Court approves $11m settlement in Shaquille O’Neal’s Astrals NFT lawsuit

A Florida federal court judge has approved an $11 million settlement between Shaquille O’Neal and Astrals NFT buyers, ending a class-action lawsuit over an alleged promotion of unregistered securities. дальше »

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Shaquille O’Neal gets judge’s greenlight for $11M Astrals NFT settlement

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has been granted final court approval to settle a class-action lawsuit for $11 million with Astrals non-fungible token (NFT) buyers. дальше »

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Tether in US regulatory talks over stablecoin as possible ‘settlement currency’

Tether’s chief executive Paolo Ardoino says the stablecoin issuer is in talks with US officials and may even launch a dollar-pegged token tailored for the domestic market only. Tether (USDT) CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company may consider launching a… дальше »

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Japan to Reportedly Classify Crypto as Financial Products

Coinspeaker Japan to Reportedly Classify Crypto as Financial Products Japan is aiming to regulate cryptocurrencies as financial products by 2026, redefining them as investment assets rather than settlement instruments. дальше »

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Japan Mulls Reclassifying Crypto as a ‘Financial Product’ to Curb Insider Trading: Report

Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles. дальше »

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Crypto Leaders Disagree Over Galaxy Digital Settlement With NYAG – Details

In a puzzling development, two prominent crypto figures have voiced contrasting opinions over the settlement deal between Galaxy Digital and the Office of the New York Attorney General (NYAG). On March 28, it was revealed the crypto investment firm led by Michael Novogratz has struck agreements to pay a $200 million fine to the State […] дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Settles LUNA Promotion Case with NYAG for $200M

Coinspeaker Galaxy Digital Settles LUNA Promotion Case with NYAG for $200M Galaxy Digital has reportedly agreed to a $200 million settlement with the NYAG over allegations of promoting LUNA without transparency. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Reaches $200M Settlement Agreement With NYAG Over LUNA Investments

Galaxy reported profit of $174 million and $365 million for Q4 and the full year of 2024, respectively дальше »

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NYAG reaches $200m settlement with Novogratz’s crypto bank Galaxy Digital over LUNA sales

Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital will pay $200 million over allegations it promoted LUNA while selling millions of tokens at a profit before the token’s collapse. Galaxy Digital, a crypto investment firm founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to a $200… дальше »

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AgriDex executes first on-chain farmland deal on Solana network

AgriDex annnounced the first on-chain farmland transaction on the Solana network was successfully completed. The deal consists of a $165,000 land purchase in Zambia. The purchase was settled immediately at no cost using AgriDex’s digital settlement system. AgriDex is a… дальше »

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XRP News: Ripple Secures Victory with Reduced $50M SEC Settlement—What’s Next for XRP?

Ripple has reached a significant legal milestone by settling its long-standing dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $50 million. дальше »

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Ripple SEC settlement - Partial fine stays, injunction to be lifted 

Ripple's fine will be reduced from $125M to $50M per the agreement.  The firm also sought to have an injunction against future institutional sales of XRP to be lifted.  Ripple [XRP] reportThe post Ripple SEC settlement - Partial fine stays, injunction to be lifted  appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC vs Ripple set to end as $50M settlement and dropped appeals clear final steps

The settlement's conclusion may set a precedent for future crypto regulations, impacting how digital assets are classified and traded. The post SEC vs Ripple set to end as $50M settlement and dropped appeals clear final steps appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ethereum CLS Shows Price Will Rebound Above $2,600, Here’s Why

The Ethereum price is showing signs of a possible trend reversal as technical indicators like the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) suggest a breakout may be on the horizon. The crypto expert who shared this analysis has predicted that Ethereum is set to rebound to $2,600 in this bull cycle. дальше »

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Why Are XRP Investors Getting Ready for a HUGE Breakout? Analyst Explains

XRP investors are excited about possible price increases. Cheeky Crypto, a YouTube channel with 182,000 subscribers, explained why XRP might be about to make a big move. The ongoing legal fight between Ripple and the SEC is the main factor, and many think a settlement would cause XRP’s price to jump. дальше »

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How High Could XRP Price Spike After the Ripple-SEC Lawsuit Ends?

There have been various indications that the long-fought battle between Ripple and the SEC might be ending soon. Experts have begun predicting a resolution date, with reports of closed-door meetings aimed at reaching a settlement. дальше »

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XRP to Suffer More With Delay in Ripple and SEC Lawsuit: Bill Morgan

Ripple lawsuit: Lawyer warns unending settlement talks may negatively impact XRP price дальше »

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Ripple Lawsuit News: SEC Poised to Classify XRP as a Commodity in Ripple Settlement Talks

The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs may be reaching a pivotal moment as new reports suggest that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering classifying XRP as a commodity in its settlement talks with Ripple. дальше »

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Here’s Why Dogecoin And XRP Prices Are Jumping Again

The Dogecoin and XRP prices are jumping again, having witnessed massive declines earlier this week alongside the broader crypto market. This price surge occurred due to several factors, including the regulatory clarity which XRP could soon attain with the Ripple SEC settlement on the horizon. дальше »

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XRP News – SEC Weighs Declaring XRP a Commodity, XRP Flips ETH FDV

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering classifying XRP as a commodity in its ongoing settlement discussions with Ripple Labs. XRP’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) has officially surpassed Ethereum, marking a dramatic shift in the layer-1 blockchain landscape. дальше »

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Ripple and SEC May Have Had Secret Settlement, Believes Lawyer; Michael Saylor Explains Why BTC Critical to American Nation's Prosperity: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Take a look at what U.Today has prepared for you in its latest crypto news digest! дальше »

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SEC reportedly weighing XRP’s commodity status amid Ripple settlement negotiations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering whether XRP qualifies as a commodity rather than a security in its ongoing settlement negotiations with Ripple.   According to journalist Charles Gasparino, the SEC is weighing similarities between XRP and Ethereum (ETH). дальше »

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SEC considers classifying XRP as commodity in settlement talks with Ripple

Reclassifying XRP as a commodity could reshape regulatory frameworks, influencing future crypto asset classifications and market dynamics. The post SEC considers classifying XRP as commodity in settlement talks with Ripple appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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XRP Case: Ripple and SEC May Have Had Secret Settlement, Believes Lawyer

Pro-XRP lawyer breaks down how Ripple and SEC could have had private settlement дальше »

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Ripple vs. SEC showdown 'over soon': Potential settlement on the horizon?

Ripple’s case could end in days or weeks if they enter a private agreement with the SEC.   More bettors and Options traders expected XRP to dip below $2 by the end of March.   In February,The post Ripple vs. дальше »

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Starknet announces plan to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum on a unified layer 2

Starknet plans to use Bitcoin as a settlement layer alongside Ethereum, aiming to connect the two largest blockchains on a single layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation’s Bitcoin roadmap, published on Mar. дальше »

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Circle cuts cross-chain USDC settlement to seconds with CCTP v2

Circle has introduced an upgrade of its cross-chain transfer protocol, enabling the settlement of USDC transactions within seconds. Developers can now tap into the new version of the cross-chain transfer protocol for USDC (USDC) transfers that will settle in seconds,… дальше »

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Why is the Ripple SEC case still ongoing amid a sea of resolutions?

There are several reasons why the SEC and Ripple have yet to reach a settlement while other prominent crypto cases have found resolution. дальше »

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SEC drops major crypto lawsuits - So why is Ripple still in court?

Ripple may be delaying settlement to secure better terms for a future IPO or securities offering. The SEC’s withdrawal from other crypto lawsuits raises questions about the prolonged XRP caseThe post SEC drops major crypto lawsuits - So why is Ripple still in court? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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DraftKings settles $10m NFT lawsuit, will send out compensation

DraftKings Inc. has agreed to a $10 million settlement in response to a class-action lawsuit alleging that its sale of non-fungible tokens violated state and federal securities laws.  The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, argued that DraftKings’ NFTs should have been… дальше »

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First Set Of Solana Futures ETFs Listed On DTCC; Are Spot SOL ETFs Next?

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Spree Finance – Building the Future of Commerce & Credit

In this podcast, Andy talks to Carter Razink, co-founder at Spree Finance, the Blockchain-native Commerce and Credit Infrastructure layer empowering decentralized payments, rewards, settlement, & credit for 2M+ top brands and merchants. дальше »

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OKX Will Pay Over $500 Million to Settle Its Charges with the US DOJ

OKX reached a $504 million settlement with the DoJ, closing investigations into compliance gaps. Despite the hefty fine, the exchange sees this as a path to future US operations. The post OKX Will Pay Over $500 Million to Settle Its Charges with the US DOJ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Cross-Border Trading: WhiteRock Trial Underway

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is exploring blockchain, which could be a game-changer for cross-border trading. HKEX confirmed that it’s conducting a proof-of-concept trial with WhiteRock, a fintech protocol specializing in RWA tokenization, to test the waters of tokenized securities and streamlined settlement. дальше »

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European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions

The two-stage process will start with a link to the existing Target system. дальше »

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European Central Bank pushes forward with DLT-based transaction settlement

ECB advances DLT-based settlement in Central Bank money дальше »

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BitGo, Copper launch trading solution with off-exchange settlement on Deribit

BitGo and Copper have partnered to introduce a new trading model that enables off-exchange settlement on derivatives exchange Deribit. The new solution, the crypto custody firms stated in a press release shared with crypto.news, allows clients to trade spot and… дальше »

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SEC to hold key meeting today: will Ripple finally reach a settlement?

The cryptocurrency market is on edge as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares for a crucial closed-door meeting today, February 13, 2025. While the session falls under the Sunshine Act, meaning discussions remain private, speculation is rife about its potential implications for Ripple and the wider digital asset sector. With XRP’s price movements […] дальше »

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Kraken relaunches compliant staking for US clients after SEC settlement

Kraken announced the launch of a new onchain staking product for US clients, marking a significant return to staking services in select states after facing regulatory scrutiny. The offering will allow users in 37 states and two territories to stake digital assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Cardano (ADA), according to […] The post Kraken relaunches compliant staking for US clients after SEC settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Kraken re-instates crypto staking after $30m SEC settlement

After the SEC ordered Kraken to close its U.S. staking platform in 2023, the exchange has re-opened crypto staking for specific tokens in select states. дальше »

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KuCoin faces $297 million settlement with DOJ

Crypto exchange KuCoin has reached settlement with the US Department of Justice after pleading guilty to charges related to violation of the US anti-money laundering laws. Specifically, the DOJ had charged KuCoin with operating an unlicensed money transmitter business. дальше »

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Major Crypto Services Firm Admits to Wash Trading as Part of DOJ Settlement—Details

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has taken action against CLS Global FZC LLC, a cryptocurrency financial services firm accused of fraudulent trading practices. According to the DoJ in a press release uploaded on January 21, CLS Global has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud. […] дальше »

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Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million

The SEC's $106 million settlement with Vanguard signals a pivotal moment for regulatory enforcement as leadership transitions. How will Vanguard adapt? The post Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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DCG to pay $38m in SEC settlement for misleading investors

Former Genesis CEO Michael Moro has been sanctioned by the U.S. SEC as part of a 2023 lawsuit against the parent company, Digital Currency Group. дальше »

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Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group to Pay $38 Million Fine in SEC Settlement

Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group has been charged for misleading investors дальше »

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SEC settles with Abra for $1.65m over unregistered crypto lending product

The SEC settles with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with crypto lender Plutus Lending LLC, which operates under the name Abra. дальше »

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Robinhood pays $45M to settle SEC violations over reporting and cybersecurity missteps

Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of securities law violations. According to a Jan. 13 statement, this settlement follows an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the activities of its subsidiaries, Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC. дальше »

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Robinhood hit with $45m SEC settlement over securities violations

Robinhood has agreed to a $45 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission after its broker-dealer entities were found to have violated multiple securities laws. An SEC order made public on Jan. 13 claims that Robinhood Securities… дальше »

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Mango Markets shuts down following SEC settlement

Mango Markets, a Solana-based DEX, is shutting down operations following an SEC settlement, governance votes and legal troubles stemming from a 2022 exploit. дальше »

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Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M Settlement in CFTC Case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Gemini in 2022 for making misleading statements. дальше »

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