SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications
The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26. Go to Source
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SEC’s Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022. Go to Source
SEC’s Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer
During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler’s Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator. Go to Source
IBM, Microsoft, others form post-quantum cryptography coalition
The coalition includes Google sibling company SandboxAQ and the University of Waterloo. Go to Source
US House committee leadership threatens to subpoena SEC over FTX docs
Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried. Go to Source
Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgrade
The list of top censorship offenders is populated by popular platforms such as Binance, Celsius Network, Bitfinex, Ledger Live, Huobi (HTX) and Coinbase. Go to Source
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘immediately’
The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight. Go to Source
Former White House official will lead Ripple’s policy and government arm
Ripple’s newest head of U.S. public policy previously worked in similar roles at Softbank Group, Zoom, and Lyft following six years in government. Go to Source
US Federal Reserve Banks say stablecoins could ‘become a source of financial instability’
The report compares stablecoins to money market funds and ultimately concludes they have similar shortcomings. Go to Source
US Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to cartel over ‘illicit fentanyl trafficking’
An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States. Go to Source