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19.03 / 21:25

SEC genesis Genesis Agrees to Pay $21M Fine to Settle SEC Crypto Lending Charges

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital has agreed to pay a $21 million fine as part of a final court judgement to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

19.03 / 21:25

Williams SEC security Lawsuit Freedom information reports Nonprofit Focused On “Corporate Wrongdoing” Empower Oversight Launches Lawsuit Against SEC Amidst Reports of Conflicts of Interests

Empower Oversight, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing independent governmental oversight, filed a lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, alleging the federal agency failed to comply with their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding cryptocurrency conflict of interests at the agency.

19.03 / 19:13

Digital SEC Action security Gemini Courts Crypto lender Genesis Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis to pay $21 million to settle SEC charges

(Reuters) — Genesis Global Capital LLC has agreed to pay a $21 million civil fine to settle charges that it illegally sold securities through its crypto lending program without registering them, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday.

19.03 / 14:23

markets SEC CEO security Strategy Trade Courts Industry groups accuse SEC of trying to ‘vastly expand its authority’ over dealer rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission stands accused of trying to “vastly expand its authority” in a lawsuit filed by three investment industry associations.

19.03 / 11:35

COST SEC Action security Boxing Courts Debt Box Judge Condemns SEC’s Handling of DEBT Box Case, Ordered to Reimburse Legal Costs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission was sanctioned for its controversial restraining order against crypto firm DEBT Box, a March 18 court filing showed. In a rare rebuke, Judge Robert Shelby slammed the agency on Monday, calling its actions toward DEBT Box a “gross abuse of power.”

19.03 / 11:35

SEC coinbase Crypto Council Files New Amicus Brief Supporting Coinbase’s Legal Battle With SEC

The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has filed an amicus brief on March 18 in support of Coinbase challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denial of its rulemaking petition.

19.03 / 11:31

Target Reuters SEC security Justice Department Interviews US DOJ to target pre-IPO artificial intelligence frauds, top attorney says

By Chris Prentice

19.03 / 04:59

SEC Crypto exchanges Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amended the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services on Friday, suggesting increased registration fees for crypto exchanges.

18.03 / 19:11

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The Securities and Exchange Commission penalized two money managers for what it says were bogus claims about their use of artificial intelligence, marking the beginning of a fresh crackdown by Wall Street’s main regulator.

18.03 / 11:27

Provident SEC Assurant Apple Sustainability information reports US climate rule will boost sustainable accounting industry

By Ross Kerber

18.03 / 10:25

Ball SEC Career Basketball Schools Colleges athletics South Carolina freshman Fulwiley signs NIL deal with Curry Brand

South Carolina freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley had become Curry Brand's first official collegiate athlete after signing a multi-year NIL partnership with the company associated with NBA champion Stephen Curry

17.03 / 23:09

Blockchain Ripple XRP SEC Platform security innovations As Ripple (XRP) Price Drops on Profit Taking, Investors Eye InsanityBets (IBET) Presale for Portfolio Diversification

The Ripple (XRP) price suffered a setback as investors looked to take profits. The Ripple price has risen in the face of thelegal challenges faced by Ripple and its executives at the hands of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

16.03 / 10:07

Blockchain Digital ETF SEC solana Bitcoin Solana News Solana Price Prediction as SOL Reaches Highest Level Since December 2021 – Can SOL Overtake Ethereum?

Solana’s price prediction gains attention amid broader industry developments, such as Marathon Digital’s strategic expansion and legislative appeals to the SEC regarding cryptocurrency ETFs.

15.03 / 22:51

SEC crypto regulation Bitcoin Etf Democratic Senators Urge SEC Chair Gensler Against Crypto ETF Approvals, Cite “Significant” Risks

Democratic Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pushing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to “strictly limit” the approval of crypto-based ETFs, in a March 11 letter addressed to Gensler.

15.03 / 09:53

SEC Platform Action security Gemini crypto regulation Trade SEC Charges 17 Individuals in $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Disguised as Crypto Trading Platform CryptoFX

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against 17 individuals involved in an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme operating under the name CryptoFX, a cryptocurrency trading platform.

14.03 / 20:55

UPS SEC Fighting security track Investigations Hedge funds, PE firms discussing ways to deal with SEC messaging crackdown

Top hedge funds and private equity firms including Citadel, KKR & Co. and Blackstone Inc. are discussing ways to blunt penalties by the Securities and Exchange Commission stemming from their use of disappearing messaging apps.

14.03 / 20:55

Provident ETF SEC Enterprise Bitcoin inclusion information Cetera provides bitcoin ETF clarity with policy for advisors

Advisors affiliated with Cetera now have more clarity on how to deal with bitcoin ETFs. The independent broker-dealer has launched a groundbreaking initiative to integrate bitcoin ETFs into its suite of offerings for financial professionals.

14.03 / 13:57

markets Target SEC CEO Trade voice recommendations Doubt About June Rate Cuts Keeps Creeping Higher - PPI Another Headwind for Fed

The mixed news on inflation earlier this week and today didn’t help, but neither did sticky inflation news derail expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in June. Yet uncertainty about the timing is creeping higher, as a confluence of factors muddy the outlook.

14.03 / 09:41

Provident MET SEC security Gemini genesis Courts Federal Judge Allows SEC Lawsuit Against Gemini and Genesis to Proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini and Genesis will proceed in court.

13.03 / 21:01

SEC security Terraform Labs Luna reports Courts Terraform Labs Secures Dentons Representation Despite Objections, U.S. Court Decides

US Judge Brendan Shannon has granted bankrupt crypto company Terraform Labs permission to hire Dentons for its legal representation, according to a report by Reuters.

13.03 / 16:27

markets ETF SEC security Remark Trade Bitcoin Bitcoin price could surge to $280,000 in 3 years on ETF inflows - JMP

JMP Securities analysts are out with a compelling prediction about Bitcoin (BitfinexUSD) prices. The investment firm suggests that Bitcoin price could potentially surge to $280,000 within the next three years, driven by the anticipated Bitcoin ETF inflows.

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