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Caroline Crenshaw speaking at a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C.

Interest Groups Urge Senate to Confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC

December 13, 2024 Paulo

Interest groups urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to the SEC, stressing the need for bipartisan balance before the new Congress convenes.

SEC Expected to Reject Solana Spot ETF Applications

December 6, 2024 Paulo

SEC likely to reject Solana spot ETFs, signaling continued caution under Gary Gensler’s leadership amid lawsuits against Binance, Coinbase, and others.

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WisdomTree Files for Spot XRP ETF, Expanding Crypto Investment Offerings

December 2, 2024 Paulo

WisdomTree files an S-1 for a spot XRP ETF with the SEC, aiming to expand crypto investment opportunities. Coinbase affiliates will serve as custodians.

Blockchain

SEC Sues Touzi Capital for Allegedly Defrauding Over 1,200 Crypto Investors

December 1, 2024 Paulo

The SEC sues Touzi Capital, alleging a $95M fraud involving 1,200 investors misled about crypto mining fund risks, profitability, and fund usage.

Jaime Lizárraga speaking at a conference podium.

SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga to Step Down

November 23, 2024 Paulo

SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga will resign in January, joining SEC Chair Gary Gensler in stepping down amid leadership shifts and crypto policy debates.

SEC announces $4.6M distribution to investors involved in BitClave ICO settlement.

SEC Returns $4.6M to BitClave ICO Investors

November 21, 2024 Paulo

The SEC returned $4.6M to BitClave ICO investors after securities law violations. Discover details on the Fair Fund return plan and settlement process.

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SEC Approves Coincheck as First Japanese Crypto Exchange to List on Nasdaq

November 13, 2024 Paulo

Coincheck secures SEC approval to become the first Japanese crypto exchange listed on Nasdaq through a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, debuting in December.

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Mark Uyeda Emerges as Strong Candidate for Next SEC Chair Amid Trump Presidency

November 7, 2024 Paulo

Mark Uyeda, an SEC commissioner, emerges as a top candidate for the next SEC chair, advocating for less enforcement-driven crypto regulation.

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

October 26, 2024 Paulo

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 Paulo

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.