Trump picks ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Go to Source
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18 States Sue SEC, Gensler, Commissioners in Unprecedented Crypto Regulation Battle
Eighteen states have sued the SEC, Chair Gary Gensler, and all SEC commissioners, alleging that overreach in crypto regulation infringes on state rights and hampers industry growth. 18 States Sue SEC, Gensler, and All Commissioners Over Alleged Overreach in Cryptocurrency Regulation Eighteen U.S. states have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), its Chair Gary … Read more
18 US states file lawsuit against SEC and Gary Gensler
President-elect Trump has vowed to fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and replace him with a more crypto-friendly SEC head. Go to Source
SEC chair doubles down on crypto stance under threat of Trump ousting
Gary Gensler did not say he would leave the SEC before Donald Trump took office but pointed to the commission’s record on crypto enforcement and approving ETFs. Go to Source
Crypto community hopeful about new Senate leader John Thune
Not endorsed by Donald Trump, Senator John Thune defeated the Elon Musk-supported Senator Rick Scott to become the new Senate majority leader. Go to Source
SEC Crypto Litigation Releases – October 2024
The SEC has escalated its crackdown on crypto market manipulation, filing charges against multiple market makers and individuals for allegedly using deceptive tactics—such as wash trading and volume inflation—to mislead investors about the demand for various crypto assets marketed as securities. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. … Read more
Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment
The Republican promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler “on day one,” but a tweet suggested he would also attempt to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for a replacement. Go to Source
‘Defanging the SEC’ could turbocharge the US economy: Cathie Wood
“We have more clarity now in terms of the investment landscape after the election,” said the ARK Invest CEO. Go to Source
Ethereum hits $3.2K, surpassing Bank of America market cap
Ethereum’s market cap tops Bank of America, while the SEC weighs spot ETH ETF options and DeFi gains traction. Go to Source
SEC Shake-Up: Pressure Builds for Gensler’s Immediate Resignation
The American Securities Association is urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to resign immediately, citing Trump’s election win as a mandate for a new direction focused on investor trust and economic growth. Pressure Mounts on SEC: ASA Calls for Gensler to Resign Immediately Following the results of the 2024 U.S. Election, the American Securities Association (ASA) … Read more
