Citadel Securities Embarks on Crypto Venture: A New Era in Digital Asset Trading

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Michael Saylor, Robinhood discuss crypto policy with SEC task force

The SEC’s newly formed crypto task force has been meeting with influential figures in the crypto space. On February 21, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, met with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s newly formed crypto task force to discuss the… дальше »

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OpenSea Dodges A Bullet As SEC Drops Investigation—Details

In a move that many in the crypto industry view as a positive signal, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially discontinued its investigation into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace. дальше »

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SEC waves white flag on OpenSea probe, CEO says ‘this is a win’

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially backing off its investigation into NFT marketplace OpenSea — yet another example of the crypto industry benefitting from loose regulations under the Trump administration. дальше »

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Cross-Border Trading: WhiteRock Trial Underway

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is exploring blockchain, which could be a game-changer for cross-border trading. HKEX confirmed that it’s conducting a proof-of-concept trial with WhiteRock, a fintech protocol specializing in RWA tokenization, to test the waters of tokenized securities and streamlined settlement. дальше »

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SEC Ends Investigation into OpenSea Without Any Legal Actions

SEC wraps up its investigation of OpenSea, affirming NFTs aren't securities and boosting confidence in NFT and web3 innovation. The post SEC Ends Investigation into OpenSea Without Any Legal Actions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC concluding its probe into OpenSea, no securities charges against NFTs

The SEC's decision not to classify NFTs as securities may boost innovation and confidence in the digital art market, impacting future regulations. The post SEC concluding its probe into OpenSea, no securities charges against NFTs appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Senators press SEC for clarity on crypto ETP staking restrictions

A group of US senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its position on protocol staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) in a Feb. дальше »

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Coinbase set to win SEC dismissal in ‘major win,’ analyst says

Coinbase announced on Feb. 21 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision is set to dismiss its June 2023 lawsuit against the crypto exchange, a move that analysts at H.C. Wainwright & Co. call a “major win” for the company… дальше »

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U.S. Senators Push for SEC to Rethink Crypto Staking in Exchange Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission blocked staking when crypto exchange-traded funds were granted, but the lawmakers suggest the SEC may have been off-base. дальше »

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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 Dropping Coinbase Case Could Boost Robinhood Stock, Tokens Alleged as Securities

More tokens could be added to exchanges, increasing their trading revenue. This might also open the floodgates to crypto firms' IPOs in the U.S. дальше »

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Safemoon CTO pleads guilty in $200m crypto fraud case

Safemoon CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to charges in a $200 million crypto fraud case. US authories arrested the Safemoon exec, alongside CEO Braden John Karony, in 2023. Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of SafeMoon LLC, has pleaded guilty to two charges of securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. дальше »

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Safemoon CTO withdraws not-guilty plea, admits to $200m SafeMoon fraud

Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over $200 million. Per a recent… дальше »

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Popular Crypto Coins: Aureal One Set For Gains up to 323% as US SEC Acknowledges Widom Tree’s XRP ETF Filing!

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged WisdomTree’s application to list and trade shares of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). With the SEC’s acknowledgment, a three-week comment period has begun. дальше »

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YLDS stablecoin debuts as first SEC-registered yield-bearing digital asset

Digital asset marketplace Figure Markets has launched YLDS, the first yield-bearing stablecoin registered as a public security with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The stablecoin, issued through Figure Certificate Corporation, operates on the Provenance Blockchain and pays holders an… дальше »

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SEC drops appeal against ruling that blocked controversial crypto broker-dealer rule

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal against a Texas federal court ruling that struck down its broker-dealer rule that sought to expand the agency’s oversight. дальше »

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U.S. SEC acknowledges receipt of 21Shares ETH ETF staking proposal

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a 19b-4 filing from Cboe BZX Exchange, submitted on behalf of 21Shares, seeking approval to stake Ethereum held within the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. дальше »

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XRP price surges 6% as SEC acknowledges another XRP ETF proposal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting public input on a proposal for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to XRP. In a filing posted on Wednesday, the SEC acknowledged a proposal from Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. дальше »

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Hashdex receives approval to launch XRP spot ETF in Brazil

Hashdex has reportedly received regulatory greenlight to launch what would be the world’s first XRP spot exchange-traded fund. According to crypto news platform Portal do Bitcoin, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the HASHDEX NASDAQ XRP INDEX FUND for… дальше »

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TradFi Investors Piled $38.7B Into Bitcoin ETFs, Three Times More Than Previous Quarter

Institutional investors bought $38.7 billion worth of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the fourth quarter, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed. дальше »

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Why SEC Veteran Predicts Prolonged XRP Case Will Be Dismissed ‘Expeditiously In Highly Favorable Terms’

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Hong Kong plans major crypto regulatory overhaul highlighting $3 trillion opportunity

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has outlined a new ASPIRe roadmap for asset regulation. The agency’s statement details a framework that sets parameters for market entry, investor protection, and operational transparency in the digital asset space. дальше »

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XRP investors buoyed by Donald Trump’s Ripple posts and SEC’s ETF acknowledgment

The XRP community is buzzing after US President Donald Trump shared Ripple-related content on the social media platform Truth Social. This comes at a time when institutional interest in the digital asset is rising, especially with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally acknowledging more applications for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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SEC sees surge in XRP ETF filings with three applications in five days

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged three applications for XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within a five-day span. This development has fuelled speculation about the regulator’s stance on XRP and its potential classification as a commodity. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Bullish secures regulatory approval to offer service in Hong Kong

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has obtained licensing approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for its Hong Kong arm. Bullish Global, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has secured two licenses for its Hong Kong arm,… дальше »

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Coinbase hit with shareholder lawsuit over bankruptcy risks and securities violations

A Coinbase shareholder has taken the exchange to court, alleging it misled investors about bankruptcy risks and engaged in risky trading practices. According to the Feb. 18 lawsuit filed in a New Jersey federal court, plaintiff Wenduo Guo claims Coinbase… дальше »

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XRP Drops Below $2.70 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Sets Sights on SEC Probe

Today’s XRP news is all about XRP’s sharp decline early Tuesday, slipping below the critical $2.70 level amid mounting pressure on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Coinbase execs hit with stockholder suit claiming they downplayed bankruptcy risks

Coinbase shareholder Wenduo Guo has sued the crypto exchange and its top executives for allegedly violating securities laws.

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LTP becomes first licensed virtual asset prime brokerage in Hong Kong

LTP has obtained five key licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, positioning itself as a regulated leader in the industry. The licenses, granted to its Hong Kong subsidiary LiquidityTech Limited, cover a broad range of regulated activities. … дальше »

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Nigeria moves to tax crypto transactions: report

Nigeria is preparing to tax cryptocurrency transactions as part of broader efforts to boost government revenue, according to the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission. A bill outlining the tax framework is under review and is expected to pass this quarter,… дальше »

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ESMA seeks feedback on proposed competency standards for crypto service providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking public feedback on proposed knowledge and competency standards for crypto service providers. In a Feb. 17 consultation paper, ESMA laid out new rules requiring crypto service providers to ensure their staff have… дальше »

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MEMX Exchange files to list XRP ETF as a commodity-based trust

MEMX, a US securities exchange, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) as a “Commodity-Based Trust.” Notably, this XRP ETF filing comes at a time when the crypto industry is witnessing a more welcoming regulatory environment, particularly under the influence of recent political changes under the […] дальше »

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XRP News – Has the SEC Classified XRP as a Commodity? Regulatory Uncertainty Sparks Debate

The Ripple community is abuzz with speculation over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on XRP following the agency’s acknowledgment of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the asset. дальше »

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SEC explores new models for crypto staking in ETPs under pro-crypto leadership

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with industry representatives on Feb. 5 to explore potentially including staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). дальше »

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Barclays reports $131m exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

Barclays Bank has disclosed a $131 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The UK-based institution holds 2,473,064 IBIT shares, marking a move into the Bitcoin ETF… дальше »

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Reality of XRP ETF Is One Step Closer After SEC Acknowledges Filing

The Securities and Exchanges Commission acknowledged a filing by the New York Stock Exchange and Grayscale for an XRP ETF on Thursday. дальше »

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SEC acknowledges Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETF filings

If approved, the Dogecoin and XRP ETFs will trade on the NYSE Arca exchange The SEC has 240 days to approve or reject the filings once they have been submitted to the SEC’s federal register Last week, the Cboe filed four XRP ETFs on behalf of 21Shares, Bitwise, Canary Capital, and WisdomTree The US Securities […] The post SEC acknowledges Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETF filings appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s SFC holds first-ever crypto advisory committee meeting

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission held the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel on Feb. 14, marking a key step in shaping the city’s crypto regulations. According to the official announcement, the panel was led by SFC… дальше »

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XRP and Dogecoin ETFs clear initial hurdle as SEC acknowledges Grayscale’s filings

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has officially acknowledged Grayscale’s filings for spot XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds, kicking off the review process that could see these crypto funds hit the market later this year. On Feb. 13, the… дальше »

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SEC reviews Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETF proposals, seeks public comments 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized Grayscale’s proposal for a Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development comes as part of the SEC’s standard process for reviewing ETF proposals. дальше »

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Mastercard tokenized 30% of its 2024 transactions per SEC filing

Mastercard reported that 30% of its transactions in 2024 were tokenized, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing states clearly, “Approximately 30% of all Mastercard transactions are now tokenized” In the filing, the company emphasized its commitment to digital finance while acknowledging the growing competition in the evolving […] The post Mastercard tokenized 30% of its 2024 transactions per SEC filing appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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South Korea to allow institutions to sell crypto donations in 2025

The country’s securities regulator will also allow 3,500 corporations and professional investors to open “real-name” accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of a pilot program. дальше »

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Empowering emerging markets through tokenised US treasuries

The following is a guest article from Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities. In developed economies, accessing the U. S. dollar is a given. Investors rarely have to consider incorporating USD-denominated assets into their portfolios as the relative stability of their local economies provides a sufficient foundation for financial security. дальше »

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Cboe seeking SEC approval to introduce staking for the 21Shares’ Ethereum ETF

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has filed a Form 19b-4 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce staking capabilities for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). This application, if approved, would mark the first instance where an Ethereum ETF in the US includes staking, allowing investors to potentially earn additional returns […] дальше »

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SEC, CFTC in talks to renew crypto regulation through joint panel: report

U.S. regulators are reportedly exploring new ways to coordinate on crypto oversight, with discussions to reinstate an advisory committee. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are said to be trying to figure out how… дальше »

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SEC to hold key meeting today: will Ripple finally reach a settlement?

The cryptocurrency market is on edge as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares for a crucial closed-door meeting today, February 13, 2025. While the session falls under the Sunshine Act, meaning discussions remain private, speculation is rife about its potential implications for Ripple and the wider digital asset sector. With XRP’s price movements […] дальше »

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Expert Predicts SEC Set to Weigh In on XRP, DOGE ETF Filings—Decision Imminent?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon take a critical step toward the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE). дальше »

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CFTC not SEC could regulate memecoins in US – Commissioner Hester Peirce says

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has acknowledged that the financial regulator may not have the authority to regulate most memecoins. In a Feb. 11 Bloomberg interview, the financial regulator pointed out that current laws do not classify these tokens as securities, leaving a gap in oversight. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum now accepted as collateral in SIX’s new service

The Swiss stock exchange group SIX has introduced a Digital Collateral Service, allowing financial institutions to use crypto assets alongside traditional securities as collateral. The service aims to streamline collateral management by reducing operational complexity and enhancing risk management, according… дальше »

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