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U.S. Prosecutors Contemplate Plea Deal for Alleged SEC X Account Hacker

October 26, 2024 Dan K

Federal prosecutors may offer a plea deal to Eric Council Jr., the suspect in the SEC X account hack that triggered major fluctuations in Bitcoin prices.

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Ripple Files Form C in SEC Appeal Over Institutional XRP Sales

October 25, 2024 Dan K

Ripple appeals SEC’s ruling on XRP institutional sales, arguing the Howey test was misapplied. Form C filed for de novo review in appeals court.

Bitcoin ETF options trading approved by SEC for NYSE and CBOE, boosting investor opportunities.

NYSE, CBOE Set to List Bitcoin ETF Options Following SEC Approval

October 20, 2024 Dan K

The SEC approves NYSE and CBOE to list Bitcoin ETF options, boosting market efficiency and offering investors new ways to manage Bitcoin exposure.

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SEC’s Ripple Appeal Targets Sales, Not XRP’s Non-Security Status

October 18, 2024 Dan K

The SEC’s appeal targets Ripple’s sales practices and executive involvement, while XRP’s non-security status remains intact, prolonging the legal case.

SEC charges Cumberland for operating as an unregistered crypto dealer.

SEC Charges Crypto Market Maker Cumberland for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

October 11, 2024 Dan K

The SEC charged Cumberland for acting as an unregistered dealer in crypto transactions exceeding $2 billion, involving assets like POL, SOL, and FIL since 2018.

Canary Capital files for its Spot XRP ETF with the SEC, offering investors traditional access to the Ripple-issued XRP token.

Canary Capital Files for Spot XRP ETF, Days After Bitwise Bid With SEC

October 9, 2024 Dan K

Canary Capital has filed for a spot XRP ETF, offering investors exposure to XRP via traditional brokerage accounts following Bitwise’s submission.

Ripple Labs fighting the SEC's appeal on the court ruling about XRP's non-security status.

Ripple to Fight SEC’s Appeal Over XRP’s Non-Security Status

October 3, 2024 Dan K

Ripple fights SEC’s appeal, defending XRP’s non-security status after a court ruling declared retail XRP sales were not illegal under securities laws.

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SEC Delays Ethereum ETF Options Decision Until November

September 25, 2024 Dan K

SEC delays Ethereum ETF options decision to November, impacting BlackRock, Bitwise, and Grayscale’s approval bids amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

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MicroStrategy Increases Convertible Note Offering by 25% to Acquire More Bitcoin

September 18, 2024 Dan K

MicroStrategy raised its convertible note offering by 25% to $875m, with plans to redeem debt and acquire more Bitcoin for its expanding crypto portfolio.

Prager Metis agrees to a $745K settlement with SEC over audit misconduct during the FTX collapse investigation.

Prager Metis to Pay $745K to Settle SEC Charges Over FTX Audit Misconduct

September 17, 2024 Dan K

Prager Metis settles with the SEC, agreeing to pay $745K for failing to adhere to auditing standards during its audit of crypto exchange FTX.