October 31st, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 54
VanEck Announces Upcoming Launch of Ethereum Futures ETF (EFUT)
By Steve Muchoki
September 29th, 2023
VanEck will not invest in Ethereum directly since the product tracks Ether futures that are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).
Coinbase Secures License to List Crypto Perpetual Futures for Retail Users
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 29th, 2023
By securing the latest regulatory approval, Coinbase would be able to offer its eligible customers access to regulated perpetual futures contracts on the Coinbase Advanced platform.
Ripple Walks Away from Deal to Acquire Fortress Trust Only a Few Weeks after Announcement
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 29th, 2023
For reasons best known to Ripple and CEO Garlinghouse, the deal to acquire Fortress Trust is now off despite enthusiasm shown weeks ago.
Celsius Network Valuation Consultant Approves Value of Debtors’ Assets and Liabilities
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 28th, 2023
Officially, the valuation as of the end of May is correct and Celsius will pay creditors $2 billion in Bitcoin and Ether tokens.
Trading of Ethereum Futures ETFs May Start Next Week
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
September 28th, 2023
According to analysts, there are 15 Ether futures ETFs awaiting approval.
Kraken Crypto Exchange to Introduce Stock Trading for US and UK Clients
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
September 28th, 2023
A foray into traditional finance by Kraken would put the exchange in direct competition with US-based trading platform Robinhood.
CIA to Launch ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for Enhanced Intelligence Analysis
By Chimamanda U. Martha
September 27th, 2023
While the CIA is yet to reveal specific details about the model underpinning the soon-to-be-launched AI tool and its privacy safeguards, its director assured that the intelligence agency adheres closely to privacy laws in the United States.
Franklin Templeton Joins Race for Spot Bitcoin ETF
By Temitope Olatunji
September 27th, 2023
According to the filing, Coinbase will securely hold and manage the actual Bitcoin assets that underpin the ETF. The company has also confirmed that the Bitcoin ETF will be listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
Pressure Mounts on SEC’s Gensler as US House Lawmakers Request ‘Immediate’ Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF
By Mayowa Adebajo
September 27th, 2023
Bitcoin ETFs provide an easy way for investors to put their funds into the cryptocurrency market.
Bitwise Makes 40-Page Addition to Its Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
By Mayowa Adebajo
September 27th, 2023
Bitwise is one of many financial firms that the SEC continues to delay when it comes to considering their spot Bitcoin BTC ETF applications.
US SEC Postpones Decision on ARK 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF to January 2024
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 27th, 2023
The SEC has now postponed decisions on several spot BTC ETF applications, including ARK 21Shares, Valkyrie, WisdomTree, VanEck, and Bitwise.
Bernstein: Crypto Fund Management Market Poised for $50B Revenue Surge
By Godfrey Benjamin
September 26th, 2023
The research also provides insights into the expected market share of ETFs and crypto hedge funds within the crypto ecosystem. It suggests that ETFs could capture a substantial 10% share of the market capitalization for BTC and ETH.
Arkham Report: Coinbase Now Holds 5% of All Bitcoin in Existence
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 25th, 2023
According to Arkham, Coinbase owns about 5% of all Bitcoin currently in existence, nearly as much as BTC creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings.
Binance and Changpeng Zhao File Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
By Babafemi Adebajo
September 22nd, 2023
According to Binance, the SEC lawsuit has no basis in the nation’s securities laws.
Ripple Plans to Expand Workforce beyond US Borders to Asia and Europe
By Chimamanda U. Martha
September 21st, 2023
Ripple’s expansion plans come months after its partial victory in its ongoing legal battle with the US SEC.