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SEC Crypto News - Page 46
Philippines Financial Regulator Cracks Down on Binance for Unauthorized Crypto Operations
By Temitope Olatunji
November 29th, 2023
Even though Binance acts as an approved broker in some places overseas, it still has to meet many legal requirements to handle securities activities in the Philippines under the country’s Securities Regulation Code.
Franklin Templeton Refiles Its Updated Bitcoin ETF Application
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 29th, 2023
The revised proposal allows the ETF to utilize both in-kind and cash mechanisms. The ETF plans to store Bitcoin in cold storage, with custody services provided by Coinbase Custody Trust.
SEC Stalls Decision on Franklin and Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs as Analysts Predict Wave of Approvals in January 2024
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 29th, 2023
The update from the SEC appears to suggest that it plans to approve all Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at once.
SEC Intensifies Hunt for Evidence in Binance.US Fraud Probe
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 28th, 2023
According to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), allegations of money laundering against Binance may be just the tip of the iceberg.
Seattle Judge Orders Binance Ex-CEO to Stay within US Jurisdiction Pending His February Sentencing
By Steve Muchoki
November 28th, 2023
With the United States lacking an extradition treaty with the UAE, Seattle Judge Richard Jones ordered that CZ must remain with the country for the time being before he determines where the crypto billionaire is a flight risk.
Chinese Fashion Giant Shein Files for US IPO to Expand Its Global Presence
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 28th, 2023
Shein has hired three US-based financial companies – Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley – as underwriters for the upcoming IPO.
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Soars to 18-Month High as Investors’ Crypto Interest Grows despite Binance Legal Issues
By Temitope Olatunji
November 28th, 2023
COIN is presently trading at $119 after closing at $115 on November 27, which is the highest close since May 2022. The price now has minimal resistance ahead as it is moving toward $130, the May 2022 high.
SEC Posts Memorandum Exploring BlackRock and Grayscale ETF Proposals
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 27th, 2023
The SEC website showed one memorandum with details of a discussion with BlackRock, and another one on a discussion with Grayscale.
Standard Chartered Bank Maintains Bullish Stance, Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $120K by 2024
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 27th, 2023
Bitcoin has seen a positive trend over the past few weeks after dropping to a new all-time low last year due to the crypto winter that wiped billions of dollars from the industry.
Binance Legal Issues Could Worsen as CFTC Gets More Aggressive, Gains Access to Crypto Exchange’s Records
By Temitope Olatunji
November 24th, 2023
The commission now has access to all of the exchange’s records, which could serve as a catalyst for uncovering additional instances of mishandled funds or suspected fraudulent activities.
Court Issues Verdict on Do Kwon’s Extradition
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 24th, 2023
Do Kwon faces multiple fraud-related and civil allegations from US federal prosecutors.
Grayscales Files Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application with US SEC after Binance’s Forced Exit
By Steve Muchoki
November 23rd, 2023
Grayscale officials had previously met with the US SEC representatives to the division of trading and markets to discuss the proposed rule to list and trade GBTC under NYSE Arca.
Bitcoin Price Nears $38K as US vs Binance Battle Sparks Bullish Outlook
By Steve Muchoki
November 23rd, 2023
Market experts are convinced the settlement between Binance and the US government is a bullish event for Bitcoin and the altcoin industry with spot ETFs anticipated anytime soon.
BlackRock Meets SEC over Spot Bitcoin ETF and Redemption Requirements
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 23rd, 2023
In the filing BlackRock proposed In-kind redemptions could also offer tax efficiency, avoiding the need to sell securities for redemptions, which might trigger capital gains taxes.
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Presses for Crypto Regulation amidst SEC Delay
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 23rd, 2023
In the new letter filed at the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Coinbase’s legal team believes that only the court can order the SEC to do its bidding to provide a clear regulatory framework for the crypto space instead of choosing to control the industry by enforcement.