The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on whether to approve or disapprove two bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – the Franklin Bitcoin ETF and the Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF. This delay has led some experts to speculate that the SEC may be preparing to approve a batch of bitcoin ETFs in early […]
ByBit, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is now under scrutiny from US regulators. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has subpoenaed rival exchange Coinbase for evidence against ByBit. Coinbase users have received emails informing them of the subpoena, which is part of the CFTC’s investigation into ByBit and its CEO, Ben Zhou. ByBit, unlike […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is continuing its investigation into Binance.US, looking for evidence that the exchange had a backdoor to potentially control customer assets. This comes after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Binance and Binance.US in June, accusing them of selling unregistered securities and participating in fraudulent activities. One of […]
Last week, the legal drama involving Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and United States law enforcement came to a close with a plea deal. Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, admitted to violating U.S. Anti-Money Laundering laws and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines. As part of the deal, CZ resigned […]
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, also known as “Crypto Mom,” has expressed her support for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. In an interview with Bloomberg, Peirce stated that there is no reason for the SEC to stand in the way of such an ETF. This statement has […]
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, recently shared his insights on the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Speaking at the 2023 DC Tech Week, Garlinghouse highlighted the setbacks faced by the SEC in the case. He stated that the SEC has lost on everything that matters and whether […]
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has experienced a decline in its Bitcoin reserves as investors have been moving their funds to Coinbase Pro. This shift in reserves comes as BlackRock, a prominent investment management firm, has reportedly taken down Binance in anticipation of the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The movement of funds […]
Amid the ongoing campaigns for the 2024 elections in the United States, lawmakers are still working on legislation to establish regulatory clarity for the digital asset space, particularly stablecoins. At the North American Blockchain Summit, Consensys senior counsel Bill Hughes expressed his excitement about the policy discussions surrounding cryptocurrencies. He emphasized the importance of resolving […]
Ethereum adviser Steven Nerayoff has made serious allegations against US government law enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the FBI, DOJ, and SEC, accusing them of systemic corruption. These allegations come in response to a tweet by Senator Elisabeth Warren discussing the recent controversy surrounding Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao’s guilty plea for violating anti-money […]
Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) for what he believes is a convenience-based approach to enforcement actions in the crypto industry. Powell argued that the SEC’s regulatory actions against U.S.-based entities like Coinbase, Ripple, and Kraken reflect a localized enforcement approach rather than a genuine effort to protect consumers. […]
