New York bill aims to protect crypto investors from memecoin rug pulls

“In my view, these activities should fall firmly within the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies,” crypto regulations experts told Cointelegraph. дальше »

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XRP News – When Will The SEC Drop Its Ripple Case?

In recent weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been on a retreat. One by one, the agency has abandoned its high-profile enforcement cases against Coinbase, Consensys, Gemini, and OpenSea. дальше »

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Indian law enforcement picks CoinDCX for seized crypto custody

India’s Enforcement Directorate has enlisted CoinDCX to provide custodian services for seized cryptocurrency. Enforcement Directorate, India‘s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, has selected cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX to manage cryptocurrencies seized during ongoing investigations. In a March 5 press release… дальше »

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U.S. SEC ends probe into Bored Apes NFTs creator Yuga Labs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection. The regulator will take no enforcement action and has not issued any charges against the firm.… дальше »

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‘We’ll never stop fighting’: Coinbase files FOIA, seeks SEC crypto spending details 

Coinbase has filed a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s spending on non-fraud crypto investigations and enforcement actions under former Chair Gary Gensler. дальше »

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Indian police bust $2m RSN crypto scam with alleged ties to China

Law enforcement in India has arrested three in connection to a large-scale crypto fraud that lured over 2,000 victims with promises of lucrative returns. According to local media, police in the northeastern Indian state of Assam have cracked down on… дальше »

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XRP News Today: Ripple CEO Reacts to Shock Decision By SEC – Can XRP Bounce Back?

The SEC’s changing approach to crypto regulation just gave XRP investors some fresh hope. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees this as a sign the agency might be backing off its strict enforcement tactics. дальше »

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US federal court dismisses SEC’s case against Hex founder Richard Heart

The court's dismissal may embolden crypto founders, challenging regulatory reach and potentially reshaping future SEC enforcement strategies. The post US federal court dismisses SEC’s case against Hex founder Richard Heart appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Drops Case Against MetaMask, But Radio Silence on the XRP Lawsuit

The SEC dropped its lawsuit against Consensys, signaling a shift in crypto enforcement. With closed-door meetings underway, could Ripple be next? The post SEC Drops Case Against MetaMask, But Radio Silence on the XRP Lawsuit appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC withdraws Coinbase lawsuit amid crypto regulatory pivot

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. , citing a shift in its approach to crypto regulation, according to a Feb. дальше »

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Coinbase Case Dismissed: SEC Files To Drop Lawsuit In New York Court

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its decision to file a joint stipulation with Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. to dismiss the ongoing civil enforcement action against the two entities. дальше »

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SEC agrees to dismiss enforcement case against Consensys

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its securities enforcement case against Consensys, according to a Feb. 27 statement. Once final approvals are secured, the SEC will file a stipulation with the court to formally close the case. дальше »

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US SEC agrees to drop the MetaMask securities lawsuit

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its securities enforcement case against MetaMask after reaching an agreement with Consensys, the company behind the popular crypto wallet. дальше »

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SEC Plans to Drop Enforcement Suit Against ConsenSys’ MetaMask, CEO Joe Lubin Says

The SEC accused the company’s wallet tool of being an unregistered securities broker. дальше »

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SEC agrees to drop Consensys lawsuit

The SEC is dropping its enforcement actions against crypto firms in an apparent regulatory pivot following new leadership at the regulator. дальше »

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US Congressman pushes MEME Act to ban officials potentially profiting from memecoins

US Democratic Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced a bill on Feb. 27 to prevent government officials and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies, including memecoins. The proposed legislation, known as the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, has gained support from multiple Democratic colleagues and is designed to “make corruption criminal again. дальше »

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House Democrats target Trump’s meme coin with new bill

House Democrats are targeting President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin with new legislation aimed at preventing top U.S. officials from profiting from digital assets.  Rep. Sam Liccardo plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act on Thursday,… дальше »

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SEC drops Uniswap investigation without enforcement action

The SEC's decision not to pursue action against Uniswap may signal a more cautious regulatory approach towards decentralized finance platforms. The post SEC drops Uniswap investigation without enforcement action appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Breaking: SEC Drops Yet Another Crypto Investigation

The regulatory agency does not plan to bring any enforcement actions against Uniswap дальше »

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Breaking: SEC Drops Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto

The SEC will not pursue an enforcement action against Robinhood дальше »

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SEC Drops OpenSea Investigation Easing Pressure on NFT Market

The regulator’s decision comes after Coinbase said the SEC will vote on a deal to abandon its enforcement case against it. дальше »

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Ripple v. SEC: XRP Lawyer Predicts Key Resolution Timeline

Expectations soar for Ripple case as SEC makes never seen before kind of radical turnabout in enforcement policy дальше »

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Huge Moment For Crypto As SEC Agrees To Dismiss Enforcement Case Against Coinbase; Is XRP Lawsuit Next?

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Coinbase says SEC set to drop enforcement case against the crypto exchange

The Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States is said to have agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). Shares of the crypto firm are up more than 5. дальше »

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SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval

The SEC's potential dismissal of the Coinbase lawsuit could accelerate legislative efforts to establish clearer crypto regulations. The post SEC staff agrees in principle to dismiss Coinbase enforcement case, pending Commissioner approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SEC Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking Big Moment for U.S. Crypto

The company says the commission will vote on a deal negotiated by staff to abandon the enforcement case at the core of the agency's previous crypto stance. дальше »

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SEC launches new unit to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime

The SEC has renamed its Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit (CACU) to the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). CETU’s focus will be, among other things, to combat crypto fraud and cybercrime. дальше »

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New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility. дальше »

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Kraken says US agencies made up nearly 30% of all data requests in 2024

Crypto exchange Kraken has reported a 38.6% rise in global law enforcement and regulatory data requests in 2024 compared to 2023. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken got a lot more data requests in 2024, showing just how much attention law enforcement… дальше »

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SEC's Crypto Unit Is 'Dead and Buried,' Former Official Says

The SEC's cryptocurrency enforcement efforts appear to be over, according to former official John Reed Stark дальше »

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South Korea reviews ban on corporations trading virtual assets

South Korea lifts crypto ban for companies. The ban lift has been structured in a two-phase plan. The move coincides with the enactment and enforcement of South Korea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act. дальше »

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Phuket police arrest four Russian nationals accused of running crypto-ransomware attacks

Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and… дальше »

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Binance and SEC file to stay case for 60 days

Plans to scale back crypto enforcement at the U.S. SEC materialized in court with a filing to resolve a complaint against Binance, the largest crypto exchange. дальше »

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Crypto Fraud Alert: Nigeria Unmasks Global Scam, 53 Charged

Nigerian law enforcement has uncovered a sophisticated global crypto scam operation in Lagos during a general cybercrime raid. One of the most coordinated activities against crypto fraud in West Africa this year, the recent raid resulted in the arrest of 53 people from different nationalities. дальше »

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SEC's crypto embrace - What THESE new changes mean for you

Hester Peirce is appointed as a commissioner of the SEC’s crypto enforcement unit. The SEC, under the new administration, is expected to be more accepting of crypto. In the ongoing crypto The post SEC's crypto embrace - What THESE new changes mean for you appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC sued by watchdog group over withheld crypto report

Empower Oversight has filed a lawsuit against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to disclose a long-awaited report on ethical conflicts and selective enforcement within the agency. дальше »

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SEC Reassigns Crypto Litigator From XRP Lawsuit to IT Department

The SEC is shifting its crypto enforcement approach, moving Jorge Tenreiro to IT and reducing its enforcement team. A new Crypto Task Force aims to redefine the agency’s role. The post SEC Reassigns Crypto Litigator From XRP Lawsuit to IT Department appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC’s top crypto prosecutor reassigned to IT unit

President Trump’s U.S. SEC advanced staff changes with a shuffle to its crypto-focused litigation team amid plans to scale back enforcement actions. дальше »

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Ransomware cashouts down 35% as victims snub demand: Chainalysis

Ransomware attacks surged last year, but victim payments declined as users refused to meet demands amid increased recovery efficiency by law enforcement. дальше »

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SEC Reducing Crypto Enforcement

One of top crypto enforcement lawyers has been demoted, according to recent report дальше »

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SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration

The SEC's crypto unit downsizing may slow fraud response, impacting investor protection and potentially altering the crypto regulatory landscape. The post SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple exec ‘hopeful’ next SEC chair will withdraw enforcement case

The US Senate had not yet scheduled a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »

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US Senator calls crypto regulation ’a matter of national importance’

Lawyers for Cynthia Lummis filed an amicus brief as part of Coinbase’s appeal over a ruling in its case with the SEC, claiming the commission “flouts” its enforcement authority. дальше »

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Austrian crypto unicorn Bitpanda receives MiCA license in Germany

Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth highlighted the importance of consistent and robust MiCA enforcement to ensure the framework’s efficiency. дальше »

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Indian scammers use Tether’s USDT to launder funds outside the country

Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in… дальше »

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Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million

The SEC's $106 million settlement with Vanguard signals a pivotal moment for regulatory enforcement as leadership transitions. How will Vanguard adapt? The post Vanguard Settles with SEC, Agrees to Pay $106 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC charges Digital Currency Group for misleading investors

“DCG and Moro painted a misleadingly rosy picture,” the acting director of the SEC’s enforcement division, Sanjay Wadhwa, wrote.

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SEC fines DCG $38M over alleged investor fraud, sanctions Genesis CEO for negligence

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated enforcement actions against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis on Jan. 17. The regulator ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil penalty and comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws. дальше »

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Senator Lummis probes US federal law enforcement about Bitcoin sale

“Democrats legacy: A loss of more than $18.5 billion in unrealized value for American taxpayers,” the senator wrote on social media. дальше »

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The SEC Plans to Move Fast on Crypto Policy Overhaul Upon Trump’s Inauguration

The SEC is set for a crypto policy overhaul under a pro-industry chair, aiming to clarify regulations and reduce enforcement. The post The SEC Plans to Move Fast on Crypto Policy Overhaul Upon Trump’s Inauguration appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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