Gemini and Genesis Can Be Sued by SEC Over Defunct Earn Product, Judge Rules

A New York judge has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini will be allowed to move forward, denying the two defendants’ motions to dismiss in a Wednesday court filing. дальше »

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EU publishes final draft rules on complaints handling for stablecoin issuers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published the draft rules on complaints handling procedures for issuers of Assets Referenced Tokens (ART) on March 13. EBA collaborated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to draft the regulatory technical standards (RTS). дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could See $220B of Inflows in Next 3 Years: JMP Securities

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) looks well-positioned to benefit from these growing inflows, the report said. дальше »

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Terraform Labs Allowed to Hire Law Firm Dentons in Bankruptcy Case by U.S. Court: Reuters

A U.S. court has allowed Terraform Labs to hire law firm Dentons to defend the company in a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in Jan. 2024. дальше »

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This Bitcoin ETF is now 'abandoned': Are your holdings safe?

After months of anticipation, the fate of the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin [BTC] ETF has taken a surprising turn as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared it “abandThe post This Bitcoin ETF is now 'abandoned': Are your holdings safe? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How an Appeals Court Ruled on an Aspiring Class-Action Lawsuit Against Binance

A federal appeals court ruled last week that Binance needs to face a putative class-action lawsuit from a group of U. S. -based crypto investors who allege the exchange allowed them to buy and trade unregistered securities in the form of certain cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Grayscale files to introduce a low-fee version of its ETF

Grayscale, the company behind GBTC spot Bitcoin ETF, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a mini version of its ETF. The relatively low-fee product will be created from a spin-off of a percentage of GBTC shares. дальше »

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Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means...

As the crypto community eagerly awaits the approval of Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a concerning silence looms over issuers. The laThe post Analyst says odds of Ethereum ETF in May are 'down to 35%' and that means... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Approval And Denial: Spot Ethereum ETF Is A ‘Sell The News Event’: Expert

Experts are currently arguing about the likelihood of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot Ethereum ETF. Among others, Samson Mow, known as the “Bitcoin Maximalist” and founder of Jan3, a company focused on accelerating the nation-state adoption of BTC, voiced strong doubts and criticism. дальше »

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Coinbase challenges SEC in court over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ rule making rejection

Coinbase has strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for rejecting its rulemaking petition, labeling the decision “arbitrary and capricious. ” The crypto exchange lodged this critique in a Mar. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Thailand SEC adjusts rules to allow product launch

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reviewed its rules to give asset management firms in the private sector the greenlight to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs. Leading Thailand-based daily newspaper Bangkok Post disclosed this in a report today, citing… дальше »

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Coinbase Accuses U.S. SEC of Breaking the Law in Rejecting Crypto Rulemaking

Coinbase Inc. (COIN) has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of ignoring the law when it rebuffed the company's formal petition for crypto rules, according to a filing Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. дальше »

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Gary Gensler Continues Crusade Against Cryptocurrencies, Describes Ecosystem As a Cesspit of Fraud

Days after describing Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent upswing as a rollercoaster ride, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has taken swipes against the broader virtual currency ecosystem. дальше »

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Coinbase Meets With SEC To Discuss Grayscale’s Spot Ether ETF As ETH Bulls Eye All-Time Highs

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Appeals Court Revives Aspiring Class Action Lawsuit Against Binance

A Friday ruling doesn't make any declaration on whether the tokens at the heart of a lawsuit against Binance are securities, but it may give investors a chance to argue that they are. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: SEC’s Proposed Deadline Extensions in Ripple Case Raises Eyebrows

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BlackRock files to add spot Bitcoin ETFs to its global fund MALOX

Asset manager BlackRock wants to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs for its Global Allocation Fund (MALOX). In a March 7 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, BlackRock will invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs listed and traded on national exchanges. дальше »

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Bitcoin: Beware of 'speculative' BTC, warns SEC's Gensler

In a recent candid conversation with Bloomberg, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler unveiled his apprehensions regarding the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies, notably BitThe post Bitcoin: Beware of 'speculative' BTC, warns SEC's Gensler appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BlackRock Seeks To Buy Bitcoin ETFs For Global Allocation Fund

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has submitted a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to include Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in its Global Allocation Fund. дальше »

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Greek Stock Exchange to Build on SUI Network: Price Impact

The team behind the SUI blockchain partners with a Greek stock exchange to bring full traceability to securities trades. The post Greek Stock Exchange to Build on SUI Network: Price Impact appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Nigeria’s SEC proposes guidelines for crypto firms to fight criminals

The Nigerian securities regulatory authority has introduced new guidelines for crypto service providers. дальше »

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Nigeria to tighten crypto regulation in wake of Binance disputes

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed plans to introduce new regulations for crypto operators following recent challenges with Binance. New regulations The planned regulation would include licensing, registration, and screening guidelines for digital and virtual asset services providers (VASPs). дальше »

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Binance.US COO claims SEC lawsuit led to banks withdrawing support, strangling business

Binance. US, the American subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, experienced significant operational disruptions following legal challenges by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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How the SEC's Recent Win May Play in Its Coinbase, Binance Cases

A federal judge ruled that secondary-market transactions for certain cryptocurrencies violated securities law. The catch: This was a default judgment. The defendant never showed up, and no one filed amicus briefs to oppose the Securities and Exchange Commission's motion for a default ruling. дальше »

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SEC Again Delays Decision On BlackRock, Fidelity’s Ether ETF Applications

On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once again postponed making any decision on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from investment giants BlackRock and Fidelity. дальше »

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SEC vs Binance takes new turn as regulator asks court to step in

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Binance's United States arm, Binance.US, of withholding crucial information regarding customer assets and other vital aspects amid an ongoThe post SEC vs Binance takes new turn as regulator asks court to step in appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase Pushes Back: Seeks Dismissal Of Default Judgment On Crypto Sales

While the legal discussion over whether cryptocurrency sales qualify as securities continues, Coinbase has asked the United States Department of Justice to rule out a previous default judgment regarding crypto securities transactions. дальше »

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Coinbase advocates for reevaluation of crypto as securities in legal clash with SEC

Coinbase’s legal team has approached U. S. District Judge Katherine Failla with a request to overlook a prior judgment that defined secondary sales of crypto assets as securities transactions. дальше »

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SEC uses insider trading judgment to enhance case against Coinbase, Binance

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to leverage a decision from an insider trading case to strengthen its lawsuit against several crypto trading platforms, including Coinbase and Binance. дальше »

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Binance.US under SEC scrutiny for alleged non-compliance in asset custody probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that Binance.US has not responded to important inquiries about customer assets and other critical aspects of an active investigation. The SEC has expressed concerns in a joint status report to a Washington,… дальше »

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Binance.US Faces SEC Probe Over Customer Asset Handling, Cuts Two-Thirds Of Staff

In the unfolding narrative of the protracted conflict between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US, regulatory scrutiny has reached a heightened intensity. Concerns raised by the SEC regarding the cryptocurrency exchange’s compliance with information requests have cast a looming shadow over Binance Holdings and its American counterpart, BAM Trading Services, which operates […] дальше »

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Crypto exchange ShapeShift settles with SEC for $275k

ShapeShift has agreed to pay a $275,000 fine to settle allegations brought by the SEC, which said the exchange failed to register as a dealer. In a settlement revealed on Mar. 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced… дальше »

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How SEC's lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to Binance US

The lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to operations, the COO admitted. Trading volume at the US arm fell dramatically since the lawsuit. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) The post How SEC's lawsuit dealt a "near-mortal blow" to Binance US appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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ShapeShift Settles SEC Charges It Sold Crypto Securities

The federal regulator instituted a cease-and-desist against ShapeShift, which dissolved its U.S. crypto exchange in 2021. дальше »

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Terraform Labs Accuses SEC Of ‘Government Overreach’ In Legal Defense Dispute

In a recent court filing, bankrupt cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs has strongly criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its objection to a $166 million retainer paid to law firm Dentons. дальше »

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What next for Ethereum as SEC delays spot ETF proposals

SEC postponed its verdict on the applications for spot Ethereum ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity. Price of ETH remained unaffected and continued to grow. The United States Securities and ExcThe post What next for Ethereum as SEC delays spot ETF proposals appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum price hits two-year high as network fees soar, SEC stalls on ETF decision

Transaction fees on the Ethereum blockchain experienced a significant surge in the past 24 hours, coinciding with ETH’s price surpassing $3,700, marking a two-year high. This development comes amid the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) delay in ruling on multiple pending spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. дальше »

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Terraform Labs refutes SEC’s allegations of running an ‘opaque slush fund’

Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs, the company responsible for the collapsed Terra cryptocurrency project, is currently entangled in a legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding accusations of a $166 million “slush fund,” as its bankruptcy proceedings… дальше »

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BlackRock seeks to purchase more Bitcoin ETFs

Investment giant BlackRock has filed a new application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to buy more Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. According to an updated filing on the regulator’s website, BlackRock wants to buy more Bitcoin ETFs for its… дальше »

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SEC postpones decision on BlackRock and Fidelity’s Ethereum spot ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again postponed the deadline for a decision on BlackRock and Fidelity‘s applications to launch Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs. Information about the application appeared on the regulator’s website. The SEC once again postponed… дальше »

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Coinbase Insider-Trading Case: Judge Rules In SEC’s Favor, Grewal Criticizes The Decision

Recently, Coinbase’s chief legal officer (CLO) Paul Grewal criticized a US court ruling in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The judge labeled certain crypto assets traded on secondary markets as securities. дальше »

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Crypto Expert Reveals Why A Dogecoin ETF Has A 30% Chance Of Approval

The widespread popularity of Dogecoin has been one of its greatest strengths, and as the price begins to rally once again, expectations are beginning to rise. Crypto ETFs have been at the forefront of the market after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading earlier this year. Since […] дальше »

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BitForex under Hong Kong’s SFC scrutiny for potential crypto scam

Hong Kong's securities watchdog investigates the crypto exchange BitForex after sudden fund disappearance and operational halt. дальше »

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U.S. court decides against former Coinbase employee, calls some crypto assets securities

A federal judge in a landmark ruling supports the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) position that certain crypto assets are securities even when traded on secondary markets. A March 1 judgment in the SEC case against a former Coinbase staffer… дальше »

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Senior SEC Enforcement Lawyers Depart Amid Cryptocurrency Regulatory Challenges

A wave of senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to leave their roles, raising concerns about the agency's ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the cryptocurrency market.  дальше »

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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange BitForex

Hong Kong's regulator for securities and futures markets has warned the public about cryptocurrency exchange BitForex for suspected fraud, it announced Monday. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Infuses SEC Discussion With Tesla Twist

Ripple's David Schwartz cleverly pokes fun at SEC's securities scrutiny, using Elon Musk's Tesla as punchline дальше »

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Hong Kong’s SFC warns against impersonators of OSL Digital, HSKEX

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has warned the public about fraudulent websites impersonating the local licensed crypto exchanges. In a public warning on Mar. 4, the SFC cautioned the public about suspicious websites impersonating two licensed… дальше »

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U.S. Judge Enters Default Ruling Against Ex-Coinbase Insider, Says Secondary Market Sales Are Securities Transactions

In an insider trading case involving Coinbase's former product manager Ishan Wahi, his brother Nikhil Wahi and their friend Sameer Ramani, a U.S. court ruled on March 1, 2023, that the trading of certain crypto assets on a secondary market, which Coinbase is, are securities transactions. дальше »

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Crypto Regulation Stuck In “Enforcement-Only Mode,” Says SEC Commissioner Peirce

In a thought-provoking address at the ETHDenver Web3 hackathon, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce expressed her concerns over the regulatory body’s handling of the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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