SEC - Crypto News And Market Updates

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SEC Returns $4.6M to BitClave ICO Investors

November 21, 2024 Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo

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.

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

October 20, 2024 Gonzalo

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 Gonzalo

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 Crypto Market Maker Cumberland for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

October 11, 2024 Gonzalo

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.

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

October 9, 2024 Gonzalo

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

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

October 3, 2024 Gonzalo

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.