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SEC Did Not Assign Roles to XRP, ADA, and SOL, Clarifies John Deaton

Amid rising speculations on what the roles of XRP, ADA, and SOL will be in the American financial system during the Trump administration. Crypto attorney John E. Deaton has strongly debunked assertions that the U.S. SEC had formally designated the said altcoins to certain roles. A report doing the rounds

March 15, 2025 2 mins read

VanEck Seeks SEC Approval for First Spot Avalanche (AVAX) ETF

VanEck has submitted an S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the VanEck Avalanche ETF. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted that while the registration had been widely discussed earlier, this filing represents the first official submission to the SEC. The firm has not yet disclosed the

March 15, 2025 2 mins read

Solana and Altcoin ETF Delays Continue as SEC Extends Review Process

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on VanEck’s proposed spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This delay aligns with the regulator’s cautious approach to cryptocurrency ETFs, emphasizing investor protection and market stability.   The SEC’s decision to delay the Solana ETF was widely anticipated, as the

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

Thailand SEC Adds USDT and USDC to List of Official Cryptocurrencies

Even though the crypto market is down for the moment, its adoption is ever-growing. With the pro-crypto environment in the US, crypto regulation is also moving forward across various global countries. Recently, Thailand’s SEC announced two major stablecoins USDT and USDC as official cryptocurrencies.  As per the Thailand Business News

March 10, 2025 2 mins read

Canary Capital Files for Axelar ETF Triggering 20% Price Jump in AXL Token

Canary Capital, led by former Valkyrie Funds co-founder Steven McClurg has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Axelar’s AXL token. This move comes as interest in altcoin-based ETFs continues to rise. The investment firm submitted its S-1 registration on 5th

March 6, 2025 2 mins read

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Cumberland DRW Over Unregistered Securities Trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Chicago-based crypto trading firm Cumberland DRW. The firm announced the decision in a March 4 post on X, stating that both parties had signed a joint filing to dismiss the case. The SEC initially sued Cumberland

March 5, 2025 2 mins read

Kraken Wins as SEC Agrees to Dismiss the Lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The decision marks a significant shift in the SEC’s approach toward the cryptocurrency industry, following a turbulent legal period for crypto platforms. The SEC has agreed in principle to dismiss its

March 4, 2025 3 mins read

SEC to Host First-Ever Crypto Security Status Roundtable on March 21

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host its first-ever roundtable on March 21, 2025, under the initiative called the “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity.”The roundtable, titled “How We Got Here and How We Get Out – Defining Security Status,” will take place at SEC headquarters in Washington D.C.,

March 4, 2025 3 mins read

No Charges for Yuga Labs as SEC Wraps Up Probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally concluded its probe of Yuga Labs. It is the firm behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) series and ApeCoin (APE). The SEC will not initiate any enforcement proceedings, closing the investigation that opened in October 2022. Yuga

March 4, 2025 2 mins read

US Judge Dismisses SEC Fraud Case Against Hex Founder Richard Heart

A US judge has dismissed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fraud lawsuit against Hex founder Richard Heart. The judge ruled that the US lacked jurisdiction over the case. On February 28, US District Judge Carol Bagley Amon dismissed the SEC’s claims against Heart. The regulator accused him of raising

March 1, 2025 2 mins read