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Crypto Lobby Group Sues SEC Over New Dealer Rule
The Blockchain Association sues SEC over new dealer rule, arguing it exceeds legal authority and stifles innovation in the crypto industry.
Ripple Vs. SEC Heats Up: Company Refuses $2B Fine, Proposes $10M
Ripple Labs is pushing back against the hefty fine proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in their ongoing legal battle over XRP.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Highlights Crypto Advocacy As SEC Exerts Regulatory Pressure On Uniswap: 'I #StandWithCrypto In This November Election'
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (CRYPTO: COIN), has publicly stood up for cryptocurrency and Uniswap in the face of growing regulatory scrutiny from the SEC.
DeFi Giant Uniswap Faces SEC Lawsuit: Founder Vows To Fight For 'Freedom'
Hayden Adams, founder of decentralized exchange Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI), revealed on Wednesday that the exchange has been served a Wells notice by the Securit
'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce: Regulation Should Take 'A Productive Path'
Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) often referred to as "Crypto Mom," in an interview criticized the agency’s cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
SEC Director Grewal: A Decade's Worth Of Crypto Arguments Defeated In Court, Now Let's Protect Investors
SEC's enforcement director reiterates commitment to applying federal securities laws to crypto industry, highlights challenges and recent court decisions.
Ether ETF Decision: What Investors Need To Know About The SEC's Next Move
Investors hoping to gain exposure to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) through a U.S.
Trading Firm Allegedly Colludes With Do Kwon's Terra, Making $1B Before Peg Collapsed: Testimony
The ongoing trial against Terraform Labs revealed allegations of collusion to manipulate the price of UST, leading to billions in losses.
Bitcoin ETFs Inflows Soar, Ethereum ETF Race Heats Up: What Does it Mean For Investors?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract significant investment on March 27, with total net inflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs reaching $243 million.
Fidelity Includes Staking In Spot Ethereum ETF Application
Fidelity Investments filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday for a spot Ethereum ETF.
Coinbase Legal Setback: Court Rejects Motion To Dismiss SEC's Securities Allegations
Major setback for Coinbase as court rules against its motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit. Allegations of unregistered securities activity and staking program deemed unregistered security offering.
SEC Chair Calls For 'Disinfectant' In Crypto Markets Amid Regulatory Gaps
"No registration means no mandatory disclosure," Gensler says. "Many would agree that the crypto markets could use a little disinfectant."
Ripple CEO Says SEC May 'Lose The War' Against Ethereum Just Like They Did Against XRP: 'They're Now Fighting Fellow Regulators'
Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse has weighed in on the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry, particularly the battle involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:
SEC Investigating Whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Misled Investors, Internal Communications Under Scrutiny: Report
The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently investigating the possibility of misleading communications by OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, which could have impacted the company's investors.
Kraken Fights Back SEC Lawsuit, Argues Cryptos Are Commodities And Not Securities
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has made a move to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Slammed By Lawmakers For Handling Of Crypto Case: 'Unethical And Unprofessional'
A group of U.S. senators has criticized the SEC over its handling of a cryptocurrency-related case, raising questions about the regulator's broader enforcement practices.
Pro-Crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis Says Bipartisan Lawmakers Engaged In 'Delicate' Talks: 'Optimistic That We Will See Stablecoin Legislation This Year'
Fierce discussions are taking place regarding the enactment of U.S. stablecoin legislation, according to Sen. Cynthia Lummis. The Senator remains hopeful about the possibility of the law being passed within the first half of 2024.
EXCLUSIVE: SEC's Green Light to Bitcoin ETF — Is 2024 A New Era For Cryptocurrencies?
The SEC's approval of a Bitcoin ETF is more than just a regulatory nod; it's a sign of cryptocurrency's growing acceptance and maturation.
SEC Attacks SPACs: What New Merger Rules Mean For Investors, Public Offerings
New rules were approved by the SEC that will change how companies going public via SPAC communicate to investors.
Will It Take A Lawsuit For SEC To Permit An Ethereum ETF — 'Crypto Mom' Says, 'That's Not How We're Going To Do Our Approvals'
Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) often referred to as “Crypto Mom,” has expressed that a lawsuit may not be necessary for the SEC to approve spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicat
NJ Brokerage Network 1 Financial, Known For 2,000% IPO Surges, Eyes US Exchange Return After Hiatus
The New Jersey-based firm is listed as the underwriter for Epsium Enterprise Ltd. and BRB Foods Inc., setting the stage for a return to the IPO scene.
Coinbase Tells Judge That Buying Crypto Is Like Collecting 'Beanie Babies,' SEC Says It's An Investment
In a recent court hearing, a lawyer representing Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) compared buying cryptocurrencies to collecting Beanie Babies, a popular toy from the 1990s. The lawyer argued that buying crypto tokens doesn’t grant the buyer any rights, unlike traditional securities.
Fidelity Ethereum ETF Decision By SEC Delayed Until March: Report
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the deadline for passing a judgment on the proposed spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Fidelity to March 5.