October 21st, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 110
Coinbase Preparing to Go Public via Direct Listing
By Darya Rudz
January 29th, 2021
Coinbase has decided to join companies that chose direct listings rather than IPOs to go public and avoid diluting their existing shareholders and handing over cheap stock to new investors.
Ninepoint Partners Launches Bitcoin Trust Shares Just Like Grayscale
By John K. Kumi
January 28th, 2021
The Initial Public Offering for the Bitcoin Trust was completed for 230 million Canadian Dollars, equivalent to around 180 million USD.
Ripple Faces Another Lawsuit in Florida
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
January 27th, 2021
Ripple has already faced a similar case filed against it by the SEC, which alleges that the XRP token is a security and not a crypto asset.
Cathie Wood: Crypto Market Cap Must Reach $2T for Bitcoin ETF to Be Approved
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
January 27th, 2021
Catherine Wood also praised the newly nominated head of SEC Gary Gensler is “very pro Bitcoin”.
Coinbase to Offer Secondary Market on Nasdaq for Its Private Stock before IPO
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 25th, 2021
This move by Coinbase will allow all its current and past employees as well other private stockholders to sell their stock before the IPO on the Nasdaq Private Market.
Global Investment Manager VanEck Files for Digital Asset ETF with SEC
By Steve Muchoki
January 22nd, 2021
Bitcoin-based ETF may see the light of the day under the new Biden’s administration with Elad Roisman who will be the head of the SEC.
Ripple Co-founder Sells 28M XRP, Company Awaits Biden’s Administration
By Kofi Ansah
January 20th, 2021
Stu Alderoty’s sense of buoyancy was also highlighted in the post as he revealed that he believes Biden’s administration would make crypto regulation one of their top most priority over the next four years.
SPCE Stock Up 8% Now, Virgin Galactic Is Only for Investors with Considerable Risk Appetite
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 19th, 2021
Virgin Galactic is making bold moves in the space flight industry and could be a formidable player in the future, however, with the recent run-up of SPCE stock, one might consider waiting for better entry levels ahead.
Bumble Finally Files for IPO to Go Public
By John K. Kumi
January 18th, 2021
Another source reveals that Bumble filed for an offering with a size of up to $100 million. However, it is said that this could be a placeholder.
Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd Stands by $400K Bitcoin Price Prediction
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 18th, 2021
Recently, when Bitcoin (BTC) crossed $41,500 levels, Minerd contradicted his own bullish prediction saying that it’s time for some profit-booking. However, the Guggenheim CIO clarified that it was for the short term and added that he still remains bullish on long term.
Coinbase Unveils ‘Asset Hub’ for Digital Asset Issuers to List New Cryptos
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 15th, 2021
Coinbase said that the Digital Asset Hub will streamline the process of onboarding and listing new cryptocurrencies. However, it will ensure robust evaluation through Coinbase’s legal, compliance, and security requirements.
President-elect Joe Biden to Name Gary Gensler as New SEC Boss
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 13th, 2021
Despite his exposure to the potentials inherent in cryptocurrencies, many people are divided on the probable approach of Gary Gensler if he is finally affirmed as the new boss of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bakkt CEO Confirms Firm Has No Plans to Support XRP
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 12th, 2021
The move from Bakkt further complements the decision of Coinbase and other exchanges including Binance US, OKCoin which had removed XRP coin from their platforms.
Ripple Attempted to Settle Issues Related to XRP with SEC
By John K. Kumi
January 8th, 2021
The Ripple executives view these XRP-related issues with the SEC as an attack on the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Grayscale Removes XRP from Its DLC Fund
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
January 6th, 2021
DLC Fund-authorized participant Genesis Global Trading announced that all XRP transactions would be suspended on January 15, 2021.