Coinbase submitted its third comment letter highlighting significant flaws in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cost-benefit analysis of the proposed rule. The letter argued that the agency has failed to assess the rule’s economic impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. Despite acknowledging a lack of critical information on decentralized exchange (DEX) operations […]
TL;DR Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million fine, much less than the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand, marking a significant victory for the company. The watchdog might appeal the decision within 60 days, but Ripple is likely to comply with the ruling. Was This the End? The legal battle between Ripple and the […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a New York court to reject Coinbase’s subpoena, which seeks to compel the agency to produce documents related to crypto assets. The SEC described them as covering “essentially all documents that in any way relate to crypto assets.” SEC Opposes Coinbase’s Subpoena Request The motion filed on […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Nader Al-Naji with orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraudulent crypto asset scheme involving the social media platform BitClout and its native token BTCLT. The securities regulator’s complaint revealed that Al-Naji raised over $257 million through unregistered offers and sales of BTCLT in November […]
According to a Reuters report, three industry sources indicate that spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to begin trading on July 23. The sources also mention that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted preliminary approval for at least three of eight asset managers to release the spot Ether ETFs. Will Spot […]
TL;DR XRP saw a notable price increase recently, outperforming major cryptocurrencies. Certain analysts predict additional gains if the asset maintains key resistance levels. Is XRP Poised for Further Gains? The cryptocurrency sector experienced a significant rally in the past few days, with its global market capitalization surpassing the $2.4 trillion mark (per CoinGecko’s data). Many […]
The Security and Exchange Commission’s accounting bulletin 121 (SAB 121) requires companies, including banks, to hold crypto assets for clients as a liability on their balance sheets. This makes it inefficient for large banks to offer crypto custody services. Both the House and Senate passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify this guidance, […]
In a July 11 hearing, Judge Katherine Polk Failla expressed skepticism about Coinbase’s efforts to subpoena SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the ongoing SEC case against the cryptocurrency exchange. As detailed by Inner City Press, the hearing showcased Coinbase’s persistent efforts to acquire Gensler’s communications, including statements made before he became SEC Chair in 2021. […]
TL;DR Ripple has achieved significant partial legal victories in its ongoing battle with the SEC throughout 2023. The potential penalty remains disputed, with the SEC proposing $102.6 million and the company arguing for a maximum of $10 million. Filing After Filing The legal spat between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues […]
TL;DR ChatGPT is optimistic that XRP’s price could rise significantly if Ripple wins its lawsuit against the SEC. The legal battle continues with discussions on the potential fines the company might face, impacting the timeline and outcome of the case. What are XRP’s Chances? Ripple’s XRP has seen better days since its price dipped substantially […]