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,
Concerned that FIT 21 does not adequately safeguard investors, the White House has opposed the bill. Despite the bill’s potential to impact future crypto market laws, this step is still being made. Additionally, the statement highlights the administration’s readiness to collaborate with Congress to improve the digital assets’ legal framework.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair (SEC) Gary Gensler openly voiced his opposition to the FIT21 Act, also known as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. Gensler stated: “[FIT21] would create new regulatory gaps and undermine decades of precedent regarding
Optimistic signs have appeared for spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval ahead of the SEC’s approaching deadline on Thursday. Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has listed VanEck’s spot ETH ETF (“ETHV”) on Tuesday. Notably, Franklin Templton’s EZET made its entry into the same listing last month. Currently, the count
Uniswap Labs has finally responded to the SEC’s Wells notice, urging the agency to drop its enforcement action against the firm. Allegedly operating as an unregistered securities exchange and broker, the corporation has been in violation of securities laws, according to the April notification. According to Uniswap Labs, the SEC
U.S. Senate voted 60-38 on Thursday to overturn the controversial SEC policy, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121), following the House’s lead. Despite this legislative push, President Joe Biden has pledged to veto the resolution, arguing it would undermine investor protections and financial stability. A bipartisan coalition, including a
