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Ether Price Pumps, But SEC Decisions Could Spoil the Party
Ethereum’s price surged by 5.59% last week, reaching $3,089.25. However, it has experienced a modest decline of 0.56% in the past 24 hours. With a trading volume of $10.95 billion...
Ethereum Researcher’s Side Hustle Sparks Conflict Concerns
A decision by Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, to take on a paid advisory role at EigenLayer, a recently launched staking protocol, has ignited debate on social...
Greenlight for Ethereum ETFs? SEC Examines Exchange Proposals
The SEC is currently reviewing applications from stock exchanges seeking to list ETFs that directly hold Ethereum (Ether is Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency). If approved, these ETFs would trade on major...
SEC’s Policy Director Steps Down Amid Ongoing Crypto Scrutiny
Heather Slavkin Corzo, a prominent critic of cryptocurrencies, is stepping down from her role as policy director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulatory body announced in...
XRP Price: Community Hopes for Post-Lawsuit Surge
The price of XRP token remained relatively stable on Friday, May 17, 2024, despite the lack of significant developments in the ongoing lawsuit with SEC. As of press time, XRP’s...
Reddit Co-Founder Highlights Democrats Going Against Party to Support Crypto
A dozen Democrats defied party position to support a pro-crypto motion on Thursday during a joint session between the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. The identified democrats who...
XRP Investors Beware: SEC Appeal Threatens Post-Court Victory
The XRP market is currently experiencing a holding pattern, balancing recent gains with the looming uncertainty of the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple. While XRP managed a 3.63% gain on...
MetaLawMan Criticizes the SEC’s Disgorgement Filling
Popular cryptocurrency attorney James Murphy, also known as MetaLawMan, has raised concerns about the SEC’s approach to filing a disgorgement against Ripple. Murphy’s reservation about the filing is mainly related...
Circle, Behind USDC, Eyes US Listing with Headquarters Move
Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the issuer of the widely-used stablecoin USDC, announced its intention to relocate its legal base from the Republic of Ireland to the United States. This move...
The SEC is Looking For an Excuse to Deny Spot Ether ETF Proposals – Analysts
According to a report, analysts have uncovered information on a March submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating potential consideration of classifying Ether as a security. Further...
Ripple Moves to seal Documents in SEC’s Battle: What’s Behind the Sealed Documents?
James K. Filan, a defense lawyer, claimed that Ripple, the blockchain firm that created the XRP cryptocurrency, has filed a motion to seal some of the documents related to its...
Ripple’s XRP Experiences Dips Despite Legal Developments: An Analysis
The protracted legal tussle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is nearing its final judgment as the two parties have submitted their briefs. Though the community anticipates...
SEC’s Regulatory Policies Destroy Crypto Industry, Claims Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban criticizes the SEC for its enforcement regulation, claiming that it has destroyed the crypto industry. Arguing that the SEC creates a destructive environment for crypto, Cuban states that...
Here’s Why US Election Will Determine Future of Ethereum ETFs
The fate of Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States appears to hang on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. This outlook comes as expectations grow that...
The Crypto Industry Will Win The SEC in the Long Run – Ripple CEO
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the crypto industry will win the fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recently uploaded video, Garlinghouse noted that the best...
SEC Says Ripple Victory Ruling for XRP Holds No Weight for Other Cases
The U.S. SEC has thrown shade on the decision of Judge Analisa Torres in the Ripple lawsuit, saying “no court has followed the ruling.” This critique was part of the...
The SEC Files To Stop Coinbase’s Attempt to Ask a Howey Test Question
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to stop Coinbase’s appeal to the court in the ongoing litigation. The crypto exchange reportedly applied for permission to ask the...
Mark Cuban Criticizes SEC’s Regulatory Policies, Prefers CFTC’s Authority
In response to Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s public embrace of cryptocurrencies, American television personality Mark Cuban spotlighted the necessity of clear crypto regulations. Cuban criticized the Securities and Exchange...
Kraken Asks The Court to Dismiss The SEC’s Case in Recent Filing
Kraken, a United States-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a motion asking the court to dismiss a case filed against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to...
SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Persists Despite Industry Compliance Efforts: What’s Next?
The SEC’s intense legalistic activity targeting both large and small, has become a prominent feature of the regulatory landscape. Recently, Robinhood found itself in the crosshairs of the U.S. Securities...
Exodus Exchange Won’t be Listed Until SEC Completes Review
Exodus Movement, Inc. announced today that the NYSE American has postponed the listing of its shares until the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) completes its review of Exodus’ registration statement,...
The SEC Urges The Court To Pass Its Proposed Final Judgment in Latest Reply Brief
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially filed its redacted remedies reply brief and supporting exhibits in the ongoing case against Ripple. The filing is now publicly available...
SEC Chair Tired of Answering Questions Regarding Crypto, ETH ETF
Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on May 7, 2024, addressing key issues surrounding financial oversight and regulation. The SEC...
Ripple and SEC have Filed their Briefs, Judge to Pass Verdict: Lawyer Says
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and American fintech firm Ripple have filed their respective briefs in the ongoing lawsuit filed by the former against the blockchain payments...
Nigeria Set to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading Amid Naira Depreciation
According to Bloomberg reports, Nigeria has declared its intent to outlaw Naira peer-to-peer transactions due to perceived negative impacts on the local currency. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the...
