The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host a high-profile roundtable on crypto custody, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and legal experts to discuss the future of digital asset safekeeping. The event, scheduled for April 25, addresses growing concerns about how cryptocurrencies are stored and protected, ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its legal proceedings against Richard Schueler, the founder of Hex and widely known as Richard Heart. In a letter addressed to New York District Court Judge Carol Bagley Amon, which Heart posted on X, the SEC confirmed that it "does ...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has officially launched its Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) program for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). This initiative, detailed in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 09-2024, provides a controlled environment for companies to test innovative digital currency services. The goal is to inform future regulations ...
Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken the helm as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). His appointment marks a significant return to government service, bringing with him a notable record in cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement. ...
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against a prominent crypto executive, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of $198 million. The SEC claims the executive misled investors by making false statements about the company’s financial health and the safety ...
SportsFi firm Chiliz is planning a strategic re-entry into the U.S. crypto market, spurred by a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a generally more favourable regulatory environment under the current administration. According to documents released by the SEC, Chiliz intends to time its comeback with the ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially announced that Paul S. Atkins was sworn in today as the agency’s 34th Chairman, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on April 9. Atkins was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on January 20 and secured confirmation in a 52-44 ...
Coinbase has secured internal SEC documents related to its investigation into Ethereum 2.0 following a FOIA lawsuit. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal revealed that the SEC had released previously withheld materials, including a May 2022 analysis assessing Ethereum 2.0 under the Howey test, a February 2023 email inquiring about ETH's ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host the third session of its ongoing four-part roundtable series on April 25, shifting the spotlight to a crucial issue within the digital asset space: crypto custody. Announced on April 16, the “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody” ...
In a major development in the long-standing legal battle over XRP, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain firm Ripple Labs have agreed to pause their respective appeals, paving the way for what many believe could be a final settlement. The joint decision to place the appeals in ...
