SEC Reports Record $8.2B in Remedies With 583 Enforcement Actions in 2024

The SEC’s record-breaking enforcement year revealed unprecedented financial penalties and bold action against high-risk sectors, including crypto and private funds, marking a pivotal moment for market regulation. SEC Achieves Historic $8.2B in Remedies From 583 Enforcement Actions in 2024 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Friday a record-breaking year for enforcement in … Read more

Ripple Legal Chief Offers SEC Advice on Reforming Crypto Rules Under New Leadership

Ripple’s legal chief has unveiled bold strategies for incoming SEC leadership amidst crypto shifts, spotlighting Ripple’s battle-tested blueprint involving XRP. Bold Steps Needed: Ripple Legal Chief’s Vision for SEC’s Crypto Reset Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, shared his recommendations on social media platform X Thursday for the incoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) … Read more

Pro-Crypto Shift at SEC Begins as Anti-Crypto Commissioner Steps Down After Gensler Resigns

The SEC’s anti-crypto grip falters as Commissioner Lizárraga and Chair Gensler exit, clearing the path for a pro-crypto revolution in U.S. markets. SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance Wavers as Another Key Resignation Hits U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga has announced his intention to step down from the agency on Jan. 17, 2025. In … Read more

SEC Unveils Plan to Compensate Investors in Mila Kunis’ Stoner Cats

The SEC seeks to compensate investors in Mila Kunis-backed Stoner Cats NFTs, which were deemed an unregistered securities offering that violated federal law. Stoner Cats Investors to Be Compensated Under SEC’s Proposed Fund Plan The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposed plan to distribute funds collected from Stoner Cats 2 LLC … Read more

What’s Next for Crypto: SEC Examination Priorities in 2025

In the SEC’s latest report detailing the Examination Priorities for 2025, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity—particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and similar ETH products—the SEC’s Division of Examinations is … Read more