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SEC Crypto News - Page 104
SEC-Registered Crypto Advisor Makara Lands on App Store, 20000 on Early Access Waitlist
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 2nd, 2021
Makara robo-advisors allow its users to invest across a basket of crypto offerings. The platform is completely regulated by the SEC and ensures high-security standards for its users.
Elon Musk’s ‘Baby Shark’ Tweet Sends Samsung Publishing Shares Higher
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 2nd, 2021
From the trends we have seen in the digital currency ecosystem, Elon Musk’s tweet is an indication of the amount of influence he has in the broader investment landscape.
SEC Boss Frets on Bitcoin ETF, Dampens Hope of Approval
By Patrick Kariuki
June 1st, 2021
The waiting list for the BTC ETF approvals includes Trust Skybridge, Fidelity Tree, Wilshire Phoenix among others.
US Regulators Must Work Together on Establishing ‘Regulatory Perimeter’ for Crypto, Says OCC Head
By Kofi Ansah
May 31st, 2021
Hsu described the cryptocurrency space as a fast-growing market with numerous innovations and added that a failure to begin acting now will only make policing harder in the future.
Court Denies SEC Motion to Access Ripple Labs Legal Records on XRP
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 31st, 2021
The judge mentioned attorney-client privilege as a point for denying the SEC access to the legal records of Ripple.
US SEC Chairman Calls for Crypto Exchange Regulations & Higher Investor Protection
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 28th, 2021
Gary Gensler stated that investors on crypto exchanges should get similar protection as that offered to investors at the New York Stock Exchange. He also noted that the SEC is financially under-resourced when compared to the big-tech players.
WisdomTree Files for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with SEC
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
May 28th, 2021
WisdomTree is the second to apply for an ETH ETF. Asset manager VanEck had filed an application to create an Ether-focused exchange-traded fund earlier this month.
Ripple CEO Is Optimistic about Company Going for IPO when SEC XRP Case Concludes
By staff writer
May 27th, 2021
Garlinghouse’s sentiment is shared by Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings Inc. He also said that “after the current lawsuit, Ripple will go public.”
Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Drags Volatility for XRP Community of Investors
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 26th, 2021
The XRP community and investors worry about what happens to their holdings in case the two parties decide to settle the scores but without taking into account the interests of the XRP token holders.
Alan Howard-backed Crypto Hedge Fund One River Files for Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 25th, 2021
This will be the first-of-its-kind Bitcoin ETF that will acquire carbon credits against the Bitcoin use with each of the MCO2 tokens representing certified reductions in greenhouse emissions.
Figure Technologies Raises $200 Million via Series D Funding, Company Valuation at $3.2 Billion
By staff writer
May 21st, 2021
Michael Cagney, Figure Technologies founder, admitted that he had held an initial discussion on the national charter, however, he noted that the review process was still underway.
US Treasury to Impose Stricter Tax Reporting Standards for Crypto
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 21st, 2021
Through the new tax reporting requirements, the IRS hopes to bridge the gap between the tax due to the government and the actual funds generated per what citizens report.
Robinhood Plans to Unveil IPO Filings Next Week
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 19th, 2021
Although Robinhood submitted the filing to the SEC for review in March, there were still a lot of unclear decisions.
Cboe BZX Exchange Backs Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF, Paves Way for SEC Review
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 11th, 2021
The Cboe is known to be backing VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF move, which is similarly under consideration by the SEC.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Wishes to Work with US Congress on Crypto Exchange Regulations
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 7th, 2021
The SEC Chairman called for higher regulatory clarity on the working of crypto exchanges in the US while ensuring investor protection.