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Expert at First SEC Crypto Roundtable: Bitcoin Neither Security Nor Investment
Lee Reiners, a visiting fellow at the Duke Financial Economics Center, defined Bitcoin based on its level of decentralization during the first-ever US SEC Crypto Task Force roundtable. The financial...
SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Isn’t a Security, Offering Industry Relief
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially clarified that proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining does not fall under federal securities laws. In a staff statement released on Thursday, the SEC...
Ripple to SEC: Enough With Confusion—Time for Clear Crypto Rules, Not Backdoor Regulation
Ripple has submitted a formal response to the U.S. SEC Crypto Task Force, urging the agency to clarify its approach to digital asset regulation. In a letter addressed to Commissioner...
Ripple’s SEC Victory: Appeal Dropped, But SEC Silence Leaves “Officially Over?” Question Hanging
The SEC has dropped its appeal against Ripple, seemingly concluding a four-year legal battle. However, the lack of an official statement from the SEC and Ripple’s pending cross-appeal are raising...
XRP’s $5 Bull Run Odds As SEC Retreats: Sparks ETF Hope & Analyst’ Split
XRP’s market outlook has been shaken up by the SEC dropping its case against Ripple, sparking optimism among investors. The big question now: where’s XRP headed? Analysts are split on...
SEC Nominee Update: Senate Hearing for Paul Atkins Set for March 27th
While President Donald Trump nominated former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins, a known supporter of digital assets, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as early as December 2024, his...
XRP Price Alert March 19: Ripple vs. SEC – Settlement or More Legal Shadows?
As Ripple’s protracted legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues, speculation about a potential settlement is gaining traction. With the April 16 deadline for Ripple’s...
SEC’s “Spring Sprint”: Can roundtables finally untangle the crypto regulation knot?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to clarify its approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The SEC’s newly formed Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables...
Hoskinson Breathes Fire at the SEC, Calls It “Evil of the Unelected”
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has strongly criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a Politico article detailed the crypto industry’s pushback against the agency’s past enforcement actions....
Ripple vs. SEC: Is a Settlement in Sight After Years of Legal Sparring?
The end may be in sight for the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Legal analyst Jeremy Hogan suggests a private settlement could...
Settlement In Sight For Ripple vs. SEC Case, Though Final Terms Still Under Negotiation
FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. SEC is nearing a resolution. Settlement talks are underway, following the August district court...
Trump to Sign Executive Order Overturning Biden’s Crypto Banking Restrictions
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett reports that the Trump administration is getting ready to sign an executive order. This order will stop Federal Reserve policies that have blocked crypto banks...
SEC Reverses Course on Crypto Regulation: Acting Chair Orders Rethink of Stricter Firm Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making a significant move, changing its stance on crypto regulation. The acting chairman, Mark Uyeda, has instructed SEC staff to explore discarding...
SEC Drops Multiple Lawsuits and Investigations Against Crypto Firms—Here’s the List
In recent weeks, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused or dismissed multiple lawsuits and investigations involving major cryptocurrency firms. This has marked a big change in regulatory...
Anthony Scaramucci Drops Hint SEC Has Dropped Ripple Case; Fuels XRP Price
In a podcast interview, Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Director of Communications, noted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have already dropped its case against Ripple (XRP)....
White House Crypto Summit on March 7: Expert Says Another Executive Order Expected
President Donald Trump will host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit on March 7, 2025, to discuss digital asset regulations and stimulate growth in the cryptocurrency industry. David Sacks, the...
SEC Abandons Cumberland DRW Suit: Ripple Case Next?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its enforcement case against Cumberland DRW, a crypto trading firm. This development follows the SEC’s recent dismissal of its...
SEC Goes All In on Crypto Task Force: Here’s the Complete List of Key Members
On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a new Crypto Task Force, aimed at developing a clearer regulatory structure for cryptocurrency assets....
Biden-Linked FTX Donations: Did $10M Buy SBF a Regulatory Soft Touch From SEC?
The FTX collapse continues to fuel serious questions about whether regulators showed favoritism and were influenced by politics. As crypto lawyer John E Deaton points out, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the...
President Trump to Speak at First-Ever White House Crypto Summit on March 7
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will host and speak at the first-ever White House Cryptocurrency Summit on March 7. This event gathers leading figures in the...
SEC Silent on Ripple Appeal, Suffers Setback in Richard Heart (HEX, PulseChain) Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its weekly closed meeting on February 27, fueling speculation that the agency might withdraw its appeal in the ongoing Ripple case. However,...
SEC Sets Crypto Roundtables, Launches CETU as Trump Reforms Grow
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) steps up its interest in digital assets by announcing several roundtables and a new enforcement wing. The agency’s Crypto Task Force will hold...
SEC Declares Meme Coins Are Not Securities, Clarifies Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially stated that meme coins are not securities, excluding them from federal securities regulations. This decision, announced by the SEC’s Division of...
SEC Clears Path for Consensys After Dropping Legal Battles with Coinbase, Gemini, and More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Consensys. Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Consensys, confirmed the development on February 27th, stating that the SEC and...
XRP Escrow Under Fire: Lawyer Debunks “Price Dump” Theory
The long-running debate about XRP’s escrow and its influence on the market has picked up steam lately because of crypto lawyer Bill Morgan’s comments on social media. The discussion was...
