US lawmakers urge SEC’s Gensler to approve spot Ethereum ETF
U.S. lawmakers argued that a potential spot Ether ETF would offer investors access to ETH in a more regulated and safe format. Go to Source
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US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs
Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used for approving spot bitcoin ETFs. SEC Urged to Maintain Consistency Between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Five U.S. … Read more
House Passes Landmark Crypto Bill Marking ‘Historic Day’ for Americans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark legislation secured a bipartisan approval with a vote of 279 to 136. “FIT21 is the first legislation of … Read more
US lawmakers demand SEC-FINRA records on Prometheum ETH custody
Prometheum’s willingness to play along with the SEC’s ambitions for crypto regulation has stirred disapproval in many quarters. Go to Source
White House and SEC chair oppose FIT21 bill ahead of House vote
The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 4763, but U.S. President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler oppose the crypto-focused legislation. Go to Source
SEC Chair Gensler Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 Citing Regulatory Loopholes and Increased Risks to Public
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the crypto industry don’t play by the rules,” leading to “widespread fraud, bankruptcies, failures, and misconduct.” Gensler Strongly Opposes … Read more
US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Last week, the White House issued a statement: “If the President were presented with … Read more
Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025
A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ethereum due to different regulatory considerations. The forthcoming U.S. election could further impact this scenario, potentially altering … Read more
Billionaire Mark Cuban Warns Gensler’s SEC Crypto Policies Could Cost Biden the Election
Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a single investor against fraud,” he stressed. “All he has done is make it nearly impossible for legitimate crypto companies to operate.” ‘This Is Also a … Read more
Senate Urged to Swiftly Overturn SEC’s ‘Misguided’ Crypto Rules
Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that makes it prohibitive for financial institutions to hold customers’ digital assets. Critics, including House Financial Services Committee … Read more
