SEC accepts BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling regulatory review
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasdaq.htm application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) following its acknowledgment of a...
Allowing Coinbase to go public was not a ‘blessing’ of the business: SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has argued in court that approving a firm's S-1 application to go public, does not represent a “blessing”...
It’s time for the SEC to settle with Coinbase and Ripple
In every major litigation, there comes a moment when you realize it’s time to settle. A ruling doesn’t go your way, a juror gives your...
United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?
British society is both civil and democratic, so it wasn’t unexpected that the government of the United Kingdom would “consult” the public before signing off...
XRP ruling a ‘watershed moment’ but we’re not out of the woods yet — Lawyers
Ripple Labs’ split-decision victory against the United States securities regulator is being seen as a significant blow to the regulator’s “war on crypto,” however, crypto...
Circle CEO spells doom scenario for US dollar in warning to Congress
The United States dollar’s place as a global reserve currency will be under threat if Congress isn’t quick to regulate stablecoins, warns the CEO of...
FTC takes aim at OpenAI’s ChatGPT with lengthy criminal investigation questionnaire
OpenAI, maker of AI chatbot ChatGPT and related products, has received a criminal investigative demand (CID) from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC), The...
EU regulator publishes consultation on MiCA standards
ESMA has released a consultation paper on MiCA implementation requirements. Industry players are requested to provide feedback by September 20. The EU regulator will present...
Breaking: Judge rules XRP is not a security in SEC’s case against Ripple
Ripple Labs scored a victory in the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York on July 13 as Judge Analisa Torres ruled...
US Federal Trade Commission slaps Celsius Network with $4.7B fine
The FTC said Celsius “squandered billions in user deposits” after “duping” customers into depositing funds. Celsius and its former CEO have also been sued by...