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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...
Facebook and Instagram May Soon Allow Spot Bitcoin ETF Ads: Nate Geraci
According to Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, Facebook and Instagram may soon allow spot ETF ads. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Geraci noted that there is...
“No Settlement in Sight” for SEC vs. Ripple Case, Says John Deaton
In a recent live podcast, John Deaton, a prominent lawyer advocating for XRP holders, provided insights into the ongoing SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit as it advances into the remedy stage....
Coinbase Victory in Ongoing Litigation Would Be Devastating for the SEC: Lawyer
According to renowned crypto lawyer John Deaton, Coinbase could claim a massive regulatory advantage, depending on the outcome of its ongoing case versus the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....
The SEC Claims Binance is Yet to Produce Crucial Documents in Ongoing Lawsuit
A joint status report has been filed in the lawsuit between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance Holdings Ltd. The report, filed on January 25, 2024, outlines...
Ripple Flags SEC’s Misstatements and Mischaracterization, Files Sur-Reply
In a novel turn in the SEC-Ripple legal tussle, Ripple submitted a motion to file a Sur-Reply in connection with the SEC’s Motion to Compel. While the letter highlighted the...
BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Hit by SEC Delay; Approval May Take Until May
The introduction of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) seems to be taking time, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on BlackRock’s application. This further postpones...
SEC Commissioner Says ETH ETFs May See Approval Without Going to Court
Hopes of an easier road to approval for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have risen following a statement from US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Pierce. In an...
Is Ethereum ETF Launch Closer? Issuers Remain Confident of the Approval
The anticipation of a potential Ethereum ETF launch has been creating headlines over the past few weeks, especially after the Spot Bitcoin ETF launch. In a recent tweet, Fox Business...
Binance Slams SEC’s Hypocritical Stance on Crypto Regulation: Report
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s autocratic authority over the crypto space has been in question over the past years. In the recent Binance-SEC court hearing, Binance lawyers criticized the regulators’...
SEC X Account Breach: SIM Swap Attack Bypassed Disabled MFA
In a recent update on the security breach of the SEC’s official X account (@SECGov), the regulator disclosed that unauthorized access occurred due to a SIM swap attack and a...
SEC’s Case Against Ripple is an attack on Financial Freedom: John E. Deaton
John E. Deaton, a renowned crypto lawyer, has decried the increasing government intrusion into the private lives of American citizens. Deaton’s lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter) explained what he...
Analyst Predicts 70% Chance of Victory for Coinbase Against the SEC
Bloomberg senior litigation analyst Elliot Stein has predicted that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has a high chance of securing a victory in its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
Ripple Asks Court to Dismiss The SEC’s Motion to Compel
Ripple has filed to oppose the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion to compel. According to Ripple, the SEC failed to make its requests while fact discovery was open....
Court Reschedules Binance-SEC Court Hearing for Monday: Report
The Binance-SEC court hearing has been rescheduled for January 22 (Monday) at 10.00 AM. EST due to extreme weather conditions. MartyParty draws parallels between the upcoming Binance-SEC hearing and the...
XRP Lawyers Laugh at the SEC’s Analogy for Crypto Investment
Stuart Alderoty slams SEC for their ‘laughable’ analogy of an ecosystem of oranges for cryptocurrencies. When the SEC marked Bitcoin as a non-security, the reason put forward was that Bitcoin...
Fidelity’s Ethereum ETF Delayed: What to Expect Now
While Bitcoin ETFs made a triumphant debut in the US, the wait for its Ethereum counterpart continues. Fidelity, one of the leading applicants, received a delayed decision from the U.S....
Brad Garlinghouse Appreciates Bitcoin ETF Launch as a ‘Great Deal’
In a recent interview, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated his optimistic views on the Bitcoin ETF launch, claiming that Bitcoin got institutional validation. Despite appreciating the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...
SEC v. Coinbase: Federal Judge Says “Tokens Are Not Securities”
The legal brawl between the SEC and crypto exchanges took a new turn in a recent hearing where United States Judge Katherine Polk Failla cross-examined the regulator. The judge remains...
Supreme Court Hears Argument for Congressional Action on Crypto
In a recent argument heard in the Supreme Court, attorney Paul D. Clement highlighted the need for congressional action to address cryptocurrencies. The statement, which was shared by Ripple CTO...
Breach Breakdown: SEC’s X Hack Raises Questions on Cybersecurity Investments
Amidst the recent hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange’s (SEC) X handle, the Office of the Inspector General’s investigation is underway. Recent developments, however, shed light on the agency’s...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Chair, Addresses Gensler as a ‘Political Liability’
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, recently shared his discontent with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s regulatory policies, addressing him as a “political liability.” In light of multiple lawsuits against prominent...
SEC Under Fire: DEBT Box Demands Dismissal, Attorney Fees Repayment
Debt Box defendants accuse the SEC of concealing the truth to their detriment. The defendants now call for sanctions against the regulatory body. They claim the gravity of the situation...
SEC Agrees to Push Do Kwon’s Trial, Awaits Judge Rakoff’s Decision
In a recent development in the SEC-Terraform legal tussle, the Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to delay the civil trial involving Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon. The...
The SEC Will Not Approve An Ethereum ETF Soon: TD Cowen
It is unlikely for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve an Ethereum ETF soon, according to TD Cowen, a leading American multinational investment bank. The TD Cowen...
