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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...
SEC Tightens Reins on Enforcement: A Shift Towards Political Control?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented a significant procedural change that alters how enforcement investigations are initiated. Previously, enforcement staff had the authority to issue subpoenas and...
Litecoin ETF Could Beat XRP in ETF Race, Despite Multiple SEC Filings
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has shared his thoughts on the possible approval timelines for crypto ETFs in the face of ongoing regulatory scrutiny. According to a Fortune report, Seyffart...
SAB 121 Rollback Rewrites Rules for U.S. Banks and Crypto
The rollback of the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 is a big win for both the U.S. crypto and banking industries. This decision removes a major obstacle that complicated...
Legal Expert Explains to Bitcoin Maxis Why XRP Isn’t a Scam
Legal and crypto expert Bill Morgan has responded to renewed criticism of XRP, particularly from Bitcoin advocates like Robert Breedlove, who labeled the cryptocurrency a “scam.” Responding to the post,...
Federal Judge in Kraken Case Aligns with Ripple Ruling, Rejects SEC’s Crypto Securities Classification
A federal judge presiding over the SEC’s case against Kraken has echoed the reasoning in the SEC v. Ripple decision, emphasizing the distinction between the crypto assets themselves and the...
Ripple Seeks Time Extension to Respond to SEC Appeal
Ripple Labs has requested an extension to file its opening brief in the ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company has proposed April 16,...
SEC Crypto Regulation: New Leadership, Same Old Confusion?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has struggled for years to establish a consistent approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. Despite claiming clear jurisdiction and consistent positions, the SEC’s shifting interpretations...
