Market debates have been sparked by the investigation into the hiring procedures of US SEC Chair Gary Gensler. There are worries about the agency’s neutrality in recruiting methods. Since the probe, which was initiated by the House Republicans, suggests that it may be violating federal law by perhaps considering political
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reinforced its strict stance on limiting crypto custody services for banks and regulated financial firms. In a recent talk at a banking conference on September 9, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter reaffirmed the agency’s firm position on rules governing the custody of
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential nominee, made waves last year by calling for mass deregulation of the cryptocurrency industry. He was the first Republican candidate to introduce a detailed crypto plan, aiming to reduce the federal workforce, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recently on Wednesday,
SEC Ripple Case Update: Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a new turn, with the company seeking a stay on the $125 million penalty recently imposed. This comes amid rising concerns over a possible SEC appeal following the recent ruling in favor of
Robinhood Crypto LLC, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, has reached a $3.9M settlement with California’s Justice Department. The settlement follows allegations that the platform prevented customers from crypto withdrawal from their accounts between 2018 and 2022, violating state laws. California Attorney General, Rob Bonta accused Robinhood of breaching state commodities
FTX, the crypto exchange that faced bankruptcy in November 2022 is planning to repay creditors in the fourth quarter of 2024 which is starting this October. They are redistributing 16 billion dollars. It owes more than two million customers and other non-governmental creditors about $11 billion. This vital move marks
Mark T. Uyeda, a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for a specialized S-1 registration form tailored to digital asset securities. Speaking during a fireside chat at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 event in Seoul, Uyeda emphasized the need for the SEC to adopt a
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has openly criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its repeated use of the term “crypto asset security”. Alderoty in his X post stated, “The term ‘crypto asset security’ is nowhere to be found in any statute, it’s a fabricated term with
After the U.S. court’s order for FTX to pay $12.7 billion and repay creditors, the exchange is facing new challenges in its repayment efforts. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning against the bankrupt exchange’s strategy for repaying creditors. The SEC’s latest filing suggests a “possible
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its regulations in the cryptocurrency sector by issuing a Wells notice to OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace. This indicates that the SEC is considering legal action against the platform, alleging that the NFTs traded on OpenSea might be under unregistered securities.
