November 1st, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 68
Binance Chief Changpeng Zhao Summoned at Malta Address, Says Won’t Have to Appear
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 8th, 2023
The filing by the SEC cites Binance’s operations in Malta with CZ noting that he won’t have to appear in person.
Binance US Removes Selected Trading Pairs Amid SEC Allegations
By Ibukun Ogundare
June 8th, 2023
Binance is also pausing its OTC Trading Portal services in the US. The exchange said that it will notify users if and when the portal opens in the coming weeks and months.
Kim Kardashian EMAX Case Proceeds as California Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 7th, 2023
Judge Fitzgerald reject arguments from Kim Kardashian and Paul Pierce’s lawyers to dismiss the EMAX class-action lawsuit.
Robinhood Scrutinizing Tokens Designated as Securities by SEC
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 7th, 2023
Crypto market prices have tumbled significantly since the news began to make rounds.
South Korea Regulator Delays Binance Acquisition of Gopax Due to SEC Lawsuit
By Ibukun Ogundare
June 7th, 2023
While Binance saw the acquisition of Gopax as a means of re-entering South Korea, it was also meant to be a turning point for the local trading platform.
Binance.US Says SEC Lawsuit Is Unjustified
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 7th, 2023
Many crypto exchanges including Binance believe that the SEC’s requested relief will do more harm to investors than good.
Ark Invest Acquires Coinbase Shares despite SEC Allegations
By Ibukun Ogundare
June 7th, 2023
Per the latest allegations, Coinbase is operating as an unregistered national securities exchange and broker.
SEC Crypto Crackdown on Coinbase and Binance Generates 444% Spike in DeFi Trading Volumes
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 7th, 2023
Following a recent strike at major crypto exchanges, the SEC has inadvertently caused an over 400% rise in trading volumes on DeFi platforms.
Coinbase to Continue Working as Usual despite SEC Charges, CLO Paul Grewal Tells House Committee
By Steve Muchoki
June 7th, 2023
According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the company’s legal team is well prepared to represent the crypto industry in court to get regulatory clarity.
SEC Requests Emergency Order in Freezing Binance Funds, Exchange Responds
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 7th, 2023
Binance called the SEC’s actions as somewhat vendetta rather than actual concern for safety of Binance.US customers. The exchange said it remains determined to defend itself in court.
Coinbase Users Withdraw Over $600 Million in One Day, Here’s Why
By Mayowa Adebajo
June 7th, 2023
From the multiple crashes of last year to the crypto banking saga in March, there are a lot of reasons why investors may be looking for ways to get their funds out of centralized exchanges.
Reddit Slashing 5% of Workforce as It Reduces Hiring
By Ibukun Ogundare
June 7th, 2023
Commenting on the Reddit workforce cut in the memo, the CEO wrote that he and the team reviewed and adjusted the laid-down plans through the end of the coming year.
SEC Lawsuits Rock Cryptocurrency Market: 19 New Tokens Classified as Securities
By staff writer
June 6th, 2023
The SEC has filed lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance, categorizing numerous cryptocurrencies, including Chiliz, Flow, Dash, and Near, as securities, further solidifying its aggressive stance on crypto regulation.
US SEC Indicts Coinbase over Unregistered Exchange and Broker Platform
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 6th, 2023
The new lawsuit against Coinbase is coming only a few hours after the SEC sued Binance for violation of the same US securities rules.
Coinbase, CFTC, and Others Testify in Congress Over Proposed Crypto Bill
By staff writer
June 6th, 2023
Representatives from Coinbase, Robinhood, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, among others, will speak at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on digital asset regulation about the recently released draft crypto bill.