November 2nd, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 60
IRS Rules Cryptocurrency Staking Rewards Must Be Reported as Income for US Investors
By Chimamanda U. Martha
August 1st, 2023
The timing of the IRS’s ruling coincides with increased scrutiny from federal regulators towards crypto-staking services offered by exchanges.
Tether Adds $850M to Excess Reserve after Reporting Operational Profit of Over $1B in 2023 Q2
By Steve Muchoki
August 1st, 2023
Tether also announced a share buyback of about $115 million with its risk management strategy showing consolidated assets exceed liabilities.
Presidential Candidate DeSantis Calls Out Biden over ‘Anti-Crypto’ Stance
By Mayowa Adebajo
August 1st, 2023
DeSantis spoke about allowing Americans to invest in digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC).
SEC Asked Coinbase to Delist All Cryptocurrencies Except for Bitcoin
By Chimamanda U. Martha
July 31st, 2023
Gensler has consistently stated that most cryptocurrencies, except Bitcoin, should be treated as securities.
Securitize Expands to Europe with Issuance of Tokenized Real Estate Securities in Spain
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
July 28th, 2023
The move comes after Securitize’s entry into the Spanish General Secretariat of the Treasury and International Finance’s sandbox for digital asset securities.
Binance Calls on Federal Judge to Dismiss CFTC Case against Company
By Chimamanda U. Martha
July 28th, 2023
The motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Binance’s legal team highlights the argument that CZ is not subject to US jurisdiction as he resides in the United Arab Emirates.
Grayscale Wants SEC to Approve All Spot Bitcoin ETFs at Once
By Bhushan Akolkar
July 28th, 2023
Grayscale noted that the US SEC should maintain an equitable stand while approving the Bitcoin ETFs without any participant getting greater preference over the other.
US Congressional Committee Votes in Favor of Crypto Regulatory Bills
By Chimamanda U. Martha
July 27th, 2023
The passage of these proposed legislations marks a pivotal moment for the crypto industry as it seeks a clear and unified regulatory framework.
Ripple Labs Exec Dismisses Concerns around Potential SEC Appeal of Court Judgment
By Tolu Ajiboye
July 26th, 2023
According to Alderoty, Ripple will handle any appeal the SEC decides to initiate even though he is confident in the judge’s previous ruling.
Judge Gives Time until October 3 to Review Documents in Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s Case
By Bhushan Akolkar
July 26th, 2023
The US SEC has recently filed a lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky over criminal charges and securities fraud.
XRP Price Down Nearly 20% in One Week Following Regulatory Uncertainty
By Steve Muchoki
July 26th, 2023
Despite the recent SEC vs Ripple summary judgment that largely ruled that XRP is not a security, the SEC has shown intentions to appeal its case in the 2nd Circuit.
XRP Becomes White Knight of Crypto, Thwarts Regulation Woes
By Godfrey Benjamin
July 25th, 2023
Despite the surge in the crypto market, Ripple’s legal victory does not guarantee smooth sailing for XRP or the broader altcoin sector.
BlackRock Expands Presence in Asia amid Its Bitcoin ETF Approval
By Darya Rudz
July 25th, 2023
The changes in BlackRock’s Asia-Pacific team come amid the SEC’s decision on the future of the company’s spot Bitcoin ETF.
Binance and Its CEO to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Lawsuit
By Godfrey Benjamin
July 25th, 2023
The legal troubles continue to mount for Binance, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also filed a lawsuit against the exchange and CZ in June.
SEC Condemns Binance.US, Says Exchange Engaged in ‘Wash Trading’ Activities
By Mayowa Adebajo
July 25th, 2023
SEC suggests that Binance.US may have fraudulently amplified its trading volumes, sometimes trading with itself, to appear very active in the markets.