SEC Dismisses Legal Case Against Kraken, Exchange Confirms 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the company confirmed Monday, ending a high-profile regulatory battle over allegations of operating as an unregistered securities platform. Kraken Confirms Closure of SEC Enforcement Action The SEC’s dismissal of the case, revealed on Monday, marks a significant development in the … Read more

SEC Closes Gemini Probe, Trump Announces 25% Tariffs, and More — Week in Review

SEC closes Gemini probe after 699 Days, Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU imports, Blackrock under the microscope, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The SEC closed its nearly two-year-long probe into Gemini. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on EU auto and pharmaceutical imports. Institutional moves also caught attention as … Read more

SEC’s Ripple Appeal Collapse Incoming—Former SEC Official Says It’s Inevitable

The SEC backing down from its Ripple appeal could be the seismic shift crypto has been waiting for, igniting speculation that the agency’s crackdown is collapsing. SEC’s Retreat Signals a Major Shift in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of a major retreat in its legal battle against … Read more

Jurisdictional Limits Sink SEC Crypto Case Against HEX’s Richard Heart

A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against HEX founder Richard Heart on Feb. 28, 2025, ruling the agency lacked jurisdiction over his cryptocurrency projects. Federal Judge Dismisses SEC Lawsuit Against HEX Founder The SEC accused Heart, a Finland-based entrepreneur, of conducting unregistered securities offerings through HEX, Pulsechain and PulseX, raising … Read more

SEC Says Most Meme Coins Do Not Qualify as Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated on Feb. 27 that most meme coins do not meet the definition of securities under federal law, exempting them from registration requirements. SEC Clarifies Meme Coins Fall Outside Securities Regulations Meme coins, defined as crypto assets tied to internet culture or trends, derive value primarily from speculation … Read more

SEC Closes Gemini Probe After 699 Days; Winklevoss Seeks Reimbursement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange. Unquantifiable Loss in Economic Growth for America The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini and will not pursue an enforcement action against the cryptocurrency exchange. According to Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, the withdrawal … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force Meets With Robinhood to Discuss Digital Asset Regulations

Robinhood pushed the SEC in a high-profile meeting to clarify crypto rules, criticizing case-by-case litigation and urging a structured regulatory framework. Robinhood Urges SEC to Clarify Crypto Rules During High-Profile Meeting The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Crypto Task Force met with representatives from Robinhood Markets Inc. on Feb. 19 to discuss regulatory approaches … Read more

SEC Drops Uniswap Investigation Amid Shift to Crypto-Friendly Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs on Feb. 25, 2025, ending a four-year probe without enforcement action, a move seen as part of a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly regulation under new leadership. Crypto Industry Sees Relief as SEC Drops Uniswap Labs Investigation The investigation, launched in 2021, centered … Read more

SEC and Michael Saylor Discuss Crypto Framework That Could Redefine Regulation

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with Michael Saylor to discuss a groundbreaking regulatory framework that could legitimize digital assets, fuel market growth, and secure U.S. dominance. Michael Saylor Pushes SEC for a Crypto Framework That Could Change Everything The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael … Read more