June 14th, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 2
WeekInCrypto: Bitcoin Crashed, SEC Back Off, Experts Stay Bullish
By Anton Varanov
March 1st, 2025
Despite Bitcoin’s recent volatility, institutional confidence remains strong with Standard Chartered projecting a $500K target. Meanwhile, North Korean hackers executed the largest crypto theft in history and the SEC ended its Uniswap investigation.
SEC Agrees to Drop Lawsuit Against Consensys Over MetaMask Operations
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 27th, 2025
The SEC has reached a preliminary agreement to end its lawsuit against Consensys, the company behind MetaMask wallet, following accusations that its swap and staking services violated securities laws.
Block Inc in Talks with Regulators Over Compliance Woes
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 26th, 2025
Block Inc is in settlement talks with NYDFS over compliance violations relating to its Bitcoin program.
US SEC Drops Investigation Into Uniswap Labs, DeFi Sector Celebrates Major Victory
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 25th, 2025
The probe, launched under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, had accused Uniswap of running an unlicensed exchange and issuing unregistered securities.
Grayscale Joins 21Shares to File for Polkadot ETF with US SEC
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 25th, 2025
The SEC’s decision on the Polkadot ETF could set the tone for broader regulatory acceptance of crypto investment products.
Will ADA Price Recover Fast after US SEC Acknowledges Grayscale’s Cardano ETF?
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 25th, 2025
Cardano is among the front runners for crypto ETF approval in 2025, along with Litecoin, XRP and Solana.
Bernstein Analysts Forecast Crypto Market Shift from Memecoins to Utility Tokens, Here’s Why
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 24th, 2025
Bernstein’s research team led by Gautam Chhugani forecasts a cooling in memecoin activity as market focus redirects to utility-focused tokens in DeFi, gaming, and NFTs sectors.
Crypto News: Consensys Urges SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Remove DeFi from an Exchange Definition
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
Blockchain giant Consensys appeals to SEC Commissioner Peirce, presenting four key arguments against classifying DeFi protocols as crypto exchanges amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
SEC vs Ripple: Here is What to Expect of the Litigation Following Dismissal of Coinbase Case
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
Following SEC’s dismissal of the Coinbase case, attention turns to the complex Ripple lawsuit, with Trump’s administration showing support while legal hurdles remain for swift resolution.
Coinbase vs SEC: Coinbase Wins Historic SEC Battle, Similar Outcomes Expected for Binance
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
In a significant development for the crypto industry, the SEC plans to fully dismiss its 18-month litigation against Coinbase, with no fines or operational changes required from the exchange.
XRP Price Prediction: Rising Odds of US Spot XRP ETF Approval Renews Bullish Sentiment
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
After successfully rebounding from the 2021 ATH, XRP is now well-positioned to enter its price discovery phase for the 2025 bull rally.
SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin YLDS from Figure Markets
By staff writer
February 20th, 2025
“If I can hold that, if I can self-custody that, if it pays me interest, and I can actually use it to transact, what do I need a bank for?” – Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure.
Crypto News: US SEC Unveils CETU Cyber Unit to Crack Down on Surging Crypto Scams
By Steve Muchoki
February 20th, 2025
The SEC transitions from its Crypto Assets unit to CETU, a specialized team focusing on emerging tech fraud prevention and investor protection initiatives.
Will DeFi Market Rally as US SEC Withdraws from Expanding Securities Laws
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 20th, 2025
The US SEC voluntarily withdrew its appeal against a ruling that blocked its attempt to apply securities laws to DeFi projects, signaling a potential shift in its regulatory approach.
XRP Price News: Technical and Fundamental Aspects Points to Inevitable Bullish Breakout beyond $4 Soon
By Steve Muchoki
February 19th, 2025
The highly anticipated end of the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit under the Donald Trump administration will further fuel XRP bullish growth toward price discovery.