SEC

SEC

NYDIG Files for Bitcoin ETF, Adding to Firms Hoping 2021 Is When SEC Finally Says ‘Yes’

The filing comes on the same day as bitcoin hit $50,000 for the first time ever.

Markets  ·  16 February 2021
SEC

Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations

The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2021
Regulation

Thailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors

The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves.

News  ·  15 February 2021
SEC

SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Market Is Ready for a Bitcoin ETP

Peirce also pushed back against an emerging government narrative that cryptocurrency is a dangerous rail for terrorist financing.

Markets  ·  11 February 2021
SEC

SEC Charges Three of Stealing $11.4M Through Token Backed by Actor Steven Seagal

The Bitcoiin2Gen trio allegedly bilked investors through false statements and celebrity crypto endorsements.

News  ·  1 February 2021
XRP

Ripple Responds to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Sales

In a Friday filing, Ripple Labs pushed back against the SEC’s allegations.

Business  ·  29 January 2021
Security

Cathie Wood: Bitcoin ETF Approval Unlikely Until Market Cap Rises to About $2T

"The flood of demand has to be satisfied" for the SEC to feel comfortable with a bitcoin ETF, said Wood.

News  ·  26 January 2021
Cryptocurrency

State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency’s Crypto Legacy

Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2021
OCC

Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary

Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2021
Coinbase

Valkyrie Digital Assets Files for Bitcoin ETF

The Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust would be listed on the NYSE and Coinbase Custody Trust Co. would serve as custodian.

News  ·  23 January 2021
SEC

SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders

The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday.

News  ·  22 January 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2021
SEC

Wireline Settles SAFT Suit With SEC; Peirce Partially Dissents

Wireline is now barred from distributing the tokens it promised investors in its 2018 SAFT sale.

News  ·  15 January 2021
SEC

What Crypto Can Expect From Gary Gensler at the SEC

A ex-CFTC official on how Biden's rumored pick to head the SEC might treat crypto-related issues.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 January 2021
XRP

Grayscale Investments Begins Dissolution of XRP Trust Citing Ripple SEC Suit

Cash proceeds from the Trust’s liquidated XRP will be distributed to Trust shareholders, Grayscale said.

Markets  ·  13 January 2021