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12.12 / 23:47

Ripple SEC Congress Senate hearing SBF misses the Senate hearing but promises to testify to the House: Law Decoded

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12.12 / 09:13

Blockchain SEC Congress regulatory US senator calls on SEC's Gensler to answer for 'regulatory failures'

Minnesota Senator Tom Emmer has slammed United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler for his flawed “crypto information-gathering efforts” and insisted Gensler should appear before Congress to explain the cost of his “regulatory failures.”

11.12 / 20:03

business Law SEC Bankruptcy SEC crypto Former top SEC crypto regulator hired by Caroline Ellison

A former top crypto regulator in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will represent Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda Research CEO, in an ongoing federal probe, according to a report from Bloomberg on Dec. 10.

11.12 / 11:17

Ethereum SEC CEO Bitcoin Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Prediction; Economic Downturn Concerns for 2023

On Sunday, Bitcoin is trading sideways, maintaining a narrow range of $17,000 to $17,350 level. Similarly, Ethereum has risen above the $1,250 level, a support level that's extended by an ascending triangle pattern.

10.12 / 23:35

markets SEC Federal Reserve Bitcoin Bitcoin price liquidation risk increases as BTC struggles to reclaim $18K

Bitcoin (BTC) price had a mixed reaction on Dec. 9 after the November report on United States producer prices showed a 7.4% increase versus 2021. The data suggested that wholesale costs continued to rise and inflation may last longer than investors had previously believed. Oil prices are also still a focus for investors, with crude WTI hitting a new yearly low at $71.10 on Dec. 8.

10.12 / 17:49

Government Adoption SEC Gensler’s approach toward crypto appears skewed as criticisms mount

Since taking over at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), chairman Gary Gensler has repeatedly been referred to as the “bad cop” of the digital asset industry. To this point, over the past 18 months, Gensler has taken an extremely hard-nosed approach toward the crypto market, handing out numerous fines and enforcing stringent policies to make industry players comply with regulations.

09.12 / 19:03

Sport SEC Deal Fried Sam week Today in Crypto: Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify Next Week, Regulators Postpone FTX Japan’s Suspension, Amber Group Ends $25M Deal with Chelsea FC

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09.12 / 18:39

Blockchain Digital Progressive SEC Executive Helping or hindering: A closer look at the executive crypto order

This past March, the Biden Administration released its long-awaited executive order on “ensuring responsible development of digital assets,” with many in the cryptocurrency industry welcoming this move as a step toward much-needed regulatory clarity.

09.12 / 17:17

cryptocurrency Ripple XRP SEC XRP Price Prediction as XRP Pumps 4% – How High Can it Go?

XRP, the cryptocurrency that underpins Ripple’s global blockchain-based payments system, was last trading lower by just over 1.0% on Friday, having pulled back from weekly highs in the $0.3950 area to trade around the $0.3900 level. That still leaves the cryptocurrency higher by about 4.2% versus earlier weekly lows.

09.12 / 17:17

Provident regulation SEC The SEC Wants Firms to Publicly Disclose Their Exposure to Crypto – More Regulation Coming?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made it clear that they want companies to disclose any crypto-related risks they may be exposed to, saying that both direct and indirect exposure must be described.

09.12 / 02:41

UPS Provident regulation SEC bankruptcies SEC calls on firms to disclose exposure to crypto bankruptcies and risks

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance that could see publicly traded companies disclose their exposure to crypto assets.

08.12 / 15:59

UPS SEC Action FTX collapse sparks calls for SEC to take legal action against crypto exchanges

Pressure is mounting on the Securities and Exchange Commission to step up enforcement of key hubs of the crypto industry after the collapse of FTX last month.

08.12 / 00:23

regulation SEC Congress reserves Crypto consumer protection, proof of reserves bills introduced into US Congress

United States Congressman Ritchie Torres has introduced bills in the House of Representatives to prohibit misuse of customer funds by cryptocurrency exchanges and to require exchanges disclose proof of reserves to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The short bills are intended to supplement other legislation that is passed on cryptocurrency, Torres said.

07.12 / 22:13

regulation SEC FTX GAO Rep. Torres asks US GAO to investigate SEC ‘failure’ to protect public against FTX

An American legislator has asked the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) to look into the performance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the recently failed crypto exchange FTX.

07.12 / 06:11

Government CFTC SEC Senate Crypto will be regulated as securities — ICE boss and Senator Warren

Most cryptocurrencies are likely to be regulated as securities in the United States according to the CEO of Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE), Jeffrey Sprecher, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

06.12 / 14:17

regulation SEC Securities Crypto Lender Nexo to Leave the USA After Discussions with Regulators Hit a Stalemate

Major crypto lender Nexo will be leaving the United States over the next few months, as the company was unable to reach an agreement with the country's regulators.

06.12 / 07:11

business SEC advertisement US consumer watchdog probes crypto firms over deceptive ads

Several crypto firms are facing a probe from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over possible deceptive or misleading advertisements relating to cryptocurrencies.

05.12 / 11:27

Blockchain Ethereum Twitter SEC end Ripple files final submission against SEC as landmark case nears end

The most talked about crypto lawsuit involving the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is approaching its conclusion after a two-year-long battle.

04.12 / 19:05

Government Adoption SEC Regulators face public ire after FTX collapse, experts call for coordination

2022 is nearing an end and might go down as one of the most eventful years for the crypto industry owing to the prolonged winter that had wiped more than 70% of the market cap from the top and the barrage of crypto firms imploding. This was mainly due to internal mismanagement and unchecked decision-making process.

04.12 / 09:53

UPS Ripple XRP SEC XRP Price Prediction – Where Will the Digital Asset Go Next as Volume Continues to Surge?

XRP price prediction is slightly bullish above an upward trendline-driven support level of $0.3850. Ripple (XRP), the world's seventh largest and most popular digital token, maintained its early bullish rally and remained well-bid above $0.3926 as the positive cryptocurrency market boosted many cryptocurrencies, including XRP coin.

02.12 / 23:09

CFTC regulation SEC CFTC Chair Walks Back on Previous Statements Regarding Ethereum, Says Only Bitcoin is Commodity – Regulation Hammer Coming Down?

Only bitcoin (BTC) should be considered a commodity for regulatory purposes, and not ethereum (ETH), Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said in a recent speech.

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