Why The Ripple General Counsel Demands Impartiality From SEC Staff

In a recent post, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, Stuart Alderoty, stated that legally federal employees must act impartially. As such, the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) especially should comply with rigid rules.

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Slams SEC’s ‘Flawed’ Plan For Exchange Registration

Coinbase has taken a defiant stance against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed definition change. In a bold move, Paul Grewal, the company’s chief legal officer, has accused the regulator of preemptively imposing its authority and basing its proposed rules on unsubstantiated assumptions about cryptocurrency jurisdiction.

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Ripple’s top legal comments on recently revealed Hinman’s speech

In a Twitter thread, chief legal officer at Ripple Stuart Alderoty sheds light on the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. He reveals previously undisclosed information regarding Bill Hinman’s influential speech.

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SEC refuses to make any decision on Coinbase’s rulemaking petition

Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ordered the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to respond to Coinbase’s request for clarifying the rulemaking.  According to documents shared by the exchange’s chief legal officer (CLO) Paul…

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Ripple CLO Demands Answers From SEC Over Hinman Speech Controversy

Five years after Bill Hinman delivered his speech on cryptocurrencies, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Ripple, Stuart Alderoty, has called for an investigation into the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official’s actions.

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Ripple’s chief legal officer calls for investigation after release of Hinman docs

XRP spiked to $0. 5668, marking a 10-week high, as documents related to former Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Director William Hinman were made public. The SEC filed against Ripple in December 2020, alleging the company and two senior executives had raised $1.

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Hinman speech contained “made-up analysis”, Ripple’s Chief legal officer says

Former SEC official William Hinman delivered his speech in June 2018, commenting that Bitcoin and Ether were not securities. SEC sued Ripple Labs in December 2020, alleging that the company illegally sold unregistered securities in the form of its XRP token.

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Former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Joins Circle as Chief Legal Officer

Tarbert will guide the company’s global strategy as it contends with regulatory issues in the U.S.

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Coinbase chief legal officer faces congressional committee following SEC charges against the company

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, wasted no time addressing concerns related to his employer's recent charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says SEC ‘misread the law’

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal believes that the SEC has “misread the law” when it comes to labeling many cryptocurrencies as securities and the “status of crypto will remain strong.

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Circle hires former CFTC, US Treasury executive as chief legal officer

Heath Tarbert will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, bringing experience with all three branches of government.

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Circle’s appoints former CFTC chairman as new chief legal officer

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has employed the services of a former CFTC chief to head the company’s legal team.  Circle has appointed Heath Tarbert as the company’s new Chief Legal Officer and…

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Circle Welcomes Former CFTC Chair, Heath Tarbert, As New Chief Legal Officer

The global fintech firm, Circle Internet Financial, responsible for the issuance of USD Coin (USDC), unveiled a significant addition to their executive team, as they welcomed former CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert as their new Chief Legal Officer.

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Soros CIO Remains Bullish on Crypto

Despite recent legal challenges and market volatility in the cryptocurrency sector, Dawn Fitzpatrick, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management, maintains a bullish stance on the future of cryptocurrency

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House Ag Committee looks at digital assets regulatory bill, Dems ask how to pay for it

The full Agriculture Committee heard testimony from CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam, a full roster of former regulators and Coinbase’s chief legal officer.

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Coinbase and other firms reach out to US authorities 

Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal will be testifying on capitol hill before the House Committee on Agriculture on June 6. Grewal will be discussing the need for amenable crypto regulations in the United States.

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Heads to Capital Hill to Testify on Crypto Clarity

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal voiced his concerns that the US was falling behind in terms of tech innovation and fair crypto regulations. He stated, "We cannot afford to ignore crypto while other markets take advantage of our absence, developing rules and regulations that enable the industry to thrive and risk sending jobs, investment, and technological leadership overseas.

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Coinbase says SEC response reinforces concern about the regulator actions

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) response to its legal action reinforces the exchange’s concerns about the financial regulator.

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Ripple Chief Legal Officer Counters SEC Case That XRP is a Security

Pointing to Supreme Court precedent, Ripple's chief legal officer said the SEC's ground for characterizing XRP as a security are flawed. The post Ripple Chief Legal Officer Counters SEC Case That XRP is a Security appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ripple's Top Lawyer Slams SEC: 'Wrong Then, Wrong Now'

Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty has taken sharp jab at US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hinting at regulator's historical legal misinterpretations

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Former Executive Backs Up Lawsuit Against FTX Celebrity Promoters

A former FTX regulatory officer, Daniel Friedberg, has come forward to back the lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters, adding weight to the allegations leveled against the cryptocurrency exchange. Due to his knowledge of the company’s internal compliance practices, Friedberg’s decision to support the legal action is a significant blow to FTX.

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Kraken’s Top Lawyer Says Signs of Progress in U.S. Congress Put SEC in Legal Bind

While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to rain enforcement fire onto the crypto industry, Kraken’s chief legal officer, Marco Santori, says a specific legal doctrine could undermine the regulator’s authority.

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Coinbase’s legal officer addresses XRP’s delisting

Coinbase's chief legal officer has responded to the recent de-listing of XRP by the Firm. This comes after concerns were expressed over why Algo was retained on the exchange amid the XRP de-listing.

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Coinbase's legal chief weighs in on the legal tussle with SEC

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer appeared in a talk show hosted by John Deaton. Grewal shared his take on the hostile stance of U.S. regulators like the SEC and its impact on the crypto industry The post Coinbase's legal chief weighs in on the legal tussle with SEC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Coinbase’s Paul Grewal says SEC proposed custody rule ‘unnecessarily singles out crypto’

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal spoke up against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed revisions to federal custody requirements that require registered investment advisers (RIAs) to hold client assets at qualified custodians.

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Coinbase legal chief sends letter to SEC on RIA rulemaking

Coinbase’s chief legal officer requests revisions to the SEC’s RIA custody rule to safeguard all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, criticizing the rule for unfairly targeting crypto.

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Court asks SEC to reply Coinbase in 10 days

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ordered to reply to Coinbase’s legal action within 10 days. In a May 3 tweet, Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal revealed that a Third Circuit court issued a text-only order that directed the financial regulator to file a response to the exchange’s mandamus petition.

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Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views

Coinbase executives discussed their company’s ongoing conflict with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) in a new video on April 27. Coinbase doesn’t list securities; situation hasn’t changed Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal responded to the SEC’s recent Wells notice, stating: “[The SEC] has reached a preliminary determination that aspects of our company’s core […] The post Coinbase suggests SEC action is motivated by Gary Gensler’s own views appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Explains Reason for Absence Of XRP In The Liquidity Hub

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Relist XRP On Coinbase Trends Again, Here’s Why

XRP community attorney John E. Deaton, who is representing the holders of the token in the lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has outlined in a new Twitter thread why the definitions of “investment” and a “contract” are fundamental to the district court’s ruling. Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer […]

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Ripple's Chief Legal Officer Calls Out Officials on Crypto Regulation

Stuart Alderoty takes a stand against officials' approach to cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the potential consequences of their words and actions on the growing digital asset industry

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance

Paul Grewal says it’s clear the agency is undertaking a great effort to understand what is happening at the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.

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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Reacts To SEC’s Wells Notice to Coinbase

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has shifted its target to Coinbase while still in a long-running legal tussle with Ripple. According to the recent report, the exchange received a Wells notice from the SEC, suggesting a looming lawsuit for securities law violation.

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Coinbase receives a Wells notice from the U.S. SEC

U. S. SEC issued a Wells notice to Coinbase on Wednesday. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal’s remarks in response. Coinbase stock slipped more than 10% in extended hours. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is trading over 10% down in extended hours after receiving a “Wells notice” from the SEC for potentially violating U.

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XRP Will Get Relisted On Coinbase Immediately After Ripple’s Victory Over SEC, Exchange’s Chief Legal Officer Hints

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Grayscale Chief Legal Officer: A Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Protect U.S. Investors, Consumers

Craig Salm discusses what scenario is likely to play out for the firm’s ongoing bid to gain approval for its spot Bitcoin ETF following Tuesday’s appeals court hearing.

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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Feels More Confident About Winning. Here’s Why

Alderoty highlighted the latest ruling from the court, which struck down the SEC's expert opinions on XRP purchaser expectations and the cause of XRP price changes

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Kraken continues bank launch plans amid regulatory hurdles

Kraken is still steadfast in launching its bank, despite facing a harsh regulatory landscape and several charges of violating securities laws by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.  According to Marco Santori, the Chief Legal Officer at Kraken, the launch…

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Announces Plans to Launch Its Own Bank

Kraken, one of the most popular crypto exchanges in the U. S. , reportedly has plans to launch its own bank. The news comes amid a challenging regulatory environment. Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer, Marco Santori, said, “Kraken Bank is on track to launch, very soon.

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Ripple Will Appeal Immediately If It Loses To SEC, Chief Legal Officer Says

Stuart Alderoty, the chief legal officer (CLO) of Ripple Labs, has revealed in a new interview that the fintech company will immediately appeal if judge Analisa Torres grants summary judgment in favor of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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XRP Lawsuit: Ripple’s Lawyer On Why SEC’s Gensler Must Recuse Himself From Voting On Enforcement Cases

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Ripple Chief Legal Officer Says SEC Chief Must Recuse Himself, Here's What Happened

Gary Gensler must recuse himself, Stuart Alderoty demands, here's why

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Coinbase’s Chief legal officer talks about developments in regulatory landscape

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal discussed the regulatory landscape in crypto. Grewal highlighted the national security implications of the regulator's current stance on crypto.

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Composable Finance CEO denies legal violations as CTO steps down

The chief technology officer stepped down from the DeFi-focused infrastructure firm on Feb. 20, but not without some allegations aimed at his former company and its CEO.

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Coinbase Hits Back at SEC’s Crypto Custody Proposal

Paul Grewal, the company’s chief legal officer, took to Twitter to announce that Coinbase Custody Trust Co. is currently a qualified custodian and will remain so

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Grayscale files brief in ETF suit against SEC, oral arguments may come within months

Grayscale appealed the SEC’s denial of its application to create a spot BTC ETF in June; the case “is moving swiftly,” according to the Grayscale chief legal officer.

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Polkadot Crypto DOT No Longer Security: "Token Has Morphed"

Web3 Foundation chief legal officer announces that DOT should be treated as software after three years of discussions with SEC

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Crypto-Linked Terror Attacks Probably Quadrupled, UN Official Says: Report

Crypto-financed terror attacks may have quadrupled in the last few years, according to Svetlana Martynova, senior legal officer at the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate.

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Twitter’s top brass gutted as Elon Musk’s takeover begins

Some of Twitter’s C-suite has reportedly been flushed out by the company’s new owner, with its CEO, chief financial officer and legal head all sacked on Elon Musk’s first day at the helm.

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