Kraken legal chief dismisses SEC charges as ‘hollow,’ citing Ripple victory

Kraken, facing charges from the U. S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), plans to fight and respond to the complaint in court, confirmed the company’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Marco Santori, in a conversation with CNBC on Nov.

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Philippines SEC to restrict Binance, warns of legal risks for promoters

The Philippine SEC announces plans to block Binance access, cautioning against unregistered investments and warning of legal repercussions for promoters.

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Bloomberg: BlackRock and Grayscale meeting with SEC about Bitcoin ETF issuance

Bloomberg Intelligence ETF research analyst James Seyffart reports that BlackRock and Grayscale, two major investment major companies with plans to issue a Bitcoin ETF, have recently met with the SEC.

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Celsius Network to focus on Bitcoin mining following SEC’s latest feedback

Cryptocurrency company Celsius Network has revealed plans to transition its services into Bitcoin mining-only operations. That comes amid its insolvent proceedings. The digital assets firm has witnessed financial troubles over the last year, which saw it file for bankruptcy.

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Why SEC Is Becoming Irrelevant: Europe Eyes Independent Crypto Oversight

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, criticizes the US SEC and says it has become irrelevant internationally, while Europe plans its own version of the SEC. The post Why SEC Is Becoming Irrelevant: Europe Eyes Independent Crypto Oversight appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ethereum (ETH) Soars on BlackRock ETF Hopes But On-Chain Metrics Reveal Cracks

Ethereum has seen a surge in price over the past couple days, reaching as high as $2,132 as optimism grows around BlackRock’s plans to launch a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The filing with the SEC has led to euphoric sentiment among traders, with Ethereum being the top trending token based on the spike in […] The post Ethereum (ETH) Soars on BlackRock ETF Hopes But On-Chain Metrics Reveal Cracks appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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FTT Token Spikes 76% After SEC Chair Signals Openness To An FTX Exchange Reboot

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PayPal’s $158M PYUSD Stablecoin Market Cap Shaken By SEC Subpoena

In a recent report by Reuters, online payment system company PayPal announced plans to bolster its market value by $4 billion, seeking to streamline operations to appease investors. However, investor optimism was tempered by disclosing a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD. PayPal’s $4 Billion Value Boost […]

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SEC plans scrutiny of crypto dealer-brokers, transfer agents, per 2024 exam guide

The SEC sets examination priorities based on feedback from examiners and input from investors and the industry.

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SEC Won’t Challenge Grayscale’s Court Win, Bringing Spot Bitcoin ETFs Closer Than Ever

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Caroline Ellison speaks on FTX-Binance war, SEC won’t appeal Grayscale BTC ETF: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 8-14

Caroline Ellison testifies in Sam Bankman-Fried trial, reveals more on FTX-Binance war; SEC reportedly has no plans to appeal on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF case.

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SEC Plans No Appealing on Lost Grayscale Case, Ripple Advocate Shares His Take

Ripple advocate Jeremy Hogan has shared his take on rumors that SEC does not intend to get court's ruling on Grayscale ETF reviewed

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SEC nixes plans to appeal Grayscale Bitcoin ETF decision

Previously, the SEC thwarted all spot Bitcoin ETF applications, including Grayscale's. An appeals court reinforced Grayscale's stance.

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VanEck Announces Plans To Launch Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT)

Prominent investment manager VanEck has revealed plans to launch an Ethereum Futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). Interestingly, this development comes a few hours following news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was looking to fast-track the approval of some Ether futures ETF applications ahead of a US government shutdown.

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Gary Gensler Has Turned SEC Into ‘Banana Republic’: NYP

The New York Post accuses SEC Chairman Gary Gensler of corrupt practices, criticizing his regulation of crypto through enforcement, selective targeting of companies, and plans to change securities laws.

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Pro-Ripple Lawyer Makes SEC-Related Comment About FTX's Plans to Sell XRP and SOL

This lawyer believes that SEC must not hinder XRP sales that FTX has been allowed to make

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Ripple President Breaks Silence On Why They’re Not Backing Down From SEC Lawsuit

There have been talks of the likelihood of Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settling in their ongoing legal battle. However, recent comments from Ripple’s President Monica Lang suggest that the company is unlikely to settle with the Commission as it plans on seeing the case “all the way through.” Ripple Not […]

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US Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Restrict SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Funding

US Congressman Tom Emmer plans to introduce a bill to limit the SEC from using its funding for crypto enforcement actions. The post US Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Restrict SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Funding appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SEC Loses Case to Grayscale: Price Implications for $XRP, $BNB, and $ROE

XRP recorded massive user activity after the latest XRPL Ledger launch increased $XRP’s price. Elsewhere, after BNB ($BNB) received extensive support from Binance’s plans to onboard one billion users into the cryptocurrency space, its price surged.

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Charles Hoskinson says SEC will not charge Cardano

In a recent interview, Charles Hoskinson confirmed that the SEC has no plans to take action against Cardano

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Volatility Shares aims to list its Ether Futures ETF on October 12

Volatility Shares plans to have its Ether Futures ETF (ETHU) open to investors on October 12.  The company listed its 2x Bitcoin-linked ETF (BITX) in July. While all eyes remain on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regard to the several spot Bitcoin ETF applications before it, market experts say the first Ethereum futures […] The post Volatility Shares aims to list its Ether Futures ETF on October 12 appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Coinbase battles US SEC, Worldcoin concerns mount, FTX announces reorganization plans | Weekly recap

This week, Coinbase’s legal dispute with regulators unfolds as the crackdown on hacks and scams intensifies. Meanwhile, Worldcoin is under scrutiny and FTX announces reorganization plans. Coinbase vs.

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MicroStrategy will buy more Bitcoins, Q2 report says

MicroStrategy plans to sell 750 million shares of stock to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC). Its current portfolio holds a total of 152,800 BTC. The company reported its intention to acquire more BTC in an SEC filing on August 1. MicroStrategy…

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Ripple Seeks Regulatory Nod, Applies For Crypto License In The UK

After securing a major legal triumph against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple, the blockchain payments firm, is now focusing on its expansion plans in Europe. Ripple’s move to apply for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and seek a payment institution license in Ireland further underscores the company’s commitment to responsibly […]

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SEC Signals Intent to Appeal Ripple Ruling Claiming Judge Was in Error  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to appeal a ruling that Ripple's XRP sales did not violate securities laws, claiming the judge made an error. The post SEC Signals Intent to Appeal Ripple Ruling Claiming Judge Was in Error   appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bitcoin's Crypto Market Dominance Slides by Most in 13 Months as XRP Court Ruling Spurs 'Alt Season' Talk

Bitcoin's share of the crypto market tanked on Thursday while altcoins rallied after a U.S. court threw a spanner in the SEC's plans to regulate digital assets.

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The SEC’s arguments against Coinbase are ‘not particularly strong,’ law expert says

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided a preview of the arguments it plans to use against Coinbase in a letter to the judge on July 7. However, the SEC’s case against Coinbase does not inspire much confidence, crypto lawyer James Murphy tweeted on July 9.

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SEC, FTX, and Three Arrows Capital contest BlockFi’s bankruptcy plans

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alongside bankrupt crypto firms FTX and hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), have objected to BlockFi’s bankruptcy plans, according to July 5 court filings.

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BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

Multiple defunct crypto companies are now scrambling to resolve complex financial ties as they seek to repay creditors and customers

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Binance SEC lawsuit could dent crypto exchange’s global plans

The U.S. SEC is issuing a spate of regulatory actions against major exchanges, including the world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance.

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eToro to delist four altcoins in SEC compliance

Social trading platform eToro has confirmed plans to delist selected crypto assets for its United States clients next month. Users will no longer open positions on altcoins Algorand, Polygon, Decentraland, and Dash as of 12 July 2023.

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XRP Exempted as eToro Plans to Delist 4 Tokens: Details

eToro set to withdraw support for four tokens tagged as securities by SEC, XRP to go unscathed

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Coinbase has no plans to delist assets or end staking service

Coinbase executives have stated that their company does not intend to end support for tokens and services named in a securities case. Coinbase doesn’t intend to reduce options The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Coinbase on June 6.

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Binance.US deems SEC lawsuit ‘baseless’; plans to defend self

Binance. US, the United States subsidiary of the embattled Binance exchange, described the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against its platform as “baseless. ” In a June 5 statement, Binance.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticizes SEC’s Enforcement Action against Crypto

Coinspeaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticizes SEC’s Enforcement Action against Crypto US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his disapproval of SEC's enforcement action against the crypto industry and plans to include crypto-friendly members on the board when elected president.

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As Ripple case nears resolution, XRP whales ramp up accumulation

Whales showed increased interest in XRP as network growth declined. Ripple began its plans of expansion by acquiring a European crypto exchange. The ongoing Ripple vs SEC case has had massivThe post As Ripple case nears resolution, XRP whales ramp up accumulation appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC requests pause on ETH futures ETFs

Grayscale Investments and Bitwise Asset Management have reportedly suspended their plans for ETH futures ETFs following apparent concerns raised by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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XRP Is Security? Here's How SEC Plans to Prove It

Bill Morgan breaks down SEC's plan to prove XRP is security

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Ripple pegs SEC lawsuit costs at $200M; plans Dubai expansion

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed his company’s regulatory challenges at the Dubai Fintech Summit, CNBC reported on May 8. There, Garlinghouse described the scale of Ripple’s ongoing legal conflict with the U.

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Coinbase CEO dismisses speculation that exchange plans to relocate from US

US-based exchange Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong denied the suggestions that the exchange might carry its headquarters overseas to escape the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) interference, as reported by CNBC.

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Coinbase plans to move offshore due to “severe lack of clarity from SEC” – How Avorak AI helps amid these developments

On April 19, Coinbase announced its plans to move offshore as part of a drive to update its “global scale to go broad and deep. ” This comes amid unclear regulations by the SEC and has resulted in widespread suspicion among crypto investors.

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After Losing His Diplomatic Status, Justin Sun Now Intends To Pivot To Crypto Regulation Amid SEC Spat

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Coinbase warned by SEC of potential securities charges

Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, has received a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informing the company of the regulator’s plans to take enforcement action against it.

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Bitwise launches new bitcoin-linked ETF

Bitwise has launched the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC) to offer long-term investors regulated exposure to bitcoin (BTC). The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved any spot bitcoin ETF.

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US SEC Plans to Keep Growing Crypto Unit as Enforcement Ramps Up

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may ramp up its recent surge of cases targeting crypto firms by once again boosting the size of its digital assets enforcement squad.

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SHIB Lead Dev Unveils Plans for Shibarium, John Deaton Slams SEC with Judge Netburn's Quote, SHIB Fast Food Chain Welly Might Expand to Tokyo: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

U.Today’s daily news digest keeps you informed of the most important updates in the crypto industry

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Former FTX executive Nishad Singh reportedly plans to plead guilty

Former FTX executive Nishad Singh is reportedly planning to plead guilty to criminal charges. Singh may face separate charges filed by the SEC and CFTC. Nishad Singh, the former head of engiThe post Former FTX executive Nishad Singh reportedly plans to plead guilty appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Coinbase Supports SEC’s Proposed Crypto Custody Rules, But Not Everyone Is Happy

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed introducing rules to address how investment advisers safeguard client crypto assets. According to a Wednesday statement, the SEC plans to ask Congress to broaden its oversight mandate under the current investment adviser custody rule beyond client funds and securities to include “any client assets”. This means […]

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SEC to pursue Paxos for Binance USD stablecoin issuance

SEC has begun legal plans to sue Paxos for issuing and listing Binance USD, a well-known stablecoin in the crypto ecosystem. The financial watchdog argues that the firm’s token issuance violates investor protection laws. SEC trails Paxos The US Securities…

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