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07.06 / 15:39

Binance SEC Platform ICO new ico Binance, CZ under attack after new ICO-related allegations

According to Bloomberg, the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether Binance Holdings breached securities laws. These allegations pertain to when the exchange released its BNB cryptocurrency in an initial coin offering (ICO) five years ago.

07.06 / 12:09

UPS Citi Digital SEC Bipartisan crypto overhaul seeks to treat most digital assets as commodities and empower CFTC

As excited as Wall Street and Main Street were to have crypto as a new investment idea and store of value, the speed at which cryptocurrencies entered mainstream U.S. markets caused proportionate angst for U.S. regulators, who were equipped only with decades-old securities laws to police an industry many still refer to as the financial «Wild West.»

07.06 / 11:07

Binance MARKET SEC BNB regulatory BNB Stretches Losses as Binance Fights New Regulatory and Media Battles

Binance coin (BNB), the native token of the world's largest crypto exchange Binance, has extended losses as new regulatory scrutiny and media investigation have once again put the exchange in the spotlight - albeit not in a positive manner.

07.06 / 10:09

SEC SEC edges closer to new market efficiency rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to propose major changes to the stock market’s plumbing as soon as this fall.

07.06 / 02:47

Binance CFTC regulation SEC Bad day for Binance with SEC investigation and Reuters exposé

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Binance Holdings broke securities rules when it launched its BNB token in an initial coin offering (ICO) five years ago, Bloomberg reported on June 6.

03.06 / 03:17

regulation Trading SEC Department Of Justice Lawyer OpenSea ‘insider trading’ case see NFTs labeled securities: Former SEC lawyer

Former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer Alma Angotti says this week’s news about an OpenSea employee being charged with insider trading could open the doors to non-fungible tokens being labeled as securities.

29.05 / 18:11

business SEC IRS Tips to claim tax losses with the US Internal Revenue Service

Crypto volatility is nerve-wracking, and it may not be over yet. The turmoil may make crypto investors and crypto-related businesses less enthusiastic than when prices seemed ever to be climbing. With the market falling off a cliff, there will be big losses to claim on your taxes, right? Not necessarily. As your United States dollars shake out in the digital world, it is worth asking whether there is any lemonade you can make by claiming losses on your taxes.

29.05 / 12:35

Ripple XRP SEC XRP lawsuit: Mixed reactions as the SEC works with Defendant to make…

The legal tussle between Ripple, the San Francisco-based cross-border payment firm, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to grow every day. Rarely does one gets to see two opponents collaborating under the same umbrella. A rare occasion indeed.

28.05 / 12:37

Ripple ETF SEC Bitcoin From Ripple lawsuit to Washington’s urgency, this former counsel reveals it all

From SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple to Washington’s urgency, this former counsel reveals it all

27.05 / 22:55

ETF regulation SEC Bitcoin spot bitcoin One River's spot Bitcoin ETF application rejected by SEC

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintained its perfect record for rejecting Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications Friday when it disapproved a rule change to allow cryptocurrency-focused hedge fund One River Digital to offer the One River Carbon Neutral Bitcoin Trust on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. The decision comes somewhat ahead of schedule, as the agency had extended the original deadline to June 2 to allow more time for consideration.

27.05 / 13:07

BLOCK Reuters Digital SEC 2024 crypto transfers Thailand Exempts Crypto Transfers from VAT Payments until 2024

The Thai government has decided to exempt crypto transfers from value-added tax (VAT) payments until December 31, 2023, following a royal decree, the Bangkok Post reported.

26.05 / 15:59

ETF SEC CBOE Bitcoin spot bitcoin 21Shares Cathie Wood’s Ark and 21Shares refile for spot Bitcoin ETF

ARK Investment Management, an investment firm founded by veteran investor Cathie Wood, is taking another try to launch a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

26.05 / 10:29

SEC ESG funds face new disclosure rules from SEC

Regulators proposed new disclosure and naming requirements for investment funds that tap into public angst regarding climate change or social justice, in an effort to address concerns about “greenwashing” by asset managers seeking higher fees.

26.05 / 05:35

business Mining SEC NVIDIA Nvidia shares plunge after Q1 figures, crypto mining card revenue 'nominal'

American graphics card manufacturer Nvidia’s stock price tumbled in after hours trading on Thursday because the revenue outlook for Q2 has fallen short of expectations.

25.05 / 19:33

Blockchain Ethereum SEC Bitcoin USD 4.5B Crypto Fund, Less Difficult Bitcoin Mining, OTC NFT, Ethereum's Merge + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

25.05 / 16:27

Twitter XRP SEC Align Ripple’s fortune undecided- SEC files for an extension until 7 June because…

The ever-lasting lawsuit between the U.S. regulatory board and the San Fransico-based fintech firm witnesses different filings every day. But there’s one attribute that continues to align or follow the same trend- Plaintiff’s (U.S. SEC) attempts to delay the case. This time is no different.

24.05 / 13:31

SEC BNI BNY BNY Mellon fined by SEC over ESG claims

The Securities and Exchange Commission fined the investment management arm of Bank of New York Mellon $1.5m for misleading claims it made about funds that use environmental and social criteria to pick stocks.

23.05 / 21:47

SEC BNI BNY BNY Mellon fined by SEC over ESG claims

23.05 / 18:45

BLOCK SEC CEO Flushing Crypto exchange FTX quietly shops for brokerage start-ups amid move into stock trading, sources say

FTX has been on the hunt to buy brokerage start-ups as the crypto exchange expands into stocks, and its CEO takes a major stake in Robinhood.

22.05 / 15:05

Ripple XRP SEC AIM SEC v. Ripple – Amici takes aim at Doody’s ‘reasonable’ XRP holders assertion

The lawsuit between American regulators (SEC) and the San Francisco-based fintech firm Ripple continues to see new developments. Ergo, it is perhaps no surprise that holders of XRP have grown impatient given the dynamics and volatility of the cryptocurrency space.

21.05 / 04:43

Ripple XRP Williams SEC Does XRP have a chance of a bullish breakout? The metrics and indicators say…

XRP’s price is twisting and turning by the day as new developments from the SEC vs Ripple case and market movements influence the controversial coin. A day ago, XRP was down by around 5%, but at press time, the sixth biggest crypto by market cap was trading at $0.4318 after rising by 5.30% in the past day but slipping by 3.77% in the last week.

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