Crypto Lawsuits Surge Amid Global Regulatory Scrutiny

July 25, 2023

NEW YORK July 25– Wrap up The global cryptocurrency(Crypto) and Blockchain industries are facing an onslaught of legal challenges, with over 100 active lawsuits filed against various entities as of the latest research. Allegations of fraud, securities violations, and market manipulation are at the forefront of these legal battles. To date, a conservative count has […]

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik IPO Surpasses Target, Raises $736M

May 4, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Monday, April 29, 2024 – Cybersecurity firm Rubrik Inc., a cloud and data security startup backed by Microsoft Corp., has surpassed its initial public offering (IPO) target, raising $736 million. The company’s shares priced at $32 each, exceeding the marketed range of $28 to $31. This pricing values Rubrik at a healthy $5.6 […]

DOJ, SEC Mount Offensive Against $1.9B HyperFund Swindle

February 15, 2024

Baltimore, Maryland, Tuesday, February 7, 2024- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, January 29 unveiled charges against the individuals behind HyperFund, a cryptocurrency scheme accused of scamming investors out of a staggering $1.9 billion. “A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Sam Lee, age […]

Now SEC Opens Public Comment On Delayed BlackRock Ether ETF

May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on changes made to BlackRock’s proposed spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act,” SEC said […]

SEC Drops Probe into CyberKongz NFT Project

April 20, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday, April 19, 2025-CyberKongz, a prominent non-fungible token (NFT) project, announced Tuesday that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its investigation into the firm, clearing a path for a major rebrand and renewed direction. The company made the announcement in a post on X, stating, “The shackles are lifted.” CyberKongz said it […]

SEC sanctioned for ‘abuse of power,’ probes Ethereum

April 29, 2024

London, Tuesday, April 19, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US agency responsible for fortifying the regulations of markets and investors, was sanctioned on March 25 by a US district court due to the “bad faith” in the lawsuit against Debt Box, according to the resource. The motion filed by the SEC […]

SEC Says Proof of Work Mining Exempt from US Securities Laws

March 21, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, March 21, 2025-The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated Thursday that proof-of-work (PoW) mining does not involve the offer or sale of securities, marking a significant shift in the agency’s stance on cryptocurrency regulation.  In a statement from the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, the agency clarified that mining activities do not […]

SEC Seeks Public Comment on Rules In Its Crypto War

May 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Monday, April 29, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it would begin consultations on potential rule changes governing exchange-traded options linked to Bitcoin in a filing on April 24. The move signifies a potential step forward for the regulation of cryptocurrency derivatives in the United States. Bitcoin, the world’s leading […]

XRP Legal Battle Heats Up as SEC has now Rejected Ripple’s Motion to Strike

May 21, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Monday, May 6, 2024 – The legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs Inc. has intensified after the SEC filed an opposition brief countering Ripple’s attempt to remove key evidence from the case. Ripple had filed a Motion to Strike, requesting the court disregard testimony from SEC […]