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SEC and Terraform Labs Reach Preliminary Settlement Over Fraud Charges

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

May 30, 2024 2 mins read

BlackRock Pushes Forward with Ethereum ETF Amid SEC Approvals

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

May 30, 2024 2 mins read

SEC Approves Spot Ethereum ETF Marking a New Milestone for ETH

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,

May 24, 2024 2 mins read

White House Opposes FIT 21 Bill, Citing Inadequate Investor Protections

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.

May 22, 2024 1 min read

U.S SEC Chair Gary Gensler Opposes FIT21 Act, Warns of Risks

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

May 22, 2024 2 mins read

Spot Ethereum ETFs Listed on DTCC, Progress Towards Approval?

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

May 22, 2024 2 mins read

Uniswap Labs Replies to SEC’s Wells Notice, Argues Lack of Regulatory Authority

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

May 22, 2024 2 mins read

Senate Votes 60-38 to Overturn SEC Crypto Policy, Biden Opposed

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

May 17, 2024 2 mins read

Millennium Management Drives Bitcoin ETF Boom with $2 Billion Investment

In a recent disclosure to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Millennium Management, a prominent global investment management firm, unveiled its substantial investment in spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to the filing, Millennium’s Bitcoin ETF holdings make up 3% of its $64 billion fund as of

May 16, 2024 2 mins read

Federal Court Orders Elon Musk Must Testify in SEC Investigation

Federal court orders Elon Musk to testify again in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) investigation into his $44 billion Twitter takeover. The court ruled in favor of the SEC’s request after Musk refused to attend an initial interview in September 2023, claiming “harassment.”  The investigation centers on whether Musk

May 15, 2024 1 min read