SEC Goes After Crypto Fund For Misleading Investors With Fake Promises

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is known for coming down hard on the digital assets industry, including accusing several firms of trading “unregistered securities. ” This time around, the regulator has charged a crypto fund with misleading investors, marking the “first violation of the SEC’s amended marketing rule.

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No, the SEC Isn’t Challenging Ripple’s XRP Security Status — Here’s What is Happening

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SEC’s Ethereum Futures ETF Approval: A Resounding Victory For ETH’s Security Status?

According to Bloomberg, in a key development for the cryptocurrency industry, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly set to allow the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum (ETH) futures.

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Verdict On Grayscale Bitcoin Spot ETF Expected This Tuesday Or Friday

In a potentially pivotal moment for the Bitcoin and crypto industry, the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals is anticipated to deliver a verdict on Grayscale Investments’ lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week.

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Senator Lummis shows support for Coinbase against SEC

Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming filed a brief supporting Coinbase’s request to dismiss a case against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lummis, a Republican, reiterated her support of the crypto industry by submitting an amicus brief…

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Bittrex, SEC Reach Settlement In Securities Violation Case

Another crypto firm, Bittrex, bites the dust in the SEC’s continued clampdown on major players in the crypto industry amidst regulatory uncertainty. The regulator has been known to come hard at these crypto firms because it believes they aren’t toeing an almost non-existent regulatory framework.

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Tensions Rise: Crypto Community Urges SEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Regulatory Concerns

As the debate surrounding cryptocurrency regulations intensifies in the United States, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has found itself under heightened scrutiny from leading figures in the crypto industry.

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Bitstamp US customers Will No Longer Be Able To Trade These Tokens From August 29

Crypto users in the United States have been served another blow as Bitstamp officially terminates US customers’ access to trade several tokens on its platform following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rampage on the crypto industry.

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Flare CEO Comments On XRP’s Regulatory Challenges, Says It Stalled Ripple’s Growth

Ripple Labs, a leading name in the blockchain industry, has faced significant setbacks over the past few years, mainly due to a drawn-out lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Massachusetts launches probe into AI in securities industry

Massachusetts securities regulators seek to ensure that AI applications in the securities industry will not harm the interests of their users.

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SEC Rules Are Preventing Major Banks From Offering Crypto Custody Services – Here’s How

The market capitalization of the virtual currency industry has surpassed the $1 trillion mark. Still, leading U. S. banks are barred from getting any skin in the game by the country’s securities watchdog.

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SEC Actions Favor Corporate Capitalism Over Investors, Pro-XRP Lawyer Claims

The actions of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to raise eyebrows among crypto industry observers. According to John Deaton, a pro-XRP lawyer, the regulatory body’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation appears to uphold the interests of corporate capitalism rather than advocating for investor protection.

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SEC Chief Unleashes Fury On Crypto Industry, Says It’s ‘Rife With Fraud’

Gary Gensler, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, continues to express deep concerns about the cryptocurrency sector and its lack of regulatory oversight. In an interview, Gensler once again criticized cryptocurrencies’ decentralized nature, making it a headache of sorts for the SEC to enforce regulations and protect investors effectively. Gensler’s primary message […]

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SEC commissioner Hester Peirce calls watchdog’s public accounting warning into question

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce questioned why the regulator wants to discourage good-faith efforts to provide more transparency for the cryptocurrency industry in a July 27 tweet.

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SEC cautions accounting firms against accommodating non-compliant crypto clients

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning to accounting firms on July 27, outlining the potential risks and liabilities of serving clients in the rapidly evolving crypto industry.

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Ripple CEO Slams SEC, Advocates for Crypto Investor Safeguards

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approach to the crypto industry. The post Ripple CEO Slams SEC, Advocates for Crypto Investor Safeguards appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple CEO Applauds Congressional Crypto Champions

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its overreach in regulating crypto industry, following its recent decision to appeal ruling in favor of Ripple

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US lawmaker urges SEC to rethink crypto regulation following landmark XRP ruling

U. S. lawmaker Ritchie Torres has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reconsider its approach to regulation in the cryptocurrency industry following Judge Analisa Torres’s landmark ruling, according to a July 18 letter directed at chair Gary Gensler.

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XRP Explodes With 1,300% Surge In Trading Volume As crypto Exchanges Jump On Board

In a long-awaited decision, Judge Torres ruled in favor of XRP in their case against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday. The verdict is a positive development for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly with a focus on whether digital assets should be deemed securities in the US.

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Ripple’s XRP Ruling a ‘Milestone Win’ for Crypto Industry, Says JMP Securities

A summary judgment partially in favor of payments network Ripple represents a milestone win for the crypto industry and provides legal clarity as to what does and doesn’t represent a security, JMP Securities wrote in a research note Friday.

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ADA, MATIC and ETH Are Not Securities, Suggests Analyst After Judge's Ruling

Judge's ruling in Ripple case is fundamental event that sets precedent for whole industry

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Ripple won in SEC court, XRP price soared by 28% to $0.6

Today there was a long-awaited event for the entire crypto industry, as the fundamental question of whether cryptocurrencies should be considered securities may have been resolved in the United States.

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Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight Over XRP

The institutional sale of the XRP tokens did violate federal securities laws, a court ruled as it granted a motion for summary judgment in part on Thursday.

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Breaking: Former SEC Chair Joins Industry Voices In Pushing For Bitcoin ETF Approval

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton has expressed his openness to a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF in a recent interview with CNBC Squawk Box.   Clayton stated that he was previously skeptical about trading in the BTC market during his tenure as SEC Chair.

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Will 2023 Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?

Excitement over the hoped-for approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund is back again. This time, financial giant BlackRock’s entrance to the race for an ETF has spurred hope that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the long-awaited product, a decade after the crypto industry first sought to launch a bitcoin ETF.

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Binance Academy partners with the online learning platform Coursera

Binance has continued to extend its presence within the cryptocurrency industry amid the ongoing regulatory setbacks that seem to have been triggered by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) lawsuit.

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Mark Cuban and John Reed Stark spar over FTX collapse

In a fiery debate, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and former securities official John Reed Stark sparred over the collapse of FTX and the subsequent accountability of regulators in the cryptocurrency industry.

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South Korea passes new crypto legislation focusing on investor protections

The South Korean National Assembly passed the Virtual Asset User Protection Act on June 30 during a plenary session, local media SBS reported. The legislation combines 19 different crypto-related bills that aim to establish a regulatory framework for the industry and define digital assets that are securities.

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Is Tether (USDT) the Next Regulatory Target for SEC?

Regulatory scrutiny has become a significant factor shaping the industry’s future. The U. S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been at the forefront of this regulatory push, taking decisive actions against major exchanges and platforms.

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Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions

The Blockchain Association is calling for SEC chair Gary Gensler to recuse himself from regulatory proceedings, claiming he demonstrates “clear bias” against the industry. Senior counsel Marisa Coppel wrote today that Gensler’s statements proclaiming all cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin to be securities show that he has “prejudged the facts” without adequately assessing the evidence and data, […] The post Blockchain Association calls for Gensler’s recusal from crypto enforcement decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SEC’s Gensler Needs to Step Aside: Blockchain Association

The Blockchain Association, a leading group in the digital asset industry, has made a bold call for Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),...

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Gary Gensler Failed the U.S. Crypto Industry, and So Has Congress

As long as he keeps following the "one over nine" rule, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will ruin crypto summer.

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Golteum (GLTM) Outshines Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Navigating Market Challenges

The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing increased scrutiny and regulatory challenges, particularly with the recent actions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As the SEC tightens its grip on the crypto industry, investors are seeking alternative digital assets that can provide a solid hedge against market volatility.

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Mark Cuban Criticizes SEC’s Guidelines as DigiToads (TOADS) Surges in Popularity

Renowned billionaire investor Mark Cuban has recently taken a stand against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing his dissatisfaction with their lack of clarity in regulating the cryptocurrency industry.

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Blackrock, Deutsche Bank embrace crypto as AltSignals raises $1M

Blackrock is seeking approval to launch the iShares Bitcoin Trust. Deutsche Bank applied for a new crypto custodian license in Germany. AltSignals has raised over $1 million in its token sale. Large financial services companies are embracing cryptocurrencies even as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulators fight key companies in the industry.

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Rumors Of Imminent Approval Swirl Around BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

David Bailey, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency industry, has suggested that BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) could be approved imminently by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after years of failed attempts by other firms.

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Important economic events that will impact crypto markets this week

The cryptocurrency market struggled since the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase and Binance. However, the industry showed optimism over the weekend (following crucial developments) to record impressive price movements.

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Crypto.com Internal Trading Practices Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns: FT Report

As regulatory scrutiny in the cryptocurrency industry grows stronger, concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest due to Crypto. com's internal trading practices. Following actions taken by the US securities authority against major exchanges, including the pause of Crypto.

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Crypto Industry Will Survive Regulatory Pressure – Blockstream CEO Adam Back

The last two weeks have been tough for the crypto industry in the US as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Binance and Coinbase in a wave of regulatory crackdown. This ripple effect affects other countries as local regulators started to take a tough stand against crypto. As a result, strategists say the […]

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Mark Cuban Predicts Crypto Apocalypse: 90% Of Companies Will Go Broke

Tech behemoth Mark Cuban and former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark engaged in a heated exchange over the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.  The discussion was sparked by the recent temporary restraining order (TRO) hearing against Binance, which sought to freeze all of the exchange’s U.S. assets. Related Reading: […]

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Crypto is not immune to regulation, US crackdown is immensely hurtful

Key Takeaways The US regulatory crackdown continues, with Coinbase and Binance sued last week and a list of tokens declared securities by the SEC Crypto.com is shutting down its institutional exchange, citing lower demand following recent events in the industry  Retail will always be able to access crypto, but institutional capital will dwindle, which will […] The post Crypto is not immune to regulation, US crackdown is immensely hurtful appeared first on CoinJournal.

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SEC snubs Coinbase’s seven-day rulemaking request but could act by October

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated in a June 13 court filing that it has not yet decided on requests from Coinbase. SEC says it hasn’t decided on rulemaking In July 2022, Coinbase petitioned the SEC to engage in rulemaking for the cryptocurrency industry, seeking clear regulatory guidelines.

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Binance CEO Controversial Move: Selling Bitcoin To Save BNB?

The ongoing crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the crypto industry has taken a toll on one of the largest exchanges in the market, Binance.   The SEC recently filed a lawsuit against Binance.

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U.S. SEC Out-of-Bounds in Dragging DeFi Into Proposed Exchange Rule, Industry Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to stretch how it identifies exchanges it needs to regulate, and the agency’s inbox is jammed with crypto industry letters accusing it of reaching well beyond its legal powers and potentially forcing rules on services the platforms need, such as electric companies.

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Crypto market recovers as SEC lawsuits’ heat falls

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took legal action against the crypto industry over the past week. However, data shows that the heat around the SEC lawsuits has fallen while the prices gain corrections. The regulator sued Binance and…

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Fire Gary Gensler: Lawmaker Takes Stand Against SEC Chairman’s Crypto Agenda

Lawmakers in the United States are taking a stand against the recent crackdown on the crypto industry by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Congressman Warren Davidson has been particularly vocal in his criticism of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and has called for his removal.

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Is Crypto Dead? SEC Lawsuit Tanks BNB, Solana, Cardano Prices, But $WSM Rises

Crypto prices were sent crashing as the SEC announced lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase for selling unregistered securities.   Since then, industry figures such as Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong and the YouTuber’s Coin Bureau and Crypto RUs have commented on how they see things playing out for the industry.

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Jumps in to Criticize SEC Amid Crypto Crackdown

Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticised the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) clampdown on the crypto industry, saying it is impossible to know what is or isn't a security. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis also criticised the SEC for suing Coinbase last week.

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Interview: how can new crypto entities comply with SEC’s laws?

The Securities and Exchange Commission has shown increased efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Recently, the lawmaker sued Coinbase and Binance for law violations. Nonetheless, the crypto community seems displeased with SEC’s actions.

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