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SEC charges Cumberland for operating as an unregistered crypto dealer.

SEC Charges Crypto Market Maker Cumberland for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

October 11, 2024 Paulo

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 Paulo

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 Paulo

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.

SEC building with digital dollar and stablecoin graphics

SEC Delays Ethereum ETF Options Decision Until November

September 25, 2024 Paulo

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

Blockchain

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

September 18, 2024 Paulo

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

Changpeng Zhao and Ella Zhang announce YZi Labs rebranding at a press event.

FBI Confirms Binance Founder CZ to Be Released Next Week

September 16, 2024 Paulo

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will be released on September 29, 2024, signaling a critical moment for Binance and the global cryptocurrency market.

BaseBros Fi's $130,000 rug pull shakes the DeFi community after the protocol vanished, deleting its website and social media accounts.

BaseBros Fi Vanishes: DeFi Protocol Deletes Website

September 16, 2024 Paulo

BaseBros Fi vanished after draining $130,000 via an unaudited contract, leaving investors without access to their funds and deleting its online presence.

Blockchain

Kraken Responds to SEC Allegations, Claims Digital Assets Do Not Qualify as Securities

September 13, 2024 Paulo

Kraken denies SEC’s claims that digital assets are securities, arguing that cryptocurrencies like Cardano and Algorand do not meet legal criteria.

Blockchain

SEC’s Regulatory Hammer Falls on Crypto: $7.42 Billion in Fines Since 2013

September 12, 2024 Paulo

The SEC has fined the cryptocurrency industry $7.42 billion since 2013, with a record $4.68 billion in 2024 alone. Major cases include Terraform and Ripple.

Blockchain

Coinbase Shareholder Lawsuit Against Exchange to Proceed Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

September 6, 2024 Paulo

A judge ruled that Coinbase shareholders can proceed with a lawsuit, claiming the exchange misled investors about the risks of an SEC crackdown.