The US District Court of Columbia’s Judge Amy Jackson, passed her verdict for the Binance Vs. SEC case, dismissing partial claims of SEC. One of the dismissed claims, the SEC’s charge that Binance violated the Securities Act, received immense positive support from the crypto community. This is due to the
In a pivotal legal showdown, the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance faced a mixed outcome in a recent court ruling against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge Amy Berman Jackson decided to proceed with several claims from the SEC, including allegations related to Binance’s staking program. And initial coin
21Shares, an asset management business located in Switzerland, has applied to launch a Solana ETF in the US. Subsequent to the pioneering action by big competitor VanEck, this filing arrives right after. The application is based on the idea that Solana does not qualify as a security in the United
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,
