CFTC not SEC could regulate memecoins in US – Commissioner Hester Peirce says

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has acknowledged that the financial regulator may not have the authority to regulate most memecoins. In a Feb. 11 Bloomberg interview, the financial regulator pointed out that current laws do not classify these tokens as securities, leaving a gap in oversight. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum now accepted as collateral in SIX’s new service

The Swiss stock exchange group SIX has introduced a Digital Collateral Service, allowing financial institutions to use crypto assets alongside traditional securities as collateral. The service aims to streamline collateral management by reducing operational complexity and enhancing risk management, according… дальше »

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SEC could announce XRP ETF approval on February 13

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to acknowledge Grayscale Investments’ application to convert its XRP Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund as early as Thursday, Feb. 13. дальше »

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SEC Seeks Public Input on In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has invited public comments on a proposed rule change that would allow Bitcoin and Eth exchange-traded funds to conduct in-kind redemptions. дальше »

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Binance, US regulators seek legal pause as Trump’s crypto agenda unfolds

Binance and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested a federal judge to pause the regulator’s ongoing lawsuit against the crypto exchange, citing the potential impact of a newly formed task force focused on digital asset regulation. дальше »

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XRP’s Meteoric Rise To $8 Brewing Amid Speculation SEC Could Halt Its Legal Dispute With Ripple

In an unusual moment of agreement, Binance — the world’s largest crypto exchange by market cap — and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested the court for a temporary suspension of their legal scrabble. дальше »

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SEC’s Hester Peirce pushes back on crypto regulation stance

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce defended her approach to cryptocurrency regulation during a Bloomberg interview, prioritizing an innovation-friendly approach, rather than restrictive oversight. Peirce, head of the Securities and Exchange Crypto Task Force, said in a recent Bloomberg interview she does… дальше »

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Grayscale, NYSE Arca file for spot Cardano ETF

Grayscale and NYSE Arca have filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF), adding to the growing wave of digital asset funds seeking regulatory approval for ETFs. дальше »

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Binance and SEC file joint motion pausing legal case for 60 days

FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett believes it could open the door for other companies facing SEC lawsuits The SEC sued Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, in 2023 for violating securities laws in the US Binance and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion pausing their legal case for […] The post Binance and SEC file joint motion pausing legal case for 60 days appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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NYSE Arca files 19b-4 for Grayscale Cardano ETF as Bitcoin Pepe’s presale goes live

NYSE Arca has filed for Grayscale Cardano ETF, seeking to list a Cardano Trust under the ticker GADA Bitcoin Pepe presale launches on February 11, 2025 Bitcoin Pepe aims to build a Layer-2 solution for Bitcoin leveraging Solana’s speed and low fees and Bitcoin’s security NYSE Arca filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities […] The post NYSE Arca files 19b-4 for Grayscale Cardano ETF as Bitcoin Pepe’s presale goes live appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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SEC likely to acknowledge XRP, DOGE ETF filings this week: Expert

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could acknowledge the spot exchange-traded fund filing for XRP and Dogecoin as soon as this week. SEC’s latest major move was the acknowledgement of the amended Solana (SOL) ETF application by Grayscale. The agency… дальше »

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Hacker in SEC X account breach faces $50k fine in plea deal

Eric Council Jr., the man accused of helping to breach the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has pleaded guilty to the charges. As a result, Council faces a potential $50,000 fine as part of the plea… дальше »

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Japan’s FSA weighs treating crypto as securities to pave way for ETFs: report

Japan’s financial watchdog has begun closed-door discussions on revising crypto regulations, including their potential classification as securities. Japan‘s Financial Services Agency is considering classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products similar to securities, Yahoo Japan reports, citing Japanese news outlets. The agency… дальше »

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Top 6 Meme Coins to Buy as SEC Acknowledges First-Ever Solana ETF Application

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally acknowledged a bid to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Solana. The bid was filed by Grayscale, a crypto asset management firm. This is particularly noteworthy because it reflects a change of heart of the top regulatory body. дальше »

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Receipts Depositary Corp to expand product suite with XRP: report

Receipts Depositary Corp. (RDC), a startup founded by former Citigroup executives, plans to launch XRP-backed securities, according to CoinDesk. The move will allow institutions to access XRP through U. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Calls Out Bill Hinman Again, Here's Reason

John Deaton flags Bill Hinman again for gaslighting XRP securities status дальше »

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SEC seeks more time to deliberate on options for Ethereum ETFs, extends review to April 9

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed on Feb. 7 its decision on whether to approve options trading on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending the review period until Apr. дальше »

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SafeMoon CEO asks to push trial based on Trump SEC’s ‘policy changes’

Braden John Karony, facing a securities fraud charge, requested his trial be delayed in response to Donald Trump’s proposed crypto policies potentially affecting related laws. дальше »

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Coinbase to face lawsuit over unregistered securities sales, judge rules

Coinbase said the judge’s opinion “narrowed the scope of discovery in this case,” adding, “We look forward to vindicating the remaining claims” in court. дальше »

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Coinbase must face customer lawsuit in New York: Judge

A U.S. judge has ruled that crypto exchange Coinbase must face a class action lawsuit filed by customers in New York, Reuters has reported. The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase illegally sold securities and that it acted as a direct seller.… дальше »

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Startup Founded by Citi Alumni to Launch XRP-Backed Securities

Receipts Depositary Corp. already offers bitcoin and ether-backed securities and is now looking to expand its product suite by adding XRP. дальше »

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BlackRock boosts stake in Strategy stock to 5% amid Bitcoin push

BlackRock has raised its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, according to a Feb. 6 filing with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission.   The firm now holds approximately 11. дальше »

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Pump.fun Under Pressure to Remove DOGSHIT2 Tokens Amid Allegations of IP Violations

Burwick Law and Wolf Popper LLP issued a cease-and-desist to Pump.fun, alleging IP infringement and securities fraud. Meanwhile, DOGSHIT2 skyrockets. The post Pump.fun Under Pressure to Remove DOGSHIT2 Tokens Amid Allegations of IP Violations appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC’s Crypto Task Force Website Launches: Hester Peirce Shares Vision For Digital Asset Regulation

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially unveiled its new Crypto Task Force, marking a pivotal shift in its regulatory approach to the digital asset sector.  This initiative, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, promises a more engaging and less perilous journey for both the SEC and the crypto industry compared to the tumultuous […] дальше »

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SEC sued by watchdog group over withheld crypto report

Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency. дальше »

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Ondo Finance announces framework to bring stocks, bonds, and ETFs onchain 

Ondo Finance has announced a major update to its Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM) platform, introducing a tokenization framework designed to bring publicly traded securities onchain. Ondo GM’s platform will enable investors outside the U.S. to gain onchain exposure to… дальше »

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Thailand Forges Ahead with Tokenized Securities Trading Platform

Key Takeaways: The Thai SEC is set to launch a digital token trading platform based on DLT, marking a significant step toward the digitalization of Thailand’s financial markets. The undertaking The post Thailand Forges Ahead with Tokenized Securities Trading Platform appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Solana price could rise above $350 if the SEC approves ETF; DTX tops trending charts

Investors are hungry for more regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on a proposed Solana ETF (exchange-traded fund). After Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs set a precedent, the market is now waiting for the approval of the Solana ETF as the next major digital asset to receive institutional backing. If the SEC regulators [...] дальше »

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Глобальный майнинг биткоинов интегрируется в мировую финансовую систему

Grayscale запускает ETF на акции майнеров биткоинов в США, а Bitfinex Securities разрабатывает токенизированный механизм получения доход от майнинга биткоина. Grayscale, один из крупнейших мировых операторов по управлению цифровыми активами, представил новый инвестиционный продукт, ориентированный на индустрию майнинга биткоинов в США. дальше »

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Foremost Meme Index Presale to Skyrocket as SEC Approves New ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fast-tracked Bitwise’s application for the third Bitcoin-Ethereum exchange-traded fund ($BTC-$ETH ETF) in the US. The regulator hasn’t yet approved the ETF but might do so soon, which would allow Bitwise clients to gain indirect exposure to the two leading cryptocurrencies at once. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see $655M in inflows as SEC swiftly approves Bitwise’s new combined fund

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US saw inflows of approximately $655 million on Jan. 30, reflecting a strong rebound in investor interest. The surge comes after the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of a Bitwise fund offering exposure to both assets. дальше »

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SEC approves the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund

Key takeaways The U. S. SEC has approved a spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF. The iDEGEN presale ends in 25 days, with nearly $19 million raised.   SEC Approves Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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Bitwise’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF gets initial SEC nod

Bitwise Asset Management’s exchange-traded product tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum has received the initial nod from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a Jan. 30 update from the commission, the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF cleared its first… дальше »

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Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF gets initial green light from SEC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a key part of an application for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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SEC Approves Bitwise Combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposal by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of a brand-new Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »

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Bitwise Eyes Dogecoin ETF – Is DOGE About to Dump?

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a significant step toward launching a Dogecoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) by officially filing an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Pump.Fun Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Securities Violations

The suit alleges that Pump.fun has made nearly $500 million in fees from helping users generate memecoins. дальше »

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Give Retail Investors a Voice in Crypto Policymaking

If the new administration is serious about fostering fair and effective crypto policy, it must include everyday Americans, says John Deaton, who was Republican candidate for Senate in Massachusetts in 2024 and represented XRP holders in Ripple’s landmark securities against the SEC. дальше »

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Litecoin ETF Likely To Debut Next As SEC Opens Comment Period For Canary Capital’s Proposed LTC Fund

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Sonic founder claims SEC bullying forced him to leave crypto

Andre Cronje, the founder of Sonic, wrote that pressure from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission led to his abrupt departure from the cryptocurrency industry in 2022. In a new blog post, Cronje detailed a years-long struggle with the… дальше »

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Put Securities On-Chain!

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s proposal for tokenized equity sales offers a sensible third way between exempt securities and public offerings, deepening the capital available to businesses of all sizes, says Aaron Brogan, managing attorney of Brogan Law. дальше »

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Litecoin price pumps as ETF hopes rise, but there’s a catch

Litecoin’s price surged on January 30 as expectations grew that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve a spot ETF. Litecoin (LTC) jumped more than 12%, reaching an intraday high of $135. It has now soared 165% from its lowest… дальше »

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Hong Kong SFC Continues Crypto Oversight, Reveals Dozens of New Fake Platforms

In a major development concerning crypto asset security, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has flagged 33 new suspicious websites falsely claiming to be affiliated with HashKey, a licensed cryptocurrency trading platform in the region. дальше »

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Robinhood CEO warns US risks losing financial edge without tokenization clarity

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev warned that the US could lose its competitive edge in financial markets if regulators fail to provide clear rules for tokenized securities. In a Jan. 28 op-ed for The Washington Post, Tenev argued that blockchain-based financial assets could broaden investment opportunities, allowing retail investors to participate in the early growth of […] The post Robinhood CEO warns US risks losing financial edge without tokenization clarity appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Robinhood CEO Warns Lack of U.S. Regulation Stifles Security Tokenization Efforts

Vlad Tenev joined BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in calling for clear regulations for tokenized securities in the U.S. дальше »

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Meme Index & Solaxy Presales to Explode After Dogecoin and Solana ETFs Arrive

Dogecoin and Solana ETFs are attracting significant attention. Yesterday, Bitwise officially filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund.   During the same time frame, Cboe BZX Exchange submitted spot Solana ETF filings on behalf of four major asset managers. дальше »

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Cboe BZX refiles for Solana ETFs on behalf of 4 issuers

Cboe BZX Exchange made multiple refilings for Solana ETFs on behalf of fund issuers that the Securities and Exchange Commission knocked back last year. дальше »

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Dogecoin ETF moves closer as Bitwise files S-1 with the SEC

Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Dogecoin. дальше »

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Bitwise files Dogecoin ETF proposal, Cboe files Solana ETF applications for the third time

Bitwise officially filed the S-1 form for its spot Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Jan. 28. Additionally, Cboe re-filed the 19b-4 forms to trade Solana (SOL) ETFs from VanEck, Canary, Bitwise, and 21shares. дальше »

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Lummis backs Coinbase with amicus brief slamming SEC for hampering efforts to regulate crypto

US Senator Cynthia Lummis has filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase in its ongoing legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of exceeding its authority and undermining congressional oversight. дальше »

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