Coincheck, a leading Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, has officially debuted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker “CNCK.” The listing follows its merger with Thunder Bridge IV, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This makes Coincheck the second regulated crypto exchange to list on Nasdaq, following Coinbase’s 2021 debut. The
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has ignited a heated debate by calling U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw “even more rogue than Gensler.” His comments come as the Senate Banking Committee is poised to vote on Crenshaw’s renomination, a decision that has drawn significant attention
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to reject applications for at least two Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret. The regulatory body has reportedly notified at least two of the five prospective issuers about its decision, highlighting concerns about Solana’s
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to reveal his pick for the next Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair as early as tomorrow. FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett cited sources confirming the imminent announcement. This decision follows Trump’s campaign promise to replace Gary Gensler, the current SEC Chair, on his first
Digital asset manager Bitwise has officially filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on its existing 10 Crypto Index Fund. The filing, submitted on Nov. 27, seeks approval for a new ETF created to provide investors with indirect exposure to
President-elect Donald Trump’s team has interviewed former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as a candidate to replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman. Atkins, a Republican commissioner during the George W. Bush administration, is known for his pro-innovation stance on cryptocurrency and financial regulation. Trump is expected to announce his decision in
The approval of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) remains uncertain. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart suggests decisions could extend into late 2025. Regulatory challenges and market constraints are the primary reasons for the delay. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied
XRP has surged to its highest level in 3.6 years, crossing $1.43, following SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s confirmation that he will step down in January 2025. The news sent XRP’s price soaring over 32% in just 24 hours, climbing from $1.10 to an intraday peak of $1.43—a level not seen
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disbursed $4.6 million to investors affected by BitClave’s 2017 unregistered initial coin offering (ICO). The payout follows a settlement reached in 2020, where BitClave agreed to repay the $25.5 million raised during its ICO, in addition to paying $4 million in penalties
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a seasoned securities attorney and blockchain expert, to chair the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Goody Guillén, a partner at BakerHostetler and co-lead of its blockchain team, has significant experience in securities law and blockchain advocacy. A crypto lawyer running
