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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The regulator initiated 125 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions totaling more than $6 billion in penalties under former Chairman Gary Gensler. U.S. Regulator Abandons Robinhood Crypto Probe Robinhood Crypto (RHC), a division of financial services firm Robinhood, announced on Monday that the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has shut down a securities violation investigation it was … Read more
The SEC’s review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF is officially underway, sparking speculation that a crypto-friendly shift could lead to a groundbreaking approval. SEC Begins Review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF Proposal The Federal Register officially published Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal on Feb. 20, 2025, marking the beginning of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s … Read more
The SEC’s crypto enforcement program is unraveling, with legal retreats and restructuring. A former SEC official predicts the Ripple appeal is next to be abandoned. SEC’s Ripple Fight Nears Collapse, Former SEC Official Signals the End The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be unraveling its crypto-enforcement program, with multiple legal retreats and … Read more