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The SEC Begins New Era with Crypto Industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is initiating a new approach to its relationship with the cryptocurrency sector amidst ongoing regulatory changes.

Finance

SEC Eager to Establish Effective Crypto Oversight, Confirm Commissioners at Meeting

The SEC's inaugural gathering addressing crypto issues began with commitments from officials to create impactful regulations.

News

SEC's Decision: Proof-of-Work Mining Not Classified as Securities

The SEC clarifies that proof-of-work (PoW) mining for cryptocurrencies is not classified as securities trading, provides regulatory clarity.

Policy

SEC Nominee Paul Atkins to Appear Before Senate Committee Next Week

Two key financial regulators in the cryptocurrency sector are scheduled to appear before the Senate, including SEC nominee Paul Atkins and OCC nominee Jonathan Gould.

Finance

U.S. SEC Declares Proof-of-Work Mining Outside Securities Law Scope

The SEC states that proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining activities do not require registration under federal securities laws.

Finance

Bitcoin Approaches $86K Amid Trump's Rate Cut Proposal, XRP Sees U.S. Futures Launch After SEC Settlement

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a resurgence, with Bitcoin nearing $86,000 and XRP jumping due to Ripple Labs' legal resolution and the introduction of futures tied to the token.

Altcoins

Ripple Concludes SEC Lawsuit: XRP Poised for Altcoin Surge?

The Ripple-SEC dispute has ended after four years, leading to a significant rally in XRP. Could this signal the start of an altcoin boom?

Legal News

XRP Soars 10% as CEO Announces SEC Abandoning Lawsuit Against Ripple

Ripple's CEO confirms that the Securities and Exchange Commission is likely to drop its appeal, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing legal struggle.

News

SEC Drops Major Case Against Ripple: Implications for Future Crypto Regulations

The SEC has officially dismissed its long-standing legal battle with Ripple, raising questions about future crypto regulation.

Finance

Hester Peirce Discusses the New Crypto Task Force

The newly appointed SEC Commissioner details her intentions to reform the agency's regulatory framework concerning digital assets.

Finance

XRP Token Increases After Report on Ripple's SEC Case Resolution

XRP's value has risen by 3% following indications that Ripple Labs' lengthy legal battle with the SEC could be resolving soon.

Policy

Crypto ETFs Approval Likely Delayed Until New SEC Chair Confirmation

The SEC is expected to stall decisions on crypto ETFs until the confirmation of Paul Atkins, nominated by Donald Trump.

Finance

The SEC's Shift from Crypto Regulation Opens Doors for Private Lawsuits

The recent policy change at the SEC allows private plaintiffs to exploit the lack of regulation in the digital asset space.

Finance

Bitcoin Surges to $82,000 Amid Regulatory Anticipation

Bitcoin's resurgence follows Senator Cynthia Lummis's proposal for significant government BTC purchases.

Altcoins

SEC Postpones Verdict on XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and Dogecoin ETFs

The SEC has delayed its decision on several cryptocurrency ETFs, causing concern among investors regarding possible future approvals.

Finance

Cboe Seeks Approval for Ether Staking in ETFs

Cboe has filed requests with the SEC to permit staking in multiple spot ether ETFs, signaling a potential policy shift.

Fraud

The Fall of Sam Lee: Insights into the Crypto Fraud Case

Sam Lee, once a prominent figure in the crypto space, now faces serious charges for orchestrating a $1.89 billion fraud scheme surrounding HyperVerse and HyperFund.

Policy

Recent SEC Guidance on Memecoins Suggests a Shift in Regulatory Approach

The SEC's recent guidance may indicate a significant change in the regulatory treatment of memecoins, potentially affecting a broader range of digital assets.