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SEC’s Hester Peirce still plans to push for a token ‘safe harbor’ plan

It’s been almost 3 years since SEC commissioner Hester Peirce released her updated Token Safe Harbor Proposal 2.0, but she isn’t giving up.

Coinbase argues for motion to dismiss SEC’s ‘securities violation’ allegations

Typically, the SEC has a strong track record of winning its lawsuits, but it hasn't had much luck when it comes to crypto.

How low can bitcoin ETF fees drop before it hurts a business?

Some of the approved issuers are taking extra steps to ensure that their product stands out from the pack.

Is India done with crypto?

Updated at 12.56 am, Saturday India Standard Time: Internet service providers in India are now also blocking Binance and other apps flagged to be operating “illegally” in the country. It w

US approves first spot bitcoin ETF applications for 11 issuers

It’s been over a decade since the first application for a spot bitcoin ETF was filed. After a number of denials over the years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved all 11 applic

The SEC wants $45 million from bankrupt Lordstown Motors

Bankrupt EV startup Lordstown Motors could be on the hook for $45 million for violating federal securities laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a claim for that amount in Lordstown Motor

SEC’s X account hacked, sharing ‘unauthorized tweet’ regarding spot bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account has been hacked, a spokesperson confirmed with TechCrunch on Tuesday afternoon. “The SEC’s @SECGov X/Twitter account has been

Valkyrie co-founder expects $10B inflows for spot bitcoin ETFs by end of year

We sat down with Valkyrie's co-founder to chat about why he thinks futures bitcoin ETFs will go away, which spot crypto ETFs could come next, and why the fee wars are “ridiculous.”

Crypto enforcers wielded a heavy hand this year, but don’t expect it to get softer in 2024

This was quite the year for the crypto industry. From funding shortfalls to the SBF saga playing out in public, the industry and its proponents had a wild year.

Binance and CEO ‘CZ’ plead guilty to federal charges, agreed to pay $4.3B in fines

It’s been an eventful week for crypto exchanges and the U.S. government. Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” the founder and CEO of Binance, is stepping down and has pleaded guilty to a number o

The SEC’s broadening of investment adviser obligations comes with hidden costs

Investment advisers who seek to innovate will need to tread carefully in this space to avoid missteps, which could have significant consequences for their viability.

SEC to compel Elon Musk’s testimony in Twitter stock purchase probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will try to force Elon Musk to testify over his Twitter stock purchases. The federal agency charged with regulating securities markets is currently investig

New SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules: What you need to know to stay in compliance

The SEC requires companies to report both material cybersecurity incidents and cybersecurity risk management processes in a standardized way.

Lyft to pay $10M fine to SEC for failure to disclose board member’s role in pre-IPO share sale

Lyft has agreed to pay a $10 million fine over a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charge that the ride-hailing company failed to disclose a board director’s role in the sale of $424 milli

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s ‘Stoner Cats’ NFTs get smoked by the SEC

It’s been a disastrous week for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, and it’s only Wednesday. The SEC has charged the Hollywood power couple’s NFT-based web series, “Stoner Cats,&#82

The US can’t kill crypto: Real regulations are coming

Predicting the death of crypto is a convenient but inaccurate narrative. The U.S. will get there. It always does.

Watered-down SEC fund disclosure changes still worth paying attention to

While VCs may have dodged a bullet regarding what fund disclosure rules the SEC did pass, they shouldn't overlook them.

As appeals court rules in favor of Grayscale, a bitcoin spot ETF could be on the horizon

The ruling is in response to Grayscale’s lawsuit against the SEC, which denied the firm’s application to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

SEC settles first NFT enforcement case, fines LA media company $6M

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing a non-fungible token project, marking the first time the authority has taken enforcement action against a company for selling unregistered NFTs. Im

Tesla investors might get payout from SEC settlement

Tesla shareholders who claimed to face financial losses after CEO Elon Musk tweeted about taking the company private might be on the verge of receiving compensation from a $42.3 million fund establish
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