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SEC Drops Gemini Crypto Investigation: Wins, Losses & Industry Impact
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. The SEC informed Gemini’s litigation counsel on Monday that no enforcement action will...
SEC Pauses, Drops, and Closes: A Month of Regulatory Reversals
One month into Gary Gensler’s exit from the SEC, things now look different for the Commission and the broader crypto market. The industry’s regulatory setup seems to be changing to...
Former SEC Official Says Ripple Appeal Next on SEC’s ‘Chopping Block’
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled a change from its aggressive crypto-enforcement approach, with the recent dismissals of crypto-related lawsuits. The SEC has officially ended its investigation...
Crypto Airdrop Rules? Crypto Firm Paradigm Asks SEC for Clear Guidelines
Paradigm Operations LP has officially submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force, pushing for regulatory clarity on how to handle digital asset distributions...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Hints at Openness to Ether Staking ETFs
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce aka ‘Crypto Mom’ has expressed openness to proposals for staking and exchange-traded products (ETPs) related to Ether (ETH). Commissioner Peirce, speaking during a recent interview with...
SEC Ends Robinhood Crypto Investigation: Broader Crypto Relief in Sight?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to close its investigation into Robinhood Crypto without taking enforcement action. This decision is a big change in the regulatory approach...
Canary Capital’s HBAR ETF: Nasdaq Filing Signals Approval Push
Canary Capital, a digital asset investment firm, filed the 19b-4 for their Hedera (HBAR) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). They have recently advanced their efforts to launch an HBAR ETF by filing...
SEC Set to Dismiss Coinbase Case as Crypto Regulation Shifts
As of today, the SEC has agreed in principle to dismiss its enforcement case against Coinbase exchange. The decision is pending approval from the SEC’s commissioners, expected to take place...
SEC and the Future of Crypto Startups – Looking Good
Marty Party, the crypto commentator and music producer, shared on X an optimistic view on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the future of crypto startups. The post...
SEC Withdraws DeFi Appeal Under New Crypto-Friendly Leadership
The US Securities and Exchange Commission withdrew its appeal in a case aimed at expanding securities laws to cover DeFi users and projects. The agency filed a four-page motion in...
Elon Musk’s SEC Probe Calls for Public Whistleblowers, Launches New Tool
Elon Musk has set his sights on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a new initiative aimed at investigating fraud and abuse within the agency. Announced through a newly...
Whales Accumulate 60 Million XRP In What Might Be A Positive Signal
Today, crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared a chart on X showing that whales have acquired 60 million XRP in the last 24 hours. Given the amount spent, this is a...
XRP Eyes Breakout: Fibonacci Levels and SEC Decision in Focus
XRP’s technical indicators strongly suggest a massive rally soon with the 21-day exponential moving average (EMA) on the weekly chart proving itself as solid support during recent market dips. Analysts...
XRP Soars 17% Near $3 as SEC Reviews More of Its ETF Bids: Approval Soon
The price of XRP saw a significant boost, climbing 17% over the past week, following the U.S. SEC’s acknowledgement of another XRP ETF filing. On Friday, the SEC acknowledged the...
SEC Postpones Coinbase Appeal Response Citing New Crypto Task Force
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked for another 28 days to reply to Coinbase’s request for a special appeal, pushing the new deadline to March 14, 2025. ...
Crypto Task Force Discusses Staking in ETPs with Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is digging deeper into the idea of staking within exchange-traded products (ETPs) for cryptocurrencies. In a notable step, the SEC met with the...
SEC Crypto Task Force Triggers Binance Case Pause—Regulatory Shift Assessed
A District Court Judge has agreed to pause the legal proceedings between Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), granting both parties a 60-day break. As reported by...
SEC Memo: Hester Peirce Explores Meme Coin Regulation Limits
Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Hester Peirce addressed the regulatory status of meme coins, saying many of these digital tokens likely do not fall under the...
SEC Faces Coinbase Appeal Deadline as Trump Eyes New CFTC Chair
Friday, February 14, 2025, could be a significant day in the US crypto regulation environment. That is the SEC’s deadline to respond to Coinbase’s request to file an appeal in...
Is the Ripple Lawsuit Set for a Breakthrough After SEC and Binance Agree to Pause Suit?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance recently filed a joint motion to put their lawsuit on hold for 60 days. Filed with the U.S. District Court for...
Hacker Pleads Guilty in SEC X Account Bitcoin ETF Hoax
Eric Council Jr., from Athens, Alabama, has owned up to his role in hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s social media account on X (formerly Twitter). This cyberattack resulted...
SEC Slams the Brakes on Crypto ETFs: Is the Pulse Fading?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to extend its review of several key cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals. In line with this, the SEC has requested more...
SEC in Transition: Katherine Dowling Demands Enhanced Clarity for XRP, SOL, and Digital Assets
In January 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) underwent significant leadership changes and initiated new regulatory approaches, particularly concerning cryptocurrency. Last month, Gary Gensler stepped down as SEC...
US SEC Shifts Crypto Enforcement Under New Trump Administration
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is witnessing a significant change in its regulatory stance on digital assets under the administration of new US President Donald Trump. While...
SEC Crypto Task Force Web Portal Goes Live to Clarify Regulations
The U.S. SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force website to clarify federal securities laws governing crypto assets. The site aims to serve as a resource for industry players...
