Tag: United States
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18 US States Take Legal Action Against SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA lawsuit has been filed by 18 US states against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chairman Gary Gensler, alleging that the regulatory body has overstepped its bounds and acted beyond its authority in its actions against the growing crypto industry.
Bitcoin ETFs Receive $1.3B Following Trump’s Victory
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing the US presidential election won by Republican Donald Trump, Bitcoin ETFs listed in the US yesterday saw a historic $1.38 billion in net inflows.
Detroit Will Allow Residents to Pay Taxes and Fees with Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity officials yesterday announced that Detroit will now accept cryptocurrency payments, making it the largest city in the United States to do so.
SEC Files Motion to Dismiss Kraken Defenses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn November 5, the SEC filed a motion to dismiss three of Kraken’s defenses in response to the commission’s allegations that the exchange has been operating without proper registration.
Trump’s Victory Drives Crypto Stocks Up
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the premarket hours, stocks associated with the cryptocurrency market experienced notable gains.
US Accuses Crypto Exchange Operator of Laundering Silk Road Money
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of crypto exchange AurumXchange, Maximiliano Pilipis, has been charged with money laundering.
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Will Reach $73K on US Election Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Standard Chartered Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, Bitcoin’s all-time high of over $73,000 could be reached on Nov. 5, coinciding with the US presidential election.
SEC Includes Crypto in its Examination Priorities for 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again included cryptocurrency assets as part of its 2025 examination priorities.
SEC to Appeal Previous Judgment in Ripple Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has taken the next steps in its ongoing legal battle with Ripple Labs, filing a “Civil Appeal Pre-Argument Statement” or Form C on Thursday.
DoJ: Bitfinex Hacker Should Spend Five Years in Prison
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIlya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who admitted to his involvement in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, is facing a five-year prison sentence as recommended by prosecutors.
Ripple Co-founder Donates $1M to Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple co-founder Chris Larsen has contributed $1 million in cryptocurrency to a political action committee that supports Vice President Kamala Harris.
Crypto Exchange Bitnomial Sues SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitnomial, a crypto exchange, has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ripple Files a Cross-Appeal in SEC Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple Labs has decided to appeal a recent ruling made by US District Judge Analisa Torres in their ongoing legal battle against the SEC.
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Cumberland DRW for Operating as Unregistered Crypto Dealer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC filed a lawsuit against Cumberland DRW on October 10, citing the company for operating as an unregistered dealer.
US Prosecutors Charge 4 Crypto Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAuthorities have charged four cryptocurrency companies and 15 individuals with participating in fraudulent activities and market manipulation.
Crypto.com Sues SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCurrency exchange Crypto.com has taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), its Chair Gary Gensler, and its four commissioners.
Judge Approves FTX Bankruptcy Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJon Dorsey, the US bankruptcy judge, has given his approval to the reorganization plan for FTX.
Coinbase Asks Court to Reconsider Appeal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe appeal was prompted by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent notice of appeal in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit.
SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal Leaves Agency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGurbir S. Grewal, the Enforcement Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will be leaving the agency after 21 years of service.
US State of Ohio Could Accept Crypto for Tax Payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn Ohio state senator, Niraj Antani, has proposed a bill that would mandate the acceptance of cryptocurrency by the state for the payment of taxes and fees.
Mango Markets Settles with SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter being charged with unlawfully selling MNGO tokens, Mango DAO has agreed to settle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kamala Harris: US Should Be Dominant in Blockchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarris stated that her administration would invest in biomanufacturing and aerospace, and continue to lead in areas such as AI, quantum computing, and blockchain.
PayPal Allows US Business Accounts to Buy, Sell and Hold Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayPal has recently made a major announcement allowing businesses in the US to directly buy, hold, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies, all from their business accounts.
TrustToken and TrueCoin Settle Charges with SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has announced that they have reached a settlement with crypto companies Trusttoken Inc. and Truecoin LLC regarding charges of fraudulent misrepresentations and unregistered sales related to the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD).
Kamala Harris Promises to Support Crypto Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKamala Harris declared on Sunday that her administration would prioritize the development of digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) if she wins the presidency.