanged Fed Rates, Anticipating September Moves

In the wake of the highly anticipated address by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Bitcoin (BTC) maintained a steady course on Wednesday as the Fed opted to keep interest rates unchanged at 5. 25%-5. дальше »

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Bitcoin holds steady as Fed chair Powell hints at rate cuts in September, says no plans for CBDC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Wednesday that the central bank might reduce interest rates at its upcoming September meeting if the current trend of easing inflation continues. This announcement comes as recent data indicates a decline in inflation closer to the Fed’s 2% target, while unemployment has risen slightly above 4%. дальше »

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Donald Trump's potential SEC chairman should tackle 5 issues

Donald Trump has promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whose work at the agency was defined by his animosity toward crypto.

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Kamala Harris seeks to 'reset' crypto relations: What’s behind the move?

Kamala Harris's team reportedly contacted Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple Labs.  Democratic politicians urged the DNC to choose a pro-crypto SEC chair and VP nominee.  US Vice President KamalThe post Kamala Harris seeks to 'reset' crypto relations: What’s behind the move? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Democrats urge Harris and DNC to select crypto-friendly Vice President, SEC Chair

A range of Democrat politicians wrote a letter to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday, urging the party to pivot away from its anti-crypto policies. In the letter shared by the vice president of research at Riot Platforms Pierre Rochard on X, the Democrats advised the party to take a “forward-looking approach” to digital […] The post Democrats urge Harris and DNC to select crypto-friendly Vice President, SEC Chair appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelected

The Republican Party candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies if he wins in November against prospective Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris. дальше »

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Tyler Winklevoss calls for new SEC Chair before US elections

Tyler Winklevoss has stressed the urgent need for a new SEC Chair to be appointed before the upcoming U.S. elections. Winklevoss urges swift SEC leadership change before the election In a recent post on X, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Winklevoss… дальше »

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Coinbase Narrows Demand for SEC Chair Gensler's Crypto Messages

Coinbase Inc. (COIN) is going after internal chatter at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that may shed light on its pursuit of cryptocurrency exchanges as illegal enterprises – including Chair Gary Gensler's own communications – but the scope of its latest request filed on Tuesday has been dialed back after resistance from a federal judge. дальше »

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South Korea FSC chair advises caution on corporate crypto transactions

South Korea's nominee for FSC chair, Kim Byoung-hwan, expressed caution about corporate crypto transactions, signaling opposition to spot Bitcoin ETFs. дальше »

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Hester Peirce for SEC Chair? This U.S legislator had this to say...

Hill has long criticized Gensler's handling of crypto issues He urged the Senate to advance FIT21, with CFTC oversight for spot crypto exchanges In 2024, the cryptocurrency landscape has so The post Hester Peirce for SEC Chair? This U. дальше »

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Coinbase refines subpoena to focus on Gensler’s period as SEC chair

Crypto exchange Coinbase has narrowed the scope of its subpoena to Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Initially, the exchange sought access to both current and past private communications of SEC Chair Gary… дальше »

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Coinbase narrows subpoena, wants Gensler’s emails during time as SEC Chair

Coinbase initially demanded a subpoena into Gary Gensler’s private communications before his time as SEC Chair but has changed tactics in its latest letter to the judge. дальше »

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New FDIC Leadership May Improve Bank-Crypto Interactions

The FDIC Chair nominee's stance could alleviate restrictions that have hindered crypto-related activities within the banking sector. The post New FDIC Leadership May Improve Bank-Crypto Interactions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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CFTC Chair Declares 70-80% of Crypto Assets Are Not Securities

CFTC Chairman Behnam claims 70-80% of crypto assets aren’t securities, advocating for CFTC regulation to simplify and clarify crypto laws. The post CFTC Chair Declares 70-80% of Crypto Assets Are Not Securities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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CFTC Chair: Illinois Court Affirms Bitcoin And Ether As Commodities, 80% Of Cryptos Are Not Securities

In a regulatory victory for the largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) were officially classified as commodities during Wednesday’s Digital Commodities Senate AG hearing.  Court Backs Bitcoin And Ether’s Commodity Status According to live coverage of the hearing by Fox journalist Eleanor Terret, Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO urges action on crypto regulation, criticizes SEC chair following Biden roundtable

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the need for substantive action in crypto regulation following a pivotal roundtable discussion with key industry and government figures. The event gathered prominent figures such as entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, and Circle Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte. дальше »

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CFTC Chair says 70-80% of cryptocurrencies are non-securities

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says a majority of cryptocurrencies, 70-80%, are non-securities. Behnam appeared before the  U. S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s Hearing on the Oversight of Digital Commodities on Wednesday. дальше »

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Jerome Powell's Market Update Spurs Crypto Response: Details

Fed chair Jerome Powell recently delivered remarks with implications for markets дальше »

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Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress

Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation. дальше »

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Bitwise files amended Ethereum ETF S-1 — experts predict July launch

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said that the commission could give final approvals on spot Ether ETFs sometime in summer 2024, while some analysts are predicting as early as July. дальше »

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Blockchain can combat illicit fund transfers, Nigeria’s top finance investigator says

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chair, Olanipekun Olukoyede, advocates for the adoption of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat illegal fund flows, дальше »

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Solana ETF possible with a change in POTUS, SEC: Balchunas

Two industry pundits believe a change in SEC Chair is needed to even entertain the idea of a spot Solana ETF.

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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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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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Ripple’s Garlinghouse says SEC Gensler’s actions could sink Biden in November

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes SEC chair Gary Gensler’s actions could jeopardize President Joe Biden’s chances in the upcoming November elections. Garlinghouse made the statement via social media platform X in reaction to Gensler’s June 25 Bloomberg interview. 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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SEC chair Gensler criticizes crypto sector for non-compliance and ‘high centralization’

SEC chair Gary Gensler reaffirmed previous criticisms of the crypto industry, stating that the sector is highly centralized with “significant non-compliance” in a Bloomberg interview on June 25. дальше »

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Spot Ethereum ETFs by 2 July? Analyst makes this bold prediction!

Analyst's remarks hinted at Ethereum ETFs possibly starting on 2 July Bitcoin seems to be underperforming ahead of ETH ETF approval Following SEC Chair Gary Gensler's promising remarks ("somThe post Spot Ethereum ETFs by 2 July? Analyst makes this bold prediction! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC to fully approve spot Ether ETFs by September as Solciety’s presale kicks off in four days

Key takeaways The SEC chair has revealed that the regulator will fully approve spot Ether ETFs by September. The Solciety presale launches in four days and will last for only 30 days. SEC to fully approve spot Ether ETFs this summer Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has revealed that the […] The post SEC to fully approve spot Ether ETFs by September as Solciety’s presale kicks off in four days appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Gary Gensler could “literally cost Joe Biden the election,” says Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban criticizes SEC Chair Gary Gensler, warning that his stance on crypto could cost Biden the White House. The post Gary Gensler could “literally cost Joe Biden the election,” says Mark Cuban appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs Approaching Full Approval, SEC Chair Indicates Summer End Timeline

In a significant regulatory shift, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) partially approved the long-awaited Ethereum ETF filings submitted by prominent asset managers three weeks ago, including BlackRock and Grayscale. дальше »

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From Silicon Valley to Global Hubs: US Crypto Developers Shift Overseas, Experts Weigh In

The United States has long been a beacon of technological innovation, but in recent years, it has seen a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency sector. A combination of stringent regulations spearheaded by SEC Chair Gary Gensler and growing international competition has led to a notable decline in the US’s share of global crypto development. Related […] дальше »

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CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam tells Senate agency can handle greater crypto responsibilities

CFTC chair Rostin Behnam said the agency is capable of handling additional crypto responsibilities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations on June 13. Behnam denied the suggestion that the CFTC would be “biting off… more than it can chew” if it gained additional crypto authority. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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

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SEC chair says S-1 approvals for spot Ether ETFs in the summer

SEC Chair Gary Gensler told lawmakers on Thursday that he sees spot Ethereum ETFs’ S-1 filings approval in the summer. The SEC Chair’s comments however did not offer much information, an ETF analyst noted. дальше »

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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.  дальше »

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SEC Chair says Ethereum ETF approval to come this summer

SEC Chair Gary Gensler discloses smooth progress towards summer approval for Ethereum ETFs. дальше »

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Assured Spot Ether ETF Approval Fails to Stir Slumping Crypto Market

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said he expected the new vehicles to have won full approval by the end of the summer. дальше »

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SEC chair sees spot Ether ETF S-1 approvals sometime in summer 2024

Some analysts had predicted that spot Ether ETFs could start trading on U.S. exchanges by the end of June, but the SEC has yet to set an exact date. дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs to Launch This Summer: SEC Chair Gary Gensler

SEC Chair Gensler announced Ethereum ETFs likely launching this summer, with final approvals progressing well, enhancing market access. The post Ethereum ETFs to Launch This Summer: SEC Chair Gary Gensler appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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White House Expected to Nominate CFTC Commissioners to FDIC, Treasury Roles: Reports

The White House is expected to nominate Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero as the next Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair media outlets have reported. дальше »

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Bloomberg analyst calls for FOIA request into SEC’s Ethereum ETF decision

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called for freedom of information access (FOIA) requests regarding the SEC’s approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. In a June 5 KITCO interview, Seyffart said that public requests should search for “emails, calls, [and] anyone that had conversations with [SEC chair] Gary Gensler” to determine what happened during the SEC’s decision-making […] The post Bloomberg analyst calls for FOIA request into SEC’s Ethereum ETF decision appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Trump vows to end Biden-Gensler crusade against crypto after taking office

Donald Trump promised to halt the anti-crypto policies of US President Joe Biden and SEC chair Gary Gensler within an hour of taking office if he is re-elected, Reuters said on June 7. Palantir adviser Jacob Helberg recounted Trump’s statements during a June 6 San Francisco fundraiser, referring to Trump’s target as the “Biden-Gensler crusade […] The post Trump vows to end Biden-Gensler crusade against crypto after taking office appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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SEC chair Gensler says spot Ethereum ETF launch timeline depends on applicants’ speed

SEC chair Gary Gensler said the timeline for spot Ethereum ETF launches depends on how quickly applicants respond to the regulator’s questions and comment on reasons for approvals. Gensler told Reuters on June 5 that the firms are “self-motivated” to answer SEC comments and can determine their responsiveness. дальше »

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SEC's Gensler Shrugs About New Crypto ETFs Strolling Through His Agency's Gates

The approval of new exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Ethereum's ether {{ETH}} is a logical next step to the regulator previously approving spot bitcoin ETFs, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler seemed to suggest twice on Wednesday. дальше »

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Spot Ether ETF approvals will ‘take some time’ — Gary Gensler

The SEC Chair spoke on CNBC on June 5, suggesting the commission could delay approving S-1 registration statements for exchanges listing spot Ether ETFs. дальше »

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