Tag: SEC

Crypto lawyer John Deaton submitted an amicus brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers, pro bono, to represent their interests.

The lawsuit, filed by the SEC on April 24, accuses Geosyn and two of the firm's executives of defrauding approximately 64 investors.

While Terraform suggested a maximum civil penalty of $3.5 million and Kwon proposed only $800,000, the SEC argued for higher penalties.

The ongoing case between Ripple Labs and the United States SEC is advancing as a crucial filing from the former is expected this week

Coinbase argues that an investment contract requires post-sale obligations while the SEC holds a differing opinion.

Coinbase contends that a reversal of the question presented could effectively dismiss the SEC's principal claims.

The civil trial with the SEC commenced more than a year after the commission filed a lawsuit against Terraform in February 2023.

Tron Foundation, the entity behind Tron, has taken a significant turn as Tron files a motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. 

The SEC extended the deadline for deciding on Grayscale's proposed ETF, which focuses on investing in Ethereum futures contracts.

The SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, accused crypto firms of skirting registration requirements to evade regulatory oversight.

SEC Chair pointed to the "Wild West" nature of the crypto markets, characterized by noncompliance and speculative behavior.

The Ripple CLO drew parallels between certain SEC victories and unearned triumphs, likening them to winning a match without an opponent.

The Nigerian SEC has made plans to increase the registration fees for digital currency trading platforms looking to operate in the country

There are eight proposed spot ETH ETF applications awaiting approval by the SEC, with hopes lingering for other altcoins to follow suit. 

Bill Morgan also highlighted the role played by the resumption of XRP trading on United States-based exchanges on prices.

Gary Gensler, the United States SEC Chairman has sounded a fresh alarm on Bitcoin, labeling it a highly volatile speculative asset

Grayscale Investments and Coinbase Exchange are in talk with the United States SEC over spot Ethereum ETF approval

CFTC Chair, Rostin Behnam, emphasized that both Bitcoin and Ether are commodities, stating, “Both Bitcoin and Ether are commodities."