Ethereum ETF update: ProShares steps up with S-1 filing as ETH slides

ProShares filed an S-1 to launch an Ethereum ETF. ETH's price continued to decline along with its network growth. Over the past few days, Ethereum [ETH] fell victim to the larger bearish senThe post Ethereum ETF update: ProShares steps up with S-1 filing as ETH slides appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US court issues final judgement against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, imposes $4.5 billion in fines

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a final judgment against Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon, in the high-profile case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Terraform Labs Reaches $4.47 Billion Settlement With US SEC

Terraform Labs, the company at the center of a significant collapse in 2022, has agreed to pay a substantial settlement of $4. 47 billion to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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BREAKING: Terraform to pay $4.47B to resolve SEC civil lawsuit

The settlement would resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission following Terraform’s collapse in 2022. дальше »

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Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to two June 11 court filings. One filing states that Musk, as the plaintiff, filed a notice of entry of dismissal and proof of service. The other states that the case has been dismissed without prejudice, leaving Musk with the option of refiling it later. дальше »

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ProShares files S-1 for spot Ethereum ETF, expands on BNY Mellon and Coinbase roles

ProShares filed an S-1 registration statement for its spot Ethereum ETF on June 11, confirming and expanding on the roles of various fund participants. According to the filing, Coinbase Credit will serve as the company’s trade credit lender, allowing it to borrow Ethereum (ETH) and cash for certain transactions that exceed its trading balance. дальше »

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ProShares seeks SEC nod for spot Ethereum ETF listing on NYSE

ProShares, a prominent issuer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has filed a proposal to list and trade spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). According to the filing with the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC),… дальше »

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New York Atty. General Goes After Crypto Crooks In $1 Billion Scam Bust

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against two crypto companies, NovaTech Ltd and AWS Mining Pty Ltd, alleging a staggering $1 billion scam. The lawsuit, targeting not just the companies but also their associates, paints a disturbing picture of religious manipulation and exploited trust within immigrant communities. Related Reading: Germans In […] дальше »

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NYAG sues crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for alleged $1b fraud

New York AG Letitia James has sued crypto firms NovaTechFx and AWS Mining for allegedly defrauding over 11,000 individuals out of more than $1 billion in a pyramid scheme. New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James filed a lawsuit on… дальше »

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NYAG Sues 2 Crypto Pyramid Schemes, Promoters Targeting Haitian-Americans in $1B Scam

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against two purported crypto companies and their top promoters, a married couple, for allegedly operating two consecutive pyramid schemes that predominantly targeted Haitian immigrants to the U.S. дальше »

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FTX creditor group files objection against bankruptcy reorganization plan

A group of FTX creditors led by Sunil Kavuri has objected to the reorganization plan filed by the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy managers. According to a June 5 court filing, the creditors argued that the plan failed the best interest test. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor To Pay $40M And Settle Tax Fraud Lawsuit – Details

According to Bloomberg, Michael Saylor, the chairman of business intelligence software company MicroStrategy and a Bitcoin (BTC) bull, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle a tax fraud lawsuit.   The lawsuit, filed by the attorney general’s office in Washington, D. дальше »

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Ark Invest exits Ether ETF race, 21Shares continues with rebranded fund

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management was removed from the spot Ether ETF application filed with 21Shares. What happened? дальше »

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Ethereum Spot ETF: Franklin Templeton Launches Fee War With 0.19% Offer

Following the abrupt approval of the Ethereum Spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), several prospective issuers have now filed amended versions of their S-1 forms. This development follows an initial directive from the commission that necessitated all asset managers vying to launch an Ether Spot ETF  to submit their draft S-1 filings on Friday. дальше »

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Coinbase slams SEC in closing brief over refusal to provide clear regulation

Coinbase filed a closing brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on May 31, challenging the SEC’s denial of its rulemaking petition. The case revolves around a single, conclusory sentence in the SEC’s order, which “disagreed” with Coinbase’s assertion that current SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms. дальше »

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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit

Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, have reached a settlement agreement with the SEC to end the civil lawsuit filed in the US over allegations of defrauding crypto investors. The development comes after a jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York found the company and Kwon liable […] The post Terraform Labs, Do Kwon reach tentative settlement with SEC to end civil lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Ripple Moves To Shake Things Up With The SEC With $6 XRP Price Highly In View

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LUNA price skyrockets as Terraform Labs, Do Kwon agree to settle SEC fraud case

Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have agreed to a tentative settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to court documents filed on Thursday, the Singapore-based crypto entity and Do Kwon had reached the agreement with the US regulator to settle the fraud case on May 29. The development follows a […] дальше »

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Blackrock updates S-1 filing for Ethereum ETF, marking step toward launch

BlackRock amended the S-1 registration statement for its spot Ethereum ETF in a May 29 filing, marking a step toward approval. The filing builds on BlackRock’s original registration statement, which was initially filed in November 2023. дальше »

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Ether ETFs Clear Major Hurdle, Though SEC Hasn't Cleared Them for Trading Yet

The Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved 19b-4 forms filed by issuers looking to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a key step forward in bringing the fund on the market. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Latest Filing Marks Beginning Of The End Of Historic Battle

The long-running legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is one step closer to an end with the Commission’s latest filing. The court is expected to give its judgment soon enough, as both parties have filed all necessary briefs. дальше »

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Cboe submits 5 amended ETH ETF filings amid renewed chance of approval

Cboe BZX filed 19-b4 amendments related to five spot Ethereum ETFs on May 21, significantly increasing the odds of each fund’s approval. The news coincided with a sudden spike in odds on Polymarket, which reports 70% odds of approval by May 31, up from just 10% hours before. дальше »

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Fidelity Drops Staking Plans From Ethereum ETF Filing, Boosting Approval Odds Amidst SEC’s Sudden U-Turn

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Where billionaires invest: why 13F report matters for the crypto industry

A new quarterly 13F report has revealed that the world’s largest companies are investing considerable sums in Bitcoin ETFs. What does this mean for the crypto industry? A few hundred U.S. firms have filed Form 13F with the Securities and… дальше »

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Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing

Fidelity has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for its Ethereum ETF, removing language about staking rewards amid SEC concerns over the classification of staked Ether as a security. The post Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Dolce & Gabbana Sued for Messing Up Delivery of Its NFTs: Bloomberg

A lawsuit filed on Thursday alleges Dolce & Gabbana USA messed up their delivery resulting in NFTs bought by a customer for $6,000 losing 97% of their value, Bloomberg reports. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg

Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson. 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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Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitfarms Axes CEO Amidst $27 Million Lawsuit

Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the termination of its interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), Geoffrey Morphy after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. дальше »

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Geoffrey Morphy’s $27M lawsuit leads to Bitfarms ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Bitfarms has terminated Morphy as CEO and president of the mining firm following the filing of a lawsuit against the company. Morphy’s filed a lawsuit against Bitfarms seeking a staggering $27 million in damages, prompting Bitfarms to terminate his role despite prior announcement of plans to have him remain […] дальше »

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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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JP Morgan, Wells Fargo latest major banks to disclose Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

JP Morgan and Wells Fargo are the latest major global banks to disclose exposure to Bitcoin via some of the spot BTC exchange-traded funds launched in January. The two lenders filed their 13F disclosures on May 10, revealing a modest investment in the Bitcoin ETFs. 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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Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims – in cash – within 60 days of court approval, according to new documents filed Tuesday evening. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Sealed Remedies Reply Brief Filed, What To Expect Now

In the latest from the XRP lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has filed its remedies reply brief under seal, signaling a significant advance in the case’s remedies phase. дальше »

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Ripple vs. SEC: Lawyer Sheds Light on XRP Endgame

James K. Filan, the experienced lawyer, took to X today to share insights into the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and SEC. In today’s tweet, Filan revealed that the SEC had filed its remedies reply brief and supporting exhibits under seal. дальше »

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Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit

Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries — Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Asset Management, LLC. — and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, on May 5. дальше »

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Ripple Counters SEC’s Opposition Brief With New Filing, What Does It Say?

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A […] дальше »

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Former FTX executive Ryan Salame forfeits $5.9m Bahamas mansion

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has agreed to transfer his multimillion-dollar Bahamas home as part of a plea agreement in a criminal prosecution. According to a request filed by FTX Trading Ltd and connected debtors with… дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) Aims to Dismiss SEC Accountant’s Testimony in Ongoing Lawsuit: Here’s What to Expect

In the latest development of the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory agency has filed a motion opposing Ripple’s request to strike the declaration of Andrea Fox, a top SEC accountant. дальше »

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OpenAI hit with privacy complaint in Austria, potential EU law breach

Austrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of providing false information and potentially breaching EU privacy regulations. дальше »

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Custodia Bank claps back against court ruling, wants Fed master account

Custodia Bank has filed a notice of appeal on April 26, challenging a lower court's decision from March denying its attempt to officially join the U.S. banking system. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Backs Coinbase In SEC Case With Amicus Brief

Pro-XRP lawyer and crypto advocate John Deaton has filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s motion to certify an interlocutory appeal in the exchange’s ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. дальше »

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Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. дальше »

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John Deaton files amicus brief in support of Coinbase appeal against SEC

The lawyer said he had filed a brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers for no charge as part of his advocacy work in the crypto space. дальше »

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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit

Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve's rejection of its bid for a master account and membership. дальше »

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Consensys Takes SEC To Court Over Efforts To Regulate Ethereum As Security

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Consensys подала в суд на SEC

Компания Consensys, разработчик кошелька MetaMask, подала иск против Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC). Организация объяснила это стремлением «защитить сообщество Ethereum в США».   Today, Consensys filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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SEC sues Bitcoin mining firm Geosyn over unregistered $5.6m securities offering

The SEC is suing a Bitcoin mining company Geosyn, alleging that the firm engaged in an unregistered securities offering, raising over $5.6 million through deceptive practices. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Geosyn Mining,… дальше »

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