Ripple CLO Advocates For Crypto, Cites US SEC Chairman’s Inefficiency

Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Ripple Labs has taken a firm stand in support of the cryptocurrency landscape, scathing the Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler for his incompetence in overseeing crypto assets. дальше »

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Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty calls SEC’s Gensler ‘struggling political liability’

Amid surging spot Ethereum ETF rumors, Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty calls SEC Chair Gensler a “struggling political liability,” suggesting political motives behind potential SEC moves. In what could be a watershed moment for the U. дальше »

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SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight

The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act would hurt investors and hamper the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's work, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF applicants submit 19b-4 forms

Five Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF applicants have submitted their 19b-4 forms to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, ETH ETF applicants — Fidelity, VanEck, Invesco/Galaxy, Ark Invest and Franklin Templeton — submitted their… дальше »

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Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024

This week, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the House of Representatives may vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill, the company behind a decentralized exchange is arguing with the SEC, and that's all just in the U. дальше »

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Ethereum Co-Founder Predicts Supply Crunch From ETFs, This Is The Price Target

Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of blockchain technology firm Consensys, has expressed that the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could lead to significant supply constraints for Ether. дальше »

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Hong Kong Privacy Commission Cracks Down on Worldcoin

Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner mandates Worldcoin to halt iris and facial scans due to significant violations of privacy regulations, reflecting growing global scrutiny. The post Hong Kong Privacy Commission Cracks Down on Worldcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UNI Price Soars 20% As Uniswap Labs Pushes Back Against SEC’s Wells Notice

Uniswap Labs, the creator of one of the largest decentralized trading platforms, is challenging a potential enforcement action by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that crypto tokens should not be classified as securities. дальше »

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Uniswap to SEC: “If forced to litigate, we will win” 

Uniswap responded to the SEC's Wells Notice, beseeching the commission to learn from past cases and remain within the confines of its constitutional duties or risk defeat in court. дальше »

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Uniswap Labs Urges SEC to Drop Pending Enforcement Action in Wells Response

Uniswap Labs moved Tuesday to quash a looming regulatory battle over Ethereum's dominant decentralized crypto exchange, imploring the Securities and Exchange Commission in legal filings that its planned lawsuit wasn't worth the fight. дальше »

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UNI, LDO soar as analysts anticipate Ether ETF approval

Ethereum (ETH) has seen an incredible price surge in the past 24 hours as the market reacts to news around a potential Ethereum ETF approval. The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) kicked off this optimism when it asked for accelerated filings of 19b-4s by issuers. дальше »

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Bittrex Global CEO commends Thailand’s firm regulatory approach towards crypto

In an interview with crypto.news Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global, discussed Thailand’s regulatory direction regarding the cryptocurrency sector. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its regulatory framework to curb unlicensed crypto activities, citing fraud and money laundering… дальше »

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Galaxy Digital’s Thorn says SEC could label staked ETH as security in ETF plans

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn suggests that the SEC might classify staked Ethereum as a security in a bid to find a loop to approve spot Ethereum ETF. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might make an eyebrow-raising turn regarding… дальше »

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Ethereum jumps 17% on increased ETF approval odds

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest asset by market cap, has surged by 17% following news of a higher success rate for its exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On May 20, Ethereum experienced… дальше »

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Ethereum price prediction as supply in exchanges plummets

Ethereum price surged on Tuesday morning as expectations that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve ETH ETFs jumped. The token has soared to over $3,700 and is quickly nearing its year-to-date high of $4,090. дальше »

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ETH explodes on rumours of SEC reconsidering spot Ethereum ETF

Ethereum (ETH) has surged to new heights on the back of rumours suggesting that the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be reconsidering its stance on approving a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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Best crypto ETF by performance in 2024

Discover the top 5 crypto ETFs to watch in 2024. Insightful analysis of their performance, liquidity, and how to choose wisely in a dynamic market. After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on… дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs About to Be Approved? — Here are the Candidates Waiting for Confirmation

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Aussie admits to promoting BitConnect crypto services without a license

The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission claims that John Louis Anthony Bigatton promoted the crypto lending platform at four seminars and via two social media posts. дальше »

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US Senate votes to overturn SEC rule, allowing regulated firms to hold Bitcoin

60-38 in the Senate voted in favour of overturning the SEC rule. Bipartisan support signals a potential shift in crypto regulation. Presidential veto possible. In a landmark decision, the US Senate has voted to overturn a key Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule that barred regulated financial firms from holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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U.S. Senate joins House to overturn SEC’s crypto policy

The U. S. Senate voted 60-38 on Thursday to overturn the controversial Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto policy known as Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). This move aligns with a similar effort by the House of Representatives to erase the policy. дальше »

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U.S. Senate Votes to Kill SEC's Crypto Accounting Policy, Testing Biden's Veto Threat

The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives on Thursday in seeking to erase the controversial Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto policy known as Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, though President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the resolution. дальше »

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Over 600 firms disclose billions in Bitcoin ETF holdings

Just how attractive the spot Bitcoin ETF market is today is getting clearer with the 13F filings at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While big names such as Morgan Stanley, Susquehanna, Millennium Management and PNB Paribas have headlined the disclosures, it’s the sheer number of firms to reveal holdings that’s trending today. Also […] дальше »

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25-year old Canadian crypto guru charged for $30m ponzi

Canada’s self-named ‘crypto king’ has been has been charged with $30 million fraud. According to a May 15 announcement from the Ontario Securities Commission, Two Canadian men, namely Aiden Pleterski, 25, and Colin Murphy, 27, have been charged for duping… дальше »

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BDAG Dashboard Launch; XRP’s SEC Challenge & TON Insights

BlockDAG’s Dashboard Upgrade & $26M Presale Steals Spotlight From XRP-SEC Dispute & TON’s Volatility  The crypto market is witnessing fluctuations such as Toncoin’s (TON) price variations and the ongoing legal tussle between XRP and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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US lawmaker calls on SEC to repeal crypto custody rule ahead of Senate vote

US lawmaker Wiley Nickel has urged the Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to repeal the Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) before the impending Senate vote. SAB 121 requires financial institutions custodying crypto to hold these assets on their balance sheets. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF Dreams Dashed? Analyst Says SEC Approval ‘Slim To None’

For investors hoping for a simple way to gain exposure to Ethereum, the road seems paved with regulatory hurdles. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has thrown a wrench into plans for spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), leaving the future of these investment vehicles shrouded in uncertainty. дальше »

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From Tulip Mania to crypto ETFs: a journey through herd mentality

How does the psychology of herd mentality influence regulators’ decisions on crypto, and what does it mean for the market’s future? In January 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a landmark decision, approving the first-ever spot Bitcoin… дальше »

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Former CFTC Chair joins Paxos board of directors

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo will join the board of directors at Paxos. дальше »

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FalconX hit with $1.7 million fine for regulatory violations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined crypto trading firm FalconX a total of $1. 7 million. CFTC said the penalty relates to the Seychelles-based brokerage platform’s failure to register as futures commission merchant (FCM). дальше »

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Ripple Seeks Confidentiality in SEC Case, as Top Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Peak by September

Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal documents related to the remedies phase of its ongoing legal battle with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Submitted on May 13, 2024, the motion aims to protect sensitive information that Ripple argues could harm its competitive standing and business operations if disclosed publicly. дальше »

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'CryptoDad' Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board

Paxos has added J. Christopher Giancarlo, a former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission who has been a public advocate for the cryptocurrency sector, to its board of directors, the company told CoinDesk. дальше »

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SEC’s hostile stance threatens US crypto innovation

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amplifies its grip on the cryptocurrency sector, the atmosphere within the industry is charged with concern and a pressing call for clarity in regulations. дальше »

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FalconX Settles With CFTC for $1.8M Over Failure to Register as Futures Commission Merchant

FalconX will pay $1.8 million to settle newly-announced charges from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that the crypto trading firm violated commodities laws by failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM), according to a Monday announcement from the regulator. дальше »

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Worried About Which Crypto ETFs To Buy? ETFSwap (ETFS) Has Got You Covered

New investment alternatives were made possible by the US Security and Exchange Commission’s approval of the first Spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. But access is mostly available to wealthy investors. дальше »

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Tether CEO slams Ripple chief’s USDT remarks: Here’s what he said

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has slammed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s remarks that the US government is “going after” Tether (USDT) as mere “FUD.” The Tether CEO also hit back at Garlinghouse as a CEO at the helm of a company currently under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). UDST is the world’s […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Predicts SEC Losing In The Long Run In Fight Against Crypto

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SEC Counters Coinbase’s Petition For New Crypto Regulations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a countermotion against Coinbase’s rulemaking petition for the crypto industry. In a brief submitted on May 10, the US regulator argues against Coinbase’s request stating there is no need for creating a regulatory framework for crypto assets in place of existing US securities laws. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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SEC Rebuts Coinbase's Attempt to Get Appeals Court to Answer Key Crypto Question

Coinbase hasn't successfully argued that an appeals court needs to look at how securities regulations might apply to digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U. дальше »

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Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken has refuted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims that its platform listed securities, pointing out that the financial regulator’s arguments attempt to restructure the US financial system beyond its regulatory scope, according to a May 9 court filing. дальше »

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Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims to Avoid 'Significant Reordering' of U.S. Financial Structure

Lawyers of crypto exchange Kraken have told a U. S. court that claims by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it should be dismissed to avoid a "significant reordering" of the U. дальше »

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US House Opposes SEC’s Crypto Policy With New Resolution

The US House of Representatives has voted for a resolution to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s 2022 bulletin on crypto custodian accounting. US President Joe Biden released a statement opposing the resolution and revealing a possible veto if the bill passes the Senate. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyers Predict Ripple Will Lose Motion Against SEC Even as XRP Army Anticipates $3 High

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Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late

Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. дальше »

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Hong Kong authorities expose crypto scam featuring deepfake Elon Musk

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has warned the public about a fraudulent crypto exchange platform that uses AI-generated videos of Elon Musk to promote crypto trading services. дальше »

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SEC delays crypto wallet provider Exodus’ NYSE American listing amid ongoing scrutiny

Crypto wallet provider Exodus said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a “surprising last-minute decision” that delayed its planned listing on the NYSE American Stock Exchange, according to a May 9 statement. дальше »

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$20 On The Horizon For XRP? Unpacking A Potential 650x Surge And What It Means

Ripples of uncertainty continue to surround XRP, the cryptocurrency created by Ripple Labs. Once a high-flyer, XRP has seen its price plummet amidst a protracted legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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House Votes to Erase SEC Crypto Policy While President Biden Vows Veto

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a resolution Wednesday to reject the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cryptocurrency accounting guidance that the industry said has deterred banks from handling crypto customers, but President Joe Biden is already promising he'll veto the effort if it hits his desk. дальше »

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SEC files final response in XRP lawsuit, rejects Ripple’s claims

The United States States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has filed its final response to its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. According to the filing, the commission has refuted Ripple’s claims that it acted without recklessness in handling the XRP cryptocurrency.… дальше »

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