LBRY vs SEC: The Fight Continues
https://twitter.com/LBRYcom/status/1699874353213559145 LBRY, a blockchain based, censorship resistant, network for file and video sharing, seems to be deviating from its previous intention to cease operations after being ruled as a security. Instead, it has chosen to contest a ruling made by a
Hester Pierce Point Out Flaws in Gensler Regulatory Agenda
Hester Pierce, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner, has called out the SEC chair, Gary Gensler, over his newly released regulatory agenda. Pierce noted that the agenda failed to include features that will boost investor protection and help
SEC Chair Advocates For Crypto to Exist Within Public Policies
The Chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has stated that digital assets cannot exist outside the public policy framework. According to Gensler, the finance sector is all about trust and for this reason, crypto assets need
Kryptoin Files For An Ethereum ETF With SEC
Kryptoin Investment Advisors has become the latest company to file for an Ethereum ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm had applied for a Bitcoin ETF earlier, but the application is still under review with the
CFTC Commissioner Says SEC Has No Authority Over Crypto
https://twitter.com/CFTCquintenz/status/1422912721637580803 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has stated that cryptocurrency regulations do not fall under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversight. The CFTC argument comes as the SEC looks for ways to gain more control over the crypto market. In
Fidelity Seeks SEC Approval For Bitcoin ETF
Fidelity Investments wants to roll out its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to expand its operational capacity within the virtual currency industry. According to the announcement, the fund will be called Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust. But it will be launched only
Kraken Halts XRP Trading for U.S. Clients
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its plans to halt its trades on XRP token, following the recent SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs. According to the blog post, the suspension will only affect Kraken clients living in the U.S. and will begin
SEC’s Whistleblower Program Awards $1.1 Million
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has spent an additional $1.1 million to award 5 Whistleblowers for providing vital information leading to an investigation. Based on a press release, the awardees provided important information for the SEC, leading to multiple
VanEck Returns to SEC With Another Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. SEC received another application for a Bitcoin ETF from VanEck. This is not VanEck’s first go round with the SEC, as we reported previously, the SEC postponed a decision on an earlier application, which was eventually withdrawn by
XRP Price Falls Amid Looming SEC Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to file a suit against Ripple over the sale of XRP, according to Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse. However, there is no specific date for the lawsuit yet, but when it is