SEC News

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary regulatory body for the securities industry in the United States. It is responsible for enforcing securities laws, regulating stock exchanges, and protecting investors.

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Latest SEC News

YieldMax files for ETF focused on MicroStrategy derivatives

YieldMax, a firm specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has filed to launch a novel yield-bearing ETF based on shares of Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin (BTC) holding company, MicroStrategy. According to a Dec. 7 filing with the U. S. Securities and Exchange…

1 day ago

Vivek Ramaswamy slams Gary Gensler, SEC over ineffective crypto rules

Bitcoin and crypto were on the agenda during the Republican presidential debate, with one contender chastising regulators for not doing enough and allowing FTX to happen.

2 days ago

SEC-registered Heron Finance rolls out robo-advisor built on blockchain

Investment consulting firm Heron Finance has unveiled a new robo-advisor built on the Goldfinch protocol aimed at bringing more transparency compared to traditional finance. In a press release on December 5, Heron Finance says the new product leverages blockchain technology…

3 days ago

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SEC postpones decision on Grayscale’s application for spot Ethereum ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the decision date for Grayscale Investments’ spot Ethereum ETF by 45 days, to Jan. 25, 2024. According to the document, Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate…

3 days ago

SEC seeks judicial ruling on crypto asset classification in Terraform Labs case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a judge, rather than a jury, to determine whether certain cryptocurrencies involved in the Terraform Labs case are classified as securities.

4 days ago

BlackRock and Bitwise amended applications for spot Bitcoin ETF yet again

Asset manager BlackRock has updated its application to launch the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETF in U.S. The document appeared on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitwise has also updated its application to launch a similar tool.…

4 days ago

Analyst: SEC likely to prioritize ‘cash create’ spot Bitcoin ETFs

A Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst speculated that the Securities and Exchange Commission favors a particular redemption model and that could be a factor for which applications get approved.

5 days ago

Terraform Labs highlights SEC’s potential sanction in Do Kwon’s case

The legal team of Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, has drawn attention to a potential sanction threat against the SEC by a Utah federal judge.

5 days ago

Kraken to respond to SEC lawsuit, inspired by Ripple

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, facing charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will fight the regulator and respond to the complaint in court. As the company’s chief legal officer (CLO) Marco Santori told CNBC, the legal battle with the…

1 week ago

Philippines SEC to restrict Binance, warns of legal risks for promoters

The Philippine SEC announces plans to block Binance access, cautioning against unregistered investments and warning of legal repercussions for promoters.

1 week ago

Galaxy’s Novogratz predicts Bitcoin reaching $70k with ETF approval

Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz believes the market will see a ‘pretty successful shift of psychology’ when the government allows spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to reach its old highs a year from now, should the U.S. Securities…

1 week ago

SEC Chair Gary Gensler comments on prospects for spot Bitcoin ETF

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said he is not ready to discuss approval of applications for spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. Gensler, speaking on the sidelines of the Healthy Markets Association conference on Nov. 29, said he…

1 week ago

Analyst points to imminent signs of spot Bitcoin ETF approval

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart believes that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve all applications for the instrument at once in Jan. 2024. In his opinion, this is indicated by the collection of opinions on the application to…

1 week ago

SEC extends comment window for Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs

Experts said the SEC could be laying blocks ahead of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in early January 2024 following early delayed decisions on bids from two potential issuers.

2 weeks ago

Grayscale updates spot Bitcoin ETF application after meeting with SEC

Crypto asset manager Grayscale recently unveiled an updated version of its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) following discussions with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Bloomberg researcher James Seyffart, the updated documentation contains a plan to change…

November 23, 2023 at 12:45 pm

Kraken’s Powell says crypto game ‘more fair today’ as Binance’s dominance under threat

Claiming that the crypto game is now ‘more fair,’ Kraken founder Jesse Powell adds that there are new threats to the industry’s reputation that continue to emerge. As Binance reached a $4.3 billion settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of…

November 23, 2023 at 10:20 am