Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

cryptoslate.com Japanese exchange Coincheck is set to join Coinbase as one of the two publicly listed exchanges in the United States, according to a May 8 statement. The crypto trading…

Ripple’s Legal Battle Heats Up: SEC Objects to Stablecoin Launch

beincrypto.com On May 7, 2024, a significant development unfolded in the ongoing legal saga between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a publicly…

All about Revolut exchange and its latest crypto plans for U.K customers

ambcrypto.com Revolut has entered the crypto market with Revolut X. On the 7th of May, Revolut, the UK-based FinTech firm known for its mobile banking and payment solutions, made a…

Robinhood CEO Decries 'Regulatory Onslaught' on Crypto, Vows to Fight SEC

decrypt.co Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has become Wall Street’s latest power player to blast a wave of enforcement action notices from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…

Why the Robinhood Wells Notice Hits Harder

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Robinhood CEO Criticizes ‘Regulatory Onslaught’ on Crypto US, Pledges to Challenge SEC

cryptonews.com Robinhood Markets, a prominent retail trading platform, announced its intention on May 7 to challenge the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court following…

Hodl Law vs SEC: Ethereum Case Gets Court Date for Oral Arguments

coingape.com The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for July 18, 2024, to address a legal appeal by cryptocurrency-using law firm Hodl Law, PLLC. The firm is…

SEC Chair Blames Journalists For Asking Him About Crypto So Much

cryptopotato.com One of crypto’s most powerful government nemeses believes journalists question him about the burgeoning asset class way more than necessary. Securities and Exchange…

Crypto Billionaire Joseph Lubin Says SEC’s Anti-Crypto Agenda To Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Ethereum Users

dailyhodl.com Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin is issuing a warning about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying the regulator’s current policies on crypto will have a…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors lack needed crypto disclosures following multiple Wells Notices

theblock.co Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler says investors are not getting vital crypto disclosures after the agency handed out notices to multiple crypto entities…

Coinbase legal chief challenges SEC chair Gensler’s claim that most crypto tokens are securities

cryptoslate.com Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal called on US SEC Chair Gary Gensler to stop misleading the market about the legal status of cryptocurrencies in a May 7 social media…

SEC’s Gensler calls for more crypto disclosures for investors

blockworks.co Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler says that the agency is just a “cop on the beat” when it comes to policing the crypto industry. Gensler spoke to…

Court decision could be only way US spot ether ETFs see light of day

blockworks.co The advent of bitcoin ETFs came only after a legal victory over the Securities and Exchange Commission. A similar action could be what it takes to get US spot ether ETFs…

Gary Gensler Says It’s Our Fault the SEC Appears So Focused on Crypto

decrypt.co The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s crypto industry crackdown is continuing apace, with Robinhood Crypto this week joining the growing pack of companies that have…

Congressman Blasts US SEC, Gensler for Violations & SAB 121 Rule

coingape.com Tom Emmer, the House of Republicans’ majority whip, has slammed Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his stewardship of Staff…

SEC Crypto Crackdown: Every Company That Is Being Investigated

decrypt.co Almost every week lately, it seems there’s a new announcement that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gone after yet another crypto company for alleged…

Empire Newsletter: A busy crypto lawsuit season looms

blockworks.co Another one bites the dust And then there were three. Robinhood has become the latest company to receive a crypto-related Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange…

Robinhood Will Win Against US SEC in the Ongoing Case: Says KBW Broker

coinpedia.org The post Robinhood Will Win Against US SEC in the Ongoing Case: Says KBW Broker appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a research report on Monday, KBW broker indicated…

Digital Chamber Challenges SEC’s Action against Robinhood Crypto

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Digital Chamber Challenges SEC’s Action against Robinhood Crypto The Digital Chamber, the leading trade association representing the crypto industry in the…

Exodus Approved for NYSE Listing, Trading Begins on May 9

cryptonews.com Crypto wallet developer Exodus Movement has received approval to list its common stock on the NYSE under the ticker EXOD. Trading for the stock will commence on the platform…

Revolut Launches Crypto Trading Platform ‘Revolut X’ for UK Retail Customers

cryptonews.com Global fintech firm Revolut has introduced its standalone crypto trading platform called Revolut X, catering to UK retail customers. The company, which initially began…

Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC Over Wells Notice Issue to Robinhood Crypto

cryptonews.com Crypto trade association Digital Chamber has slammed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for issuing a Wells Notice to Robinhood Crypto, calling it an “alarming…

Regulatory Tensions Escalate: CFTC Signals Crypto Crackdown, SEC Faces Criticism

beincrypto.com Recent developments have underscored a significant escalation in enforcement actions within the United States’ crypto regulatory environment. Rostin Behnam, chair of the US…

SEC Delays Decision on Invesco Galaxy Spot Ethereum ETF

cryptonews.com The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in its decision regarding the Invesco Galaxy spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). In an announcement,…

US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rogue regulator”

cryptobriefing.com John Rose, US Representative serving Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District, is strongly critical of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) action against…

Q&A with Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin on Consensys' lawsuit against the SEC, implications of SEC classifying ETH as a security, and more

wired.com Joe Lubin is in a fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Not only is the financial regulator waging war against Ethereum, he claims, but making a grab for…

US Congressman calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler “rouge regulator”

cryptobriefing.com John Rose, US Representative serving Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District, is strongly critical of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) actions against…

Robinhood’s Crypto Unit Receives SEC Wells Notice

thedailyupside.com Robinhood, meet the Sheriff of Nottingham. On Monday, the stocks-and-investing app announced it received a “Wells Notice” from the US Securities and Exchange Commission,…

CFTC’s Behnam warns crypto industry that more enforcement actions are coming

blockworks.co A crypto bull market, coupled with the still-uncertain regulatory environment is going to create the perfect storm for increased enforcement actions, US Commodity Futures…

Digital Chamber Slams SEC’s ‘Regulation by Intimidation’ Strategy

coingape.com The issuance of a Wells Notice to Robinhood Crypto by the Quality Examination Council has attracted strong criticism from the Digital Chamber, a digital asset sector trade…

Robinhood Crypto Says SEC Has 'Weak' Case in Response to Wells Notice

decrypt.co Robinhood Crypto, the digital assets arm of the popular stock trading app, said Monday that it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…

The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies

coindesk.com At this point, it’s hard to be surprised by the SEC’s anti-crypto actions – shameless though they may be. Apparently, the agency sent the notice after Robinhood cooperated…

SEC goes after Robinhood; KangaMoon steady as market reacts

coinjournal.net SEC issued a Wells Notice againast Robinhood, alleging securities violations. Crypto prices reacted lower, with Bitcoin (BTC) retreating to under $64,000. KangaMoon (KANG),…

Bitwise CIO says regulatory hurdles are a boon for Coinbase amid SEC crackdown on crypto firms

cryptoslate.com In the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent crackdown on crypto firms, Bitwise Investments CIO Matt Hougan offered insights suggesting that the…

MetaMask Launching ‘Smart Transaction’ Feature This Week

watcher.guru The most popular cryptocurrency wallet available, MetaMask, has announced the impending launch of its new Smart Transaction feature, which will arrive this week. Moreover,…

SEC issues Wells Notice against Robinhood, crypto community calls it ‘scare tactics’

cryptoslate.com Robinhood’s crypto division received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4. According to a May 8 filing, the Gary Gensler-led…

Empire Newsletter: The DOJ’s about-face on money transmitters

blockworks.co Take it to court! Crypto’s long been regarded as the “Wild West” and one of the biggest reasons that the comparison still sticks — despite how far the market has come since…

MetaMask introduces Smart Transactions to address MEV front-running

cryptobriefing.com MetaMask has launched a new “Smart Transactions” feature to help users address the negative effects of front-running on the Ethereum network. The feature allows users to…

Robinhood discloses Wells notice over its crypto business

blockworks.co Robinhood Crypto has received a Wells notice from the SEC, according to a Monday disclosure. Robinhood, according to an 8K disclosure, said that the US securities regulator…

Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out 'Smart Transactions' to Combat Ethereum Front-Running

coindesk.com The optional new feature, called Smart Transactions, will allow users to submit transactions to a "virtual mempool" before they are officially cemented on-chain. According…

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs: ‘Good’ for crypto or not? Analyst weighs in

ambcrypto.com None U.S. Bitcoin ETFs elicited mixed signals on the crypto regulatory front. • None Apart from BTC, most of the crypto projects faced regulatory uncertainty. The U.S. spot…

Coinbase Faces Another Class Action Lawsuit: Investors Allege Illegal Offerings

financemagnates.com The American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, is embroiled in yet another class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit alleges that investors were misled into purchasing tokens…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Affirms XRP Is Not a Security Ahead of Stablecoin Launch

beincrypto.com Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse clarified the status of XRP and Ethereum in the eyes of regulatory bodies. Amidst Ripple’s intense legal encounters with the US Securities and…

This Week on Crypto Twitter: Ethereum, CZ, and Roger Ver in US Government Crosshairs

decrypt.co Crypto Twitter often delivers a heavy helping of the law, but the past seven days brought a double dose. On Monday, unredacted portions of a lawsuit filed by Ethereum…

US Authorities Are Going After These Crypto Entities

cryptopotato.com Over time, the United States government, through its regulatory agencies, has filed cases against several crypto firms, demanding compliance for their products and services.…

Ripple CEO Continues Backing Ethereum, Claiming ETH and XRP As Non-Securities

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Ripple CEO Reiterates XRP & Ethereum Not Securities, Slams SEC’s Gary Gensler

coingape.com Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made a bold statement amid the ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In his latest statement, the…

Ripple CEO Sides With Ethereum, Says ETH and XRP Aren’t Securities

thecryptobasic.com Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse throws his weight behind Ethereum as the SEC intensifies its probe to determine whether certain ETH transactions qualify as securities.…

Wasabi Wallet To Eliminate Coinjoin Amid U.S. Regulatory Fears

thedefiant.io The move follows U.S. authorities targeting privacy protocols and non-custodial wallets. Wasabi Wallet, a popular Bitcoin wallet, will no longer offer its Coinjoin feature,…

Trezor to end privacy-enhancing coinjoin feature as Wasabi Wallet steps back

cryptobriefing.com Crypto hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor announced today the discontinuation of the coinjoin feature in its Trezor Suite. The service, provided in partnership with…

Crypto Experts Dive into SEC Impacts and Federal Monetary Policies

beincrypto.com The interplay between federal monetary policies and regulatory decisions by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to shape the cryptocurrency industry.…

Crypto market unsure as Maxine Waters nominates Kristin Johnson for key Treasury position

cryptoslate.com Rep. Maxine Waters, a ranking member in the US House Committee on Financial Services, has proposed the nomination of Ms. Kristin Johnson, a current Commissioner of the US…

Michael Saylor Took a Jab at Ethereum, Labelling It A Security, Rejects Spot ETF

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‘U.S is trying to disconnect from Ethereum’

ambcrypto.com SEC’s scrutiny of Ethereum is risking innovation beyond simply Ether’s classification • Analysts believe the possible approval of a spot ETH ETF in the United States is…