MetaMask platform’s developer, ConsenSys Software Inc., has been unexpectedly hit with a lawsuit by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Just days after ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin voiced hope for better ties between authorities and the cryptocurrency sector, the company is facing legal action. Lubin expressed optimism because
The focus on the crypto market currently shifted towards anticipation surrounding spot Ethereum ETFs. Analysts predict initial inflows of up to $15 billion, sparking interest and speculation across the market. But the market has been fluctuating, with Ethereum experiencing a significant sell-off on Monday followed by a swift recovery on
The global cryptocurrency markets saw a slight recovery today as Ethereum (ETH) spiked over 6% to above $3,500 following news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closing its investigation into ETH sales. This bullish trend extended across Ethereum and other altcoins. Consensys Software, an Ethereum developer, confirmed in
Consensys, a blockchain software company announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division has notified the company that it is closing its investigation into Ethereum 2.0 –the crypto community has greatly celebrated this news. In its official tweet posted hours ago, it wrote “Ethereum survives the SEC,” adding,
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its nod to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to pioneer the launch of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the country. This development marks Thailand’s entry into the global trend of embracing cryptocurrency-based investment instruments. The ETF, dubbed the ONE Bitcoin ETF Fund
The overall crypto market witnessed key moments in May 2024. While the market witnessed price hikes, the SAB 101’s veto caused obstacles. Cryptocurrency has also played a crucial role within the US political landscape which fueled further events. Besides, with multiple crypto crimes and significant arrests the month has been
In a move that has ignited controversy within the crypto community, US President Joe Biden vetoed the repeal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121). This bulletin mandates that institutions holding cryptocurrency for clients must record these holdings as liabilities on their balance sheets,
Terraform Labs, led by Do Kwon that created the defunct LUNA cryptocurrency and the stablecoin TerraUSD (UST), has reached a preliminary settlement agreement with the SEC over fraud charges. Reuters broke the news of the settlement’s preliminary terms. All parties have notified the court of an agreement, according to the
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is getting closer to launching its Ethereum ETF, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). The company recently submitted an amended S-1 registration form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the regulator’s approval of Form 19b-4 for eight Ethereum ETFs. The updated S-1
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an official statement approving the spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on May 23. The SEC’s statement was widely anticipated by the crypto community since the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Exchanges that had applied for issuance rights were approved in the published report,
