FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler
Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022. Go to Source
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SEC expands Binance lawsuit: AXS, FIL, ATOM now securities
The SEC’s latest lawsuit update targets additional tokens like Axie Infinity, Filecoin, and Cosmos as unregistered securities, continuing its crackdown on the crypto industry. Go to Source
Bill seeks to create SEC-CFTC joint committee on digital assets
Congressman John Rose would make the agencies work together and listen to user and industry representatives. Go to Source
Anchorage Digital Bank, Bitgo join Coinbase to custody 21Shares crypto ETFs
The move diversifies spot crypto ETF custodians beyond Coinbase, which has dominated crypto custody for US issuers. Go to Source
Etoro Restricts US Crypto Trading to 3 Cryptocurrencies Following SEC $1.5M Fine
Etoro USA has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges of operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency for crypto trading. Etoro will limit U.S. customers’ trading options to bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ether, with a 180-day window to sell other crypto assets. If certain … Read more
Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF
Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Go to Source
US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims
Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire. Go to Source
Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs
The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs. Go to Source
tZero becomes 2nd FINRA-approved broker-dealer for digital securities
The company is following the steps of Prometheum, which now treats four cryptocurrencies as securities. Go to Source
SEC Warns of Bitcoin and Ether ETF Risks — Labels BTC, ETH Highly Speculative Investments
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a bulletin warning about the risks of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting their speculative nature. The regulator urged investors to consider potential issues like price volatility, fraud, and lack of regulatory oversight. SEC Warns Investors About Risks in Bitcoin and Ether ETPs The U.S. … Read more
