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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Securitize receives $47m funding round headed by BlackRock

Securitize has recently finalized a substantial $47 million funding round led by BlackRock to support its ongoing innovations and expansion in digital asset securities. дальше »

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Is Litecoin Next? Proposed ETF Could Bolster Crypto’s Mainstream Appeal

The world of cryptocurrencies is abuzz with the potential arrival of a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF): the Litecoin ETF. Championed by Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, the proposed ETF is aiming to gain the coveted approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Unrealistic Demands? Crypto Figure Says Consensys Might “Need Prayers”

Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […] дальше »

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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. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: SEC Counters Ripple’s Motion To Strike – A Detailed Analysis

In the XRP lawsuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has countered Ripple Labs’s recent motion to strike the declaration of SEC summary witness Andrea Fox. The agency’s filing asserts that the testimony is permissible as summary evidence under federal law, not requiring expert disclosure as claimed by Ripple. дальше »

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Crypto Ads Crackdown: Thailand’s SEC Warns Exchanges Against Misleading Advertising

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned digital asset platforms over crypto promotion and misleading advertisement. According to local reports, these platforms must be careful with their ads and focus on benefiting investors. дальше »

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Hong Kong ETFs begin trading, issuers unfazed if US declares ETH a security

Hong Kong already has a clear definition of Ethereum and it is not a security, said OSL Digital Securities head Wayne Huang.

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Ethereum Regulatory Saga: Court Filings Expose SEC Chair Gensler’s Stand

Newly disclosed court filings have shed light on the belief of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, that Ethereum (ETH) is an “unregistered security” under the Howey Test, which is considered by the vast majority of crypto advocates to be an outdated legal framework for regulating crypto assets.   According […] дальше »

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SEC has regarded Ethereum as security for at least a year: report

SEC began investigtions into Ethereum as a security in March 2023. The regulator sent subpoenas and a Wells Notice to Consensys, a Ethereum development firm. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly viewed Ethereum as an unregistered security for at least a year, FOX Business reported on Monday. дальше »

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SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

The Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began investigating Ethereum’s security status last year, according to an April 29 court filing by Consensys. The filing disclosed that Gurbir Grewal, the Director of the Division of Enforcement, sanctioned the Formal Order of Investigation concerning ‘Ethereum 2. дальше »

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VanEck lead charge as Australia prepares for Bitcoin ETF launch

Australia is poised to join the global trend of countries, including the US and Hong Kong, allowing their citizens to invest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ASX to approve Bitcoin ETFs Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) could approve its inaugural batch of spot Bitcoin ETF before the end of the […] The post VanEck lead charge as Australia prepares for Bitcoin ETF launch appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethereum Spot ETFs Unlikely To Get Green Light In May: Tron Founder

Expectations that the highly anticipated Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will be approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have continued to drop. In this regard, Justin Sun, founder of the Tron network, has made a significant prediction on the regulatory chances of Spot Ethereum ETF, indicating that it is unlikely that […] дальше »

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Justin Sun predicts SEC rejection of Ethereum ETF in May, citing need for crypto education

Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun says the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would not approve an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in May. In an April 28 post on X (formerly Twitter), Sun noted that the crypto industry still needs to prepare for a long-term education with regulators, especially in helping them understand how the […] The post Justin Sun predicts SEC rejection of Ethereum ETF in May, citing need for crypto education appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Australia to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024: Bloomberg

Australia gears up for a crypto boom as the country’s largest securities exchange is poised to list its first spot-Bitcoin ETFs by the end of 2024. Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is anticipated to greenlight the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds… дальше »

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Australian Securities Exchange Could Approve Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Before 2024-End: Bloomberg

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which accounts for 90% of Australia's equity market, is expected to approve the first spot-Bitcoin {BTC} exchange traded funds (ETFs) before the end of 2024, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Bitcoin spot ETFs expected to debut on Australian top exchange’s main board this year: Bloomberg

ASX, Australia's top securities exchange is set to approve the first Bitcoin spot ETFs for its main board this year, according to Bloomberg. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs expected to debut on Australian top exchange’s main board this year: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Uniswap and Chainlink Advocates Focus on Raffle Coin Presale, Forecasting 50X Returns

Since the inception of the crypto-asset industry, conventional finance bodies and regulators have teamed up to drag crypto players into potholes of concerns. A robust lawsuit against Uniswap from the US regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission, has hurt its market, sparking a shift toward Raffle Coin. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund

Franklin Templeton's OnChain fund now allows BENJI token holders to perform peer-to-peer transfers, enhancing the digital asset ecosystem. The post Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Road To Approval? The First Spot Ethereum ETF Lands On The DTCC Website

Franklin Templeton’s Ethereum Spot ETF ticker has appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) list, indicating a possible signal that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve Ethereum ETFs. дальше »

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Goodbye Ethereum Spot ETFs — US SEC Angling To Reject Offering With Approvals Touted For 2025

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears set to reject applications for spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETF), with recent in-house meetings painting a bleak future for the proposed offering. 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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Texas Crypto Mining Firm And Co-Founders Face SEC Charges In $5M Fraud Allegations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Geosyn Mining, LLC, a Texas-based crypto mining and hosting company, and its co-founders, Caleb Ward and Jeremy McNutt, over allegations of engaging in unregistered and fraudulent activities. дальше »

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Oldest US Bank Invests In 2 Bitcoin ETFs, SEC Filing Shows

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon), the oldest and one of the largest banks in the United States, has disclosed its investments in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to its recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, BNY Mellon has acquired stakes in spot BTC ETFs managed by BlackRock and Grayscale. […] дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Court Gives Regulator Tight Deadline To Strike Back

In the latest updates on the court case between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, has ordered strict deadlines for the regulatory agency to respond to the crypto firm’s motion. дальше »

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

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Ripple (XRP) Whales move 180M tokens amid new updates in the SEC lawsuit

Ripple’s (XRP) latest whale actions have attracted the attention of crypto players. The entities have shifted more than 180 million coins in various transactions. The massive token transfers triggered speculations as they corresponded with crucial developments in the legal fight between the Securities & Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs. Judge Netburn issued a new order on […] дальше »

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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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Consensys sues SEC, seeks court declaration that Ethereum is not a security

Consensys filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25 over allegations that the watchdog has overstepped in its authority in trying to regulate Ethereum (ETH). дальше »

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Consensys sues the SEC, wants court to declare Ethereum not a security

Consensys, a blockchain software technology company backing the Ethereum blockchain, has sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Consensys sues the SEC The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, concerns Consensys’ complaint against the SEC’s impending enforcement action against the company. Also key to the lawsuit is Consensys’ […] дальше »

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Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority’ Over Ethereum

Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator. дальше »

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SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). дальше »

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Crypto for Advisors: The Professionalization of Crypto

The professionalization of crypto is here, whether it’s tokenized securities, crypto-forward financial products from the world’s largest asset managers or platforms that help financial advisors access this new market directly. дальше »

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a16z Crypto recommends startup founders ‘never publicly sell tokens’ in US

“The SEC argues that nearly every token should be registered under U.S. securities laws,” commented a16z Crypto’s general counsel, Miles Jennings. дальше »

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SEC Anticipated To Reject Spot Ethereum ETFs In Upcoming Decision, ETH Price Takes 5% Hit

Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a significant 5% price drop. This drop comes amid growing speculation that the highly anticipated Ethereum ETFs will likely be rejected by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the upcoming May deadline. дальше »

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KangaMoon price forecast amid pessimism over spot Ethereum ETF approval in May

Ethereum (ETH) continues to hover above $3,100, with bulls showing great resilience as several altcoins battle pressure near key support levels. However, could news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may reject spot Ethereum ETF applications in May dent ETH price outlook? What does this mean for KangaMoon (KANG), the new meme coin […] дальше »

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Spot Ethereum ETFs reportedly facing potential SEC denial

The SEC is anticipated to deny applications for spot Ethereum ETFs following discouraging meetings with issuers. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of Ethereum, the… дальше »

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Tron and New Crypto Raboo See Sharp Increase in Investment. Uniswap Faces SEC Suit

The crypto market is beginning to simmer following the Bitcoin halving event. However, the wealth isn’t being universally shared. As the Uniswap price suffers in response to a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tron is experiencing a surge in value and interest. Meanwhile, the meme coin sector […] дальше »

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Do Kwon's Huge Fine Shows the SEC Is Ratcheting Up Penalties Against Crypto Firms

Suggested fines the securities watchdog suggested for Terraform Labs and Ripple are out-of-line with what it has collected from crypto firms in the past. дальше »

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SEC Drags Its Feet On Spot Ether ETFs — Delays Decision On Proposals From Franklin Templeton, Grayscale

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from Grayscale Investments and Wall Street titan Franklin Templeton. дальше »

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Ripple Replaced XRP With USDT For US Clients, Here’s Why

In yesterday’s court filing opposing the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for remedies and final judgment, Ripple disclosed significant changes to its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) operations in the United States. дальше »

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Legal Clash Erupts: 2 Crypto Companies Sue US SEC Over Controversial ‘Dealer’ Rule

Two prominent crypto industry groups, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance (CFAT) of Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to contest a newly implemented rule expanding the definition of a “dealer” in securities. дальше »

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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5. 3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud. The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit Sees Unexpected Twist as Ripple Opposes SEC’s $2 Billion Fine Demand

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Do Kwon, Terraform Labs Should Get $5.3B Fine, SEC Tells Court

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York court to impose $5.3 billion in fines on Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon for their role in the $40 billion implosion of the Terra ecosystem in 2022. дальше »

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Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition

Two prominent bodies in the crypto sphere, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, have taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an April 23 court filing, the groups argued that the SEC overstepped its bounds by sanctioning a rule that redefines the parameters for what constitutes […] The post Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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IRS Makes Significant Strides to Tax Crypto

The IRS steps up crypto regulation with Form 1099-DA, aiming for transparency and mirroring securities standards, starting in 2025. The post IRS Makes Significant Strides to Tax Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule expanding the definition of a "dealer" to capture digital assets activity went too far, a lawsuit by the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged. дальше »

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