Cryptocurrency Market

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Regulation

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SEC’s Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Leading Over 100 Crypto Enforcement Actions

Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider trading, resulting in billions in penalties. Gurbir Grewal to Depart as SEC Enforcement Director The […]

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Asset Management Firm Bitwise Files for Spot XRP ETF

Asset management firm Bitwise has filed for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the Delaware Division of Corporations. While this does not confirm an immediate filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it aligns with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s positive outlook on the future of XRP ETFs. Bitwise’s Move Toward an XRP

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Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil

Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets may vary, he firmly maintained that BTC is a commodity. Howard

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Lawyer Expects SEC to Challenge XRP Ruling as Appeal Deadline Approaches

A former lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) anticipates the agency will challenge Judge Analisa Torres’ decision regarding XRP in the Ripple lawsuit. The SEC views the ruling as flawed and is likely to submit an appeal before the approaching Oct. 7 deadline. Ripple XRP Case: SEC Expected to Appeal Judge’s Ruling

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Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services

Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing Kazakhstan’s growing influence in the global crypto ecosystem. Bybit Secures Key

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SEC Fines Mango DAO for Unregistered MNGO Tokens

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Mango DAO, Blockworks Foundation, and Mango Labs LLC for offering unregistered securities. The case centers around the sale of MNGO tokens and the operation of Mango Markets without proper registration. Mango Markets Hit With SEC Charges The SEC alleges that since August 2021, Mango

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Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’

Billionaire Mark Cuban says that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has told him “in no uncertain terms that they are against ‘regulation through litigation.’” He criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler’s regulation by enforcement approach, asserting: “Gary Gensler is a blight on the technology community.” Mark Cuban Slams SEC Chair Over Crypto

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Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’

Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study by key financial regulators seeks to balance defi’s growth with oversight, ensuring the sector’s competitive edge and resilience

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Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules

Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and

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SEC Reviews Proposal for New Bitcoin, Ether ETF Custodians

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings. SEC Reviews Proposal for

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