Ripple Seeks Confidentiality in SEC Case, as Top Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Peak by September

Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal documents related to the remedies phase of its ongoing legal battle with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Submitted on May 13, 2024, the motion aims to protect sensitive information that Ripple argues could harm its competitive standing and business operations if disclosed publicly. дальше »

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SEC’s hostile stance threatens US crypto innovation

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amplifies its grip on the cryptocurrency sector, the atmosphere within the industry is charged with concern and a pressing call for clarity in regulations. дальше »

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FalconX Settles With CFTC for $1.8M Over Failure to Register as Futures Commission Merchant

FalconX will pay $1.8 million to settle newly-announced charges from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that the crypto trading firm violated commodities laws by failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM), according to a Monday announcement from the regulator. дальше »

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Worried About Which Crypto ETFs To Buy? ETFSwap (ETFS) Has Got You Covered

New investment alternatives were made possible by the US Security and Exchange Commission’s approval of the first Spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. But access is mostly available to wealthy investors. дальше »

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Tether CEO slams Ripple chief’s USDT remarks: Here’s what he said

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has slammed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s remarks that the US government is “going after” Tether (USDT) as mere “FUD.” The Tether CEO also hit back at Garlinghouse as a CEO at the helm of a company currently under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). UDST is the world’s […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Predicts SEC Losing In The Long Run In Fight Against Crypto

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SEC Counters Coinbase’s Petition For New Crypto Regulations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a countermotion against Coinbase’s rulemaking petition for the crypto industry. In a brief submitted on May 10, the US regulator argues against Coinbase’s request stating there is no need for creating a regulatory framework for crypto assets in place of existing US securities laws. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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SEC Rebuts Coinbase's Attempt to Get Appeals Court to Answer Key Crypto Question

Coinbase hasn't successfully argued that an appeals court needs to look at how securities regulations might apply to digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U. дальше »

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Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken has refuted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims that its platform listed securities, pointing out that the financial regulator’s arguments attempt to restructure the US financial system beyond its regulatory scope, according to a May 9 court filing. дальше »

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Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims to Avoid 'Significant Reordering' of U.S. Financial Structure

Lawyers of crypto exchange Kraken have told a U. S. court that claims by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it should be dismissed to avoid a "significant reordering" of the U. дальше »

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US House Opposes SEC’s Crypto Policy With New Resolution

The US House of Representatives has voted for a resolution to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s 2022 bulletin on crypto custodian accounting. US President Joe Biden released a statement opposing the resolution and revealing a possible veto if the bill passes the Senate. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyers Predict Ripple Will Lose Motion Against SEC Even as XRP Army Anticipates $3 High

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Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late

Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. дальше »

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Hong Kong authorities expose crypto scam featuring deepfake Elon Musk

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has warned the public about a fraudulent crypto exchange platform that uses AI-generated videos of Elon Musk to promote crypto trading services. дальше »

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SEC delays crypto wallet provider Exodus’ NYSE American listing amid ongoing scrutiny

Crypto wallet provider Exodus said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a “surprising last-minute decision” that delayed its planned listing on the NYSE American Stock Exchange, according to a May 9 statement. дальше »

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$20 On The Horizon For XRP? Unpacking A Potential 650x Surge And What It Means

Ripples of uncertainty continue to surround XRP, the cryptocurrency created by Ripple Labs. Once a high-flyer, XRP has seen its price plummet amidst a protracted legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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House Votes to Erase SEC Crypto Policy While President Biden Vows Veto

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a resolution Wednesday to reject the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cryptocurrency accounting guidance that the industry said has deterred banks from handling crypto customers, but President Joe Biden is already promising he'll veto the effort if it hits his desk. дальше »

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SEC files final response in XRP lawsuit, rejects Ripple’s claims

The United States States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has filed its final response to its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. According to the filing, the commission has refuted Ripple’s claims that it acted without recklessness in handling the XRP cryptocurrency.… дальше »

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Grayscale Withdraws Ethereum Spot ETF Proposal Amid Regulatory Obstacles

In a shocking development, American-based cryptocurrency asset management giant Grayscale Investments has withdrawn its Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) proposal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be targeting Ripple’s proposed stablecoin in its latest court filing against the crypto company. In its May 7 redacted remedies reply brief, the regulator described the proposed stablecoin as an “unregistered crypto asset” and further evidence that the company will continue to engage in unregulated activities […] The post SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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The Crypto Lawsuit State of Play

Last month, Ethereum incubator ConsenSys sued the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an injunction asking a federal court to block the regulator from investigating its MetaMask offering or from declaring Ether (ETH) a security. дальше »

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SEC Takes Another Stab At Ripple In Its Final Brief: Details

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its remedies reply brief in its ongoing legal battle with Ripple Labs, accompanied by supporting exhibits. This filing marks a pivotal moment in the litigation as it is the final brief before Judge Torres will make her remedies ruling. дальше »

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SEC Chair Gensler: Crypto Represents ‘Outsized’ Share Of Scams And Fraud In Overall Markets

In a recent interview with CNBC, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his concerns regarding the crypto industry, emphasizing its alleged association with scams, fraud, and compliance issues within the broader market. дальше »

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Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has withdrawn its bid for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund after facing multiple delays from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The post Grayscale backs off from its Ethereum futures ETF application appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC pushes back against Terraform’s claims fraud happened outside US

Lawyers for the commission cited several examples of Do Kwon touting UST to U.S. investors and Terraform’s former communications head making false claims about the stablecoin. дальше »

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Ethereum Spot ETF Approval Delayed: SEC Postpones Verdict on Invesco’s Proposal

Pessimism surrounding Spot Ethereum ETFs approval is set to increase as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to delay its decision on the approval process of Invesco Galaxy’s ETH Spot ETF, fueling uncertainty in the crypto market. дальше »

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Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin challenges SEC’s authority in a legal battle over MetaMask

Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Consensys, has initiated a legal battle against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting the regulator’s authority over Ethereum and its associated products, specifically the MetaMask crypto wallet. дальше »

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Nigeria plans to delist naira from all P2P crypto platforms

Nigeria aims to ban naira use on peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. News comes after a meeting between the government represented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the blockchain community. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Sealed Remedies Reply Brief Filed, What To Expect Now

In the latest from the XRP lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has filed its remedies reply brief under seal, signaling a significant advance in the case’s remedies phase. дальше »

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SEC punts Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum ETF decision to July

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed deciding on Invesco Galaxy’s application for a spot Ether ETF, with the next deadline on July 5. дальше »

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Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

The Nigerian government has revealed intentions to delist the national currency, the Naira, from all peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedly revealed this plan during a virtual meeting with the country’s blockchain stakeholders today as part of a wider effort to combat the […] The post Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Robinhood Receives Enforcement Notice From The SEC For Alleged Securities Violations

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Bitwise CIO says regulatory hurdles are a boon for Coinbase amid SEC crackdown on crypto firms

In the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent crackdown on crypto firms, Bitwise Investments CIO Matt Hougan offered insights suggesting that the regulatory landscape might be inadvertently favoring US crypto exchange Coinbase. дальше »

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SEC issues Wells Notice against Robinhood, crypto community calls it ‘scare tactics’

Robinhood’s crypto division received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4. According to a filing, the Gary Gensler-led Commission staff has been investigating Robinhood’s “cryptocurrency listings, custody of cryptocurrencies, and platform operations” for some time before recommending an enforcement action against it. дальше »

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SEC issues Wells Notice to Robinhood Crypto

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice against Robinhood, targeting the publicly-traded company’s crypto business. The regulatory news saw Robinhood’s share price fall by about 2. дальше »

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SEC Sends Wells Notice To Robinhood Over US Crypto Business, Shares Plunge 7%

In the latest episode of the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry, crypto exchange Robinhood received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC Legal Saga: Expert Outlines Timeline For Settlement And Ruling

Ashley Prosper, an XRP enthusiast deeply invested in the outcome of the legal clash between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), shared insights on the subject, outlining the possible timeline for a settlement and final ruling of the case. дальше »

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SEC Chief Gary Gensler Misled Congress On Ethereum, Says Crypto-Friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry

Rep. Patrick McHenry, a staunch advocate for the crypto industry, joined the escalating warfare between U. S. financial regulators and the cryptocurrency sector on April 30, accusing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler of having “knowingly misled Congress” on the commission’s position on Ethereum. дальше »

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Crypto Groups Sue the SEC Over “Misguided Attacks” On Crypto Industry

Two prominent cryptocurrency associations in the United States, the Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT), have initiated legal action against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for alleged regulatory overreach. дальше »

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Are Ethereum And XRP Securities? Ripple CEO Weighs In On The Debate

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has long been at loggerheads with the crypto industry, especially concerning the security status of some cryptocurrencies. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently had some strong opinions on the matter that he’s not afraid to share. дальше »

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Bitcoin Spot ETF: SEC Delays Decision On 7RCC’s Eco-Friendly Fund

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review period on the launch of crypto asset management company 7RCC’s Bitcoin spot ETF (exchange-traded fund).  SEC Extends Deadline For 7RCC’s Bitcoin Spot ETF In a notice published on Thursday, May 2nd, the SEC said it will now decide to approve or disapprove the 7RCC […] дальше »

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Forget Bitcoin and Ethereum, Altcoin ETFs Are The Real Deal, Market Expert Says

The approval of Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by the Hong Kong Securities and Future Commission in mid-April 2024 indicated that more regulatory bodies of different regions are beginning to view crypto investments in a more positive light, and this opened the floodgate of several filings of spot ETFs, especially […] дальше »

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Why Ripple May Never Deliver Substantial Profit Despite a Win Against SEC: XRP Bulls Eye This 30% Short-Term Move

The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a long and arduous one, with both sides presenting their arguments in court. As the case nears its conclusion, many in the XRP community are speculating about the potential impact a favorable ruling for Ripple could have on the price […] The post Why Ripple May Never Deliver Substantial Profit Despite a Win Against SEC: XRP Bulls Eye This 30% Short-Term Move appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Ripple Counters SEC’s Opposition Brief With New Filing, What Does It Say?

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A […] дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyers Predict Ripple Will Lose Its Latest Motion

In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pro-XRP community lawyers have offered a pessimistic outlook for Ripple’s latest court motion. дальше »

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Australia court sets precedent for crypto in non-cash payments

Australia’s securities regulator has marked its first court victory, setting a precedent regarding a non-cash payment facility involving crypto. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has set a legal precedent in the local crypto market after the Federal Court… дальше »

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Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed to May 17, Says Gambaryan Family Spokesperson

Binance's lawyer needed more time to look at evidence from Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. дальше »

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Ripple (XRP) Aims to Dismiss SEC Accountant’s Testimony in Ongoing Lawsuit: Here’s What to Expect

In the latest development of the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory agency has filed a motion opposing Ripple’s request to strike the declaration of Andrea Fox, a top SEC accountant. дальше »

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Is Litecoin Next? Proposed ETF Could Bolster Crypto’s Mainstream Appeal

The world of cryptocurrencies is abuzz with the potential arrival of a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF): the Litecoin ETF. Championed by Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, the proposed ETF is aiming to gain the coveted approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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