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Chamber of Digital Commerce Claps Back at SEC Over Kraken Lawsuit
The blockchain trade association, The Chamber of Digital Commerce, has recently registered its protest against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit on crypto exchange Kraken by filing amicus...
Ripple Lawsuit: SEC Requests Deadline Extension for Filing Briefs
According to former US federal prosecutor James K. Filan, the SEC has asked Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York to move the deadline for its opening...
Analyst Spots Dencun Upgrade and Ethereum ETF as Crypto Bull Cycle Catalysts
According to Kyle du Plessis, a crypto technical analyst famously known as Kyle Doops, the upcoming Ethereum Dencun upgrade will be the next catalyst for a potential cryptocurrency bull run....
Former SEC Attorney Joins Pro-Crypto Law Firm As a Defendant
Former SEC enforcement attorney Ladan Stewart has joined the Global law firm White & Case LLP. Stewart would henceforth counsel crypto industry players and defend them against regulatory or private...
Crypto-Critic SEC Lawyer Joins Crypto Law Firm: Community in Frenzy
XRP attorney John Deaton’s CryptoLaw criticized crypto-critic Ladan Stewart’s recent transition from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the crypto law firm White & Case. In a recent X...
Ladan Stewart, Former SEC Crypto Unit Leader, Joins White & Case
White & Case just made a significant addition to its team, with the crypto unit leader of SEC, Ladan Stewart, joining as head of its crypto group. According to Eric...
Coinbase Urges SEC to Approve Grayscale Ethereum ETF: Report
In a novel development in the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market, Coinbase has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF. Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal,...
SEC Fines Van Eck $1.75 Million for Failure to Disclose Social Media Influencer’s Role in ETF Launch
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied a $1.75 million civil penalty against registered investment adviser Van Eck Associates Corporation. The penalty settles charges that Van Eck failed...
Did Ripple Make Progress in Settlement with the SEC? Experts Explain!
The lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC, which has been contentious since December 2020, has yet to see a definitive outcome. However, recent speculation has sparked debates within the crypto...
SEC Won’t Approve Spot ETFs Other Than BTC, ETH: Cathie Wood
Founder and CEO of the asset management firm Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, stated that she doesn’t see the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to...
The SEC Should Be Process-Oriented, Not Arbitrary: Crypto Lawyer
Murphy said the SEC should be process-oriented. James Murphy thinks the SEC was wrong with its approach to crypto regulation. He thinks the upcoming election can impact the final decision...
Ripple Has Not Yet Achieved Victory in SEC Case: Warning from Expert!
Even though no final decision has been made in the case between Ripple and the SEC since December 2021, people in the cryptocurrency community still claim that Ripple (XRP) may...
SEC Might Settle with Ripple, Lose Coinbase Suit: Says Lawyer
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might settle its lawsuit against blockchain firm Ripple and lose against American exchange Coinbase, says James “MetaLawMan” Murphy, a lawyer with expertise...
SEC vs. Ripple Lawsuit Update: Discovery Phase Wraps Up
For the umpteenth time, the price of Ripple (XRP) has been caught in the crossfire as the case between the U.S. SEC and the blockchain firm hits a new stage....
SEC Dilemma: Crypto Token Classified as Both Security and Non-Security
Interestingly, the SEC lawyers see no contradiction in their positions. James Murphy remarked that the SEC is having difficulty “keeping its story straight.” In Binance and Coinbase hearings, the SEC...
Controversy Erupts Amid Claims of ETH Becoming First “SEC-Compliant Token” for Institutional Custody
In a recent post on X, Prometheum, the only U.S.-registered crypto securities platform, disclosed that the first virtual asset it will manage for institutional clients will be Ethereum (ETH). The...
Ripple Cannot Win Fight Against SEC, Says Bitcoin Advisor
Max Keiser, an advisor on Bitcoin to President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, has voiced a downbeat perspective regarding XRP and Ripple’s ability to prevail over the U.S. regulator. Keiser...
Coinbase Faces Legal Heat Over Songbird Crypto Controversy
Coinbase has come under scrutiny over allegations related to handling certain customer assets. Fred Rispoli, an attorney at HODL Law firm, criticized the exchange for allegedly converting customer assets, specifically...
Experts Spot Contradiction Between Senate Yellen’s Arguments and SEC’s Assertions
U.S. Senate Janet Yellen’s urgent call for Congress to regulate the crypto sector has recently garnered attention. Prominent figures, including Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, and XRP attorney John...
Thailand Removes 7% VAT for Crypto Trading to Bolster Digital Economy
The Finance Ministry of Thailand has unveiled pivotal tax reforms to position Thailand as a leading digital asset hub. According to a local report, the country has waived its 7%...
Crypto Lawyer Condemns the SEC’s New Liquidity Provision Regulation
Morgan questions as to why the SEC is so concerned about liquidity provision. Bill Morgan disapproves of the SEC’s recently published rules affecting the crypto industry. According to Morgan, with...
Ripple Seeks Deadline Extension After Court Upheld the SEC’s Remedies Discovery Request
Ripple has requested a one-week extension of the deadline for remedies-related discovery in its case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On February 6, through its lawyer, Ripple...
Renowned Economist Criticizes The SEC Over Recent “Security Dealer” Enactment
According to Peter Schiff, American stockbroker and Chief Economist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seizing powers beyond its jurisdiction. Schiff noted that...
SEC Marks Win, Wins Motion to Compel Against Ripple
In a recent development in the SEC-Ripple legal dispute, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) won its motion to compel Ripple to provide additional documents to the court. The...
U.S. SEC Seeks $1.8M Settlement for Fraud Crypto Trading Course
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a settlement with alleged fraud entities Brian Sewell and Rockwell Capital Management. The settlement resolves charges from a scheme that preyed...
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