Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued 

The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies and prominent crypto players like FTX. Compliance Concerns Trigger Regulatory Action Against Evolve Bank Evolve Bank … Read more

Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets

Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and the digital asset sector over compliance and operational standards. Coinbase … Read more

House Approves Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Crypto Rules — Biden Threatens to Veto

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.J. Res. 109, a resolution aimed at overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission’s SAB 121 regulations on digital assets. The resolution seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and promote safer custodianship of digital assets by regulated banks. However, the White House has backed the SEC, issuing a veto threat, … Read more

Coinbase Legal Chief Urges SEC Chair to Stop Misleading the Market About Crypto Tokens Being Securities

Coinbase’s chief legal officer has publicly urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to stop misleading the market regarding crypto tokens being securities. His request followed Gensler’s repeated assertions that numerous crypto tokens conform to the legal definition of securities, thereby requiring compliance with SEC regulations. Coinbase’s CLO to Gensler: Please Stop … Read more

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