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In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate investment contracts involved in the transactions on Kraken’s platform. Kraken … Read more
A report indicates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice to the financial services provider Robinhood. This action by the SEC concerns the company’s operations in the cryptocurrency sector and its listing of crypto assets. SEC Mulls Enforcement Against Robinhood’s Crypto Ventures, Company Says It Is Cooperating The staff … Read more
In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask functions as an “unlicensed broker-dealer.” Consensys Confronts SEC Following Receipt … Read more
The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange. Go to Source
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed Custodia’s unsuccessful application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System, … Read more
Paxos said it will engage with the US securities regulator on the matter and is prepared to “vigorously litigate if necessary.” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
According to a report published on Feb. 12, 2023, the New York-based financial institution and technology company, Paxos, has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding alleged violations of investor protection laws. Paxos revealed the following day that it would no longer mint BUSD and it was ending its … Read more
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, expressed concern about rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may eliminate cryptocurrency staking for retail customers in the United States. Armstrong insisted that “staking is not a security” and that the trend allows users to “participate directly in running open crypto networks.” Coinbase CEO Vocalizes Worry Over … Read more
The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that he is “optimistic” that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over xrp “will certainly be resolved in 2023.” He added that it could even be resolved in the first half of this year. “I feel very good about where we are relative to the law and the facts, … Read more
