The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now seriously and closely looking at the crypto space following the recent surge of applications from asset managers aiming to launch the first-ever US Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that directly invests in Bitcoin. The SEC has expressed concerns over the lack of clarity in these applications and has […]
Catenaa, Friday, December 06, 2024- Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time late Wednesday, hitting a new record just hours after President-elect Donald Trump named Paul Atkins, a crypto advocate, as his choice to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitcoin’s surge to $100,000 follows a rally that began after Trump’s election victory […]
Mumbai, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Asset management firm Bitwise had reportedly filed for a spot Ethereum ETF from the SEC in the US on March 28. This follows favorable past records of Bitcoin funds along with the recent approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs. The application of Bitwise has been made, while several ETH ETF […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, November, 2024-Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, is scheduled to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, November 25, to discuss potential appointments for key government positions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The discussions come as Trump considers nominations for Treasury Secretary and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, roles […]
New York, Tuesday, November 05, 2024-The Blockchain Association (BA) has reported that cryptocurrency companies have incurred $426 million in legal expenses as a result of enforcement actions taken by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chair Gary Gensler. The advocacy group, which has been vocal against what it describes as Gensler’s “regulation by […]
Catenaa, Friday, December 20, 2024 – Crypto.com has withdrawn its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid revelations that CEO Kris Marszalek met with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss cryptocurrency regulations and the potential establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve. Bloomberg citing an anonymous source reported that Trump and Marszalek met at […]
New York, Monday, March 25, 2025 – A federal Appeals Court has temporarily halted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new rules requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted an administrative stay on March 15, 2024, while legal challenges to the rules proceed. The 5th […]
New York, NY, Monday, February 19, 2024 – Prominent investment firm Franklin Templeton filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the “Franklin Ethereum Trust.” This move follows the recent approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. Franklin Templeton , manages over $1.4 trillion in assets If approved, the “Franklin Ethereum […]
Washington, Thursday, September 07: In a recent development, a three-member panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit delivered a verdict on Tuesday, September 5th, asserting that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had erred in its decision to deny Grayscale Investments’ request for the listing of an Exchange-Traded […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, November 19, 2024- MicroStrategy has acquired $4.6 billion worth of Bitcoins in a record-breaking purchase, according to an SEC filing on Monday, November 18. The BTC is hovering just above $90,000 after Trump winning the November 4 Presidential Election. The Virginia-based software firm now holds 331,200 Bitcoins, valued at $30 billion, according to […]
Catenaa, Thursday, December 05, 2024-US President-elect Donald Trump has officially nominated Paul Atkins to serve as the next Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming the move through a Truth Social post on Tuesday. The announcement underscores a potential shift in SEC priorities, with a renewed focus on digital assets and fostering innovation […]
New York, Thursday, December 7– SBI Holdings of Japan and Saudi Aramco of Saudi Arabia, announced significant investments in Ripple Labs, the blockchain technology company best known for its payment protocol, RippleNet. The move is seen as a major validation for Ripple and its ambitions to revolutionize cross-border payments and asset transfers. However, the details […]
Salt Lake City, Utah – December 22, 2023 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) admitted to misrepresenting facts in a crypto case and apologized to a Federal Judge recently when it sought a restraining order and asset freeze against Digital Licensing Inc. (DEBT Box) in July. The SEC then alleged a $50 million investor […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, November 19, 2024-Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler stirred resignation speculation during a speech at the 56th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in New York City. “I’ve been proud to serve with my colleagues at the SEC who, day in and day out, work to protect American families on the highways […]
Catenaa, Friday, November 29, 2024-The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a record-breaking $8.2 billion in penalties for fiscal year 2024, with over half—$4.5 billion—stemming from Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, following the Terra blockchain’s $60 billion collapse. Without the Terraform case, the SEC’s financial remedies would have been the lowest since […]
Washington, Wednesday, November 06, 2024– The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a formal 240-day review period for Grayscale Investments’ proposal to uplist its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) as an exchange-traded product (ETP) on NYSE Arca, according to a company update. The application, filed by NYSE Arca in October, aims to convert […]
SAN FRANCISCO Tuesday, April 16, 2024- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) partially won its legal battle against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. A federal judge rejected Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which alleges that the platform’s staking program involves the unregistered offer and sale of securities. This decision allows […]
New York, NY, Monday, February 12, 2024 –The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, announced changes in rules seen as having potentially significant implications for cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The new rules mandate increased registration, participation in a self-regulatory organization, and adherence to federal securities laws and regulations […]
Catenaa, Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Wrapup)- President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering several candidates to replace Gary Gensler as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Among the frontrunners are Richard Farley, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and Norm Champ, a partner at Kirkland & Ellis. Other potential candidates include Robinhood […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, November 27, 2024-President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly planning to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority over digital assets while reducing the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to sources cited by Fox Business. The proposed changes would enable the CFTC to oversee crypto exchanges and spot markets […]
New York, NY Monday, February 26, 2024 – Popular XRP community member Ashley Prosper addressed misconceptions surrounding the ongoing lawsuit between the SEC and Ripple in a recent statement. Prosper clarified that the public will not see Ripple’s financial records until March 13, when the SEC files its remedies brief, despite the February 20 deadline […]