Coinbase has submitted a comprehensive set of proposals to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the regulator to establish clearer guidelines for the crypto industry. In a blog post published on March 20, 2025, Coinbase explained that it is urging the SEC to classify digital assets without enterprise ...
Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation has withdrawn its legal challenge against Coinbase, marking another victory for the crypto exchange amid shifting regulatory tides in the United States. The decision, announced on March 13, follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) dismissal of its case against Coinbase on February 28. ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on multiple exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications tied to XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. In a filing, the agency stated that it had “designated a longer period” to review proposed rule changes necessary to approve these ETFs. Among the affected ...
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Nasdaq’s proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust, marking a key step toward regulated exposure to HBAR, the native token of the Hedera Network. According to a March 11 filing, the SEC noted Nasdaq’s 19b-4 ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on memecoins, stating that these digital assets do not exactly fall under federal securities laws. In a statement released on February 27, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance suggested that memecoins function more like collectibles than traditional investments, meaning ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its appeal against a court ruling that blocked a proposed regulatory change aimed at decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. On February 19, the SEC submitted a request to dismiss the appeal, which was unopposed voluntarily. This decision concludes the agency's legal efforts ...
Mastercard revealed in a recent U.S. SEC filing that it successfully tokenized 30% of its transactions in 2024. The company also acknowledged the growing influence of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, highlighting their potential to reshape traditional financial services. As part of its commitment to advancing payment technologies, Mastercard emphasized its efforts ...
The U.S. SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal dispute, marking a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency firms. A motion filed on February 10 by both parties highlighted the recent creation of the SEC's Crypto Task Force as a significant factor ...
Coinbase is set to expand its derivatives offerings with the introduction of Solana futures contracts on its subsidiary platform, Coinbase Derivatives. According to a filing with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on January 30, the Solana futures will be available starting February 18, 2025. The offering will feature ...
Binance has asked that the court dismiss the amended complaint of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in their ongoing lawsuit regarding its alleged violations of U.S. securities law. The SEC's amended complaint, which was filed in September 2024, added tokens such as Axie Infinity (AXS), Filecoin (FIL), Cosmos ...
