SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals on Dec. 11 with impersonating securities brokers and investment advisers to execute a scheme involving digital assets. The complaint names three Nigerian nationals and alleges that their actions diverted more than $2. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner urges to reform crypto industry regulation

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump decided to pick Paul Atkins as the chairman of the SEC last week; now, the commissioner has urged for crypto reform. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Pierce calls for the next government to reform… дальше »

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What crypto reforms could the SEC pursue under Trump? ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce explains

Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and widely regarded as “Crypto Mom,” recently shared her vision for transforming crypto regulation under Donald Trump’s leadership. дальше »

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Wyoming seeks developers for state-backed stablecoin

The State of Wyoming is hiring blockchain developers to support the creation of its government-issued stablecoin currency. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has issued public Requests for Qualification to attract talent for its stablecoin initiative, known as “Project WYST.” Stablecoins… дальше »

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Ripple’s $150 million spending for the last ‘no’

Ripple’s $150 million legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission took center stage during a recent 60 Minutes episode on CBS News.  While the segment discussed Ripple’s legal challenges and the crypto industry’s growing political influence, CEO Brad… дальше »

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Gensler’s SEC actions fueled crypto PAC Fairshake, Ripple CEO says

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse noted Fairshake, the major political action committee that was funded by crypto bigwigs in the 2024 election, was started with the Securities Exchange Commission's Gensler. дальше »

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Why Paul Atkins, Trump’s SEC chair pick, gives crypto a reason to hope again

With Paul Atkins expected to take over as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is this the regulatory lifeline crypto has been waiting for, or just another chapter of empty promises? Goodbye, Gensler. Hello, Atkins President-elect Donald… дальше »

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SEC rejecting Solana ETFs is Gensler’s ‘parting gift’ to crypto industry – Bloomberg analyst

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly reject two spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, according to Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas. Balchunas said the rejections were Chair Gary Gensler’s “parting gift” to the crypto industry. дальше »

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Altcoin Searches Hit All-Time High As Bitcoin Breaks $100k Barrier

Bitcoin continues its dramatic price surge after incoming US President Donald Trump made a few crypto-friendly picks for his next cabinet. Related Reading: Hackers Wanted! Crypto.com Puts Its Security To A $2 Million Test Bitcoin Breaks Past $100K Hours after announcing that he’ll likely nominate Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) post […] дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Deaton Issues 4 Must-Do Actions For New SEC Chair Atkins

John Deaton, the attorney representing over 75,000 XRP holders in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, has voiced strong opinions regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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South Korean watchdog squashes rumors of corporate crypto roadmap

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) denied reports claiming the government has finalized a roadmap for issuing real-name crypto accounts to corporations, including public institutions and nonprofit organizations, according to a Dec. дальше »

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Paul Atkins: The New SEC Chair and the Fate of a US Cryptocurrency Market that Remains Precarious

The appointment of Paul Atkins to the position of Chair of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent shockwaves throughout the global cryptocurrency community following his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump. дальше »

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Ripple executives praise Trump’s pro-crypto SEC head pick

Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Stuart Alderoty voiced their support for Paul Atkins as the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair.  Their optimism centers on Atkins’ reputation as a pro-innovation advocate, signaling what they believe could be a major… дальше »

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Trump Taps Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, Raising Hopes for Ripple in Ongoing Lawsuit

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), replacing outgoing chair Gary Gensler.  дальше »

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Australia’s ASIC explores stablecoins, wrapped tokens in new crypto framework

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to its crypto regulation framework, as outlined in a Dec. 4 announcement. According to the statement: “ASIC’s position continues to be that many digital assets are financial products under the current law. дальше »

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New Crypto Era Begins: Trump To Announce SEC Chair Pick As Soon As Tomorrow

Following Gary Gensler’s departure announcement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), new reports claim that re-elected US president Donald Trump is set to unveil his pick for the new SEC chairman in the coming days. дальше »

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Grayscale proposed Solana ETF to the commission: filings

Solana ETF is gaining more support to be released in the United States after Grayscale, following others’ moves to be proposed to the commission. Grayscale Investments, one of the biggest crypto-product-related asset managers, proposed the Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) to… дальше »

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Grayscale files application to convert Solana trust into spot ETF

Grayscale Investments has taken another step to expand its footprint in the digital asset market, filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Solana Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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Trump picks Paul Atkins to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler: report

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Paul Atkins, the pro-crypto former commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, as the next chair to replace Gary Gensler. According to the latest report by Unchained, Trump has reached out to the former SEC commissioner. дальше »

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Donald Trump may tap Paul Atkins as SEC chair

Bitcoin rebounded above $95,500 after President Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkin as the new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission дальше »

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BREAKING: Trump picks pro-crypto Paul Atkins to lead US Securities and Exchange Commission—report

Atkins' appointment could signal a shift towards more crypto-friendly policies at the SEC, potentially impacting regulatory approaches. The post BREAKING: Trump picks pro-crypto Paul Atkins to lead US Securities and Exchange Commission—report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says it won’t work with law firms who hire anti-crypto staff

Gurbir Grewal was the enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) He joins international law firm Milbank as a partner in its litigation and arbitration practice Brian Armstrong has said that Coinbase won’t work with law firms if they hire people who worked against the crypto industry during their time in government. дальше »

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WisdomTree Officially Files For Spot XRP ETF Amid Soaring Confidence In Incoming Trump Administration

New York-based asset manager WisdomTree has formally joined the growing list of potential issuers seeking to introduce a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Wall Street. WisdomTree submitted its S-1 registration form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the fourth firm to do so. дальше »

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Spot XRP ETF Race Heats Up As WisdomTree Files S-1 Application With SEC

Global exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer and asset manager WisdomTree has officially submitted an S-1 application for a spot XRP ETF to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the fourth asset manager in the US to seek approval of the index fund. дальше »

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WisdomTree files S-1 for spot XRP ETF with SEC

New York-based asset manager WisdomTree has submitted a Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund. According to the SEC filing document, the WisdomTree XRP fund will be listed on the Cboe… дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings surpass 400,000 BTC after latest $1.5 billion buy

MicroStrategy has added 15,400 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings, spending around $1. 5 billion, according to a Dec. 2 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks the company’s fourth consecutive weekly purchase, with an average acquisition price of $95,976 per Bitcoin. дальше »

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SEC Sues Touzi Capital Over $115 Million Securities Fraud – Details

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Touzi Capital LLC, a crypto mining company, and its managing member Eng Taing over multiple securities law violations. The US securities regulator claims the defendants allegedly deceived investors and misappropriated funds to the tune of $115 million. дальше »

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How Taiwan’s updated crypto regulations protect investors from scams

Taiwan is intensifying its regulatory efforts to address crypto fraud and safeguard investor interests with a series of strict anti-money laundering (AML) measures. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has advanced the implementation date for these new rules to November 30, 2024, amid growing concerns over illegal activities such as fraud and money laundering. The move […] дальше »

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Trump’s Crypto Czar Candidate Sees Strategic Value In Establishing A US Bitcoin Reserve

Chris Giancarlo, a leading candidate to head the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and author of the book “Crypto Dad,” recently addressed key aspects of President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious plans for the crypto sector. дальше »

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Trump team interviews former Commissioner Paul Atkins for SEC chair role

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Paul Atkins, a seasoned financial regulator and advocate for deregulation, as the next chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Former commissioner Paul Atkins is top candidate for SEC chair

Paul Atkins, a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, is the favorite to become the next chair of the regulatory agency. Atkins is still the leading candidate for the role that Gary Gensler will vacate in January 2025, Fox… дальше »

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Bloomberg analyst says altcoin ETFs will ignite a ‘wild’ crypto market in 2025

Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated that unless a big collapse happens, the altcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) awaiting approval will make crypto “pretty wild.” He shared that 14 altcoin-related ETFs await approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the next 12 months, including funds giving exposure to Solana (SOL), XRP, Hedera […] The post Bloomberg analyst says altcoin ETFs will ignite a ‘wild’ crypto market in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has raised concerns about South Korea’s readiness to approve spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Ju compared the regulatory climate in South Korea to the contentious stance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, suggesting that such an […] The post CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Trump in considerations for CFTC to regulate crypto

The U.S. President-elect’s administration is considering the commodity trading authority to take over the crypto regulations. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is in Donald Trump’s eye to lead the emerging financial industry, cryptocurrency, after the exchange commission weighed on… дальше »

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Hoskinson Unveils Next Step Over Cardano And XRP Omission In Wyoming

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has publicly criticized the Wyoming Stable Token Commission’s recent blockchain network selections for the state’s upcoming stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token (WST). дальше »

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$113 Billion Asset Manager Files For Spot XRP ETF As Optimism Surges Over Major Leadership Shakeup At SEC

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U.K. FCA will finalize crypto industry regulations in 2026: report

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize regulations for the crypto industry by 2026, following input from organizations such as the Treasury, Bank of England, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission According to a Bloomberg report on Nov.… дальше »

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How High Can XRP Price Realistically Go After Gensler’s Resignation?

The resignation of Gary Gensler as the Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective January 20th -the same day President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated – is set to be a monumental day for the XRP community. дальше »

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Hashdex submits revised filing for Its Crypto Index ETF Proposal

Hashdex has amended its S-1 application for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US exchange-traded fund for the second time. According to the Nov. 25 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, this revised submission follows the SEC’s earlier request in… дальше »

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US detaining Bitcoin mining equipment at border: report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at the request of the Federal Communications Commission, has been detaining imports of Bitmain’s Antminer ASIC miners at ports nationwide for up to two months. The delays have impacted seven U.S.-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies… дальше »

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WisdomTree Enters XRP ETF Race Amid Rising Confidence In Trump’s New Administration

On Monday, it was announced that asset manager WisdomTree has entered the race for a spot XRP ETF. The move comes at a pivotal time, marked by expected leadership changes at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the recent election of Donald Trump. дальше »

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XRP Below $1? Not Happening, Claims Millionaire Analyst

Ripple’s XRP has traded below the $1 level for nearly three years, affected primarily by the cases filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Even during the mini bull run immediately after Donald Trump’s election, XRP had a sluggish price action, struggling to maintain its $0. дальше »

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Gensler to resign as SEC chair: What happens next under Trump?

Gary Gensler, the high-profile and often polarizing chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announced his resignation, effective the day President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here’s the announcement on X: Gensler’s decision is hardly unexpected for those attuned to… дальше »

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Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher declines potential SEC leadership role

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer, has withdrawn from consideration to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the incoming Trump administration. Gallagher’s decision to remove himself from consideration marks a major development in the search for Gary… дальше »

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SEC Shake-Up: Gensler Resigns, Bitcoin Eyes $100K, XRP Surges 26%, and Monsta Mash ($MASH) Takes Center Stage!

The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing with excitement as news broke that Gary Gensler, Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will step down on January 20, 2025. His resignation coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. дальше »

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Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February

Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Celebrates as SEC’s Gensler Plans January Exit Ahead of Trump Presidency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler announced on Thursday he will step down in January, marking the end of a contentious relationship with the cryptocurrency industry and setting the stage for potentially sweeping regulatory changes under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. дальше »

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Court Says No: SEC Loses Battle Over Crypto Broker Regulation

In recent months, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Gary Gensler has been under fire over its “regulation-by-enforcement” policy, and many are looking for clarity in crypto rules. Related Reading: Japanese Crypto Entrepreneur Sparks Controversy: ‘Yen Is Backed By Hostages’ Today, the crypto industry moved a few steps into clarity when a Texan federal […] дальше »

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Solana ETFs on the horizon? CBOE seeks approval as SOL breaks ATH

Solana ETF process moves forward with four 19b-4 filings. SOL has hit a new ATH since November 2021. CBOE has submitted four 19b-4 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SThe post Solana ETFs on the horizon? CBOE seeks approval as SOL breaks ATH appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Solana ETF Prospects Brighten Amid Productive SEC Talks With Issuers

On Thursday, Fox reporter Eleanor Terret revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively engaging in discussions with several asset managers regarding the launch of the new spot Solana ETF market. дальше »

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