October 31st, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 69
SEC Deletes Former Director Hinman’s Biography amidst Ripple vs SEC Case
By staff writer
June 6th, 2023
The US SEC has mysteriously deleted Hinman’s biography from its website ahead of the court’s imminent order to disclose unredacted emails from Hinman’s communications.
Cboe Digital Bags CFTC Approval to Trade Bitcoin and Ether Futures
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 6th, 2023
The CFTC has officially given Cboe Digital the approval it needs to offer margined futures contracts trading to clients.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Broader Crypto Market Come Crashing Down Following SEC Lawsuit on Binance
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 6th, 2023
After SEC’s action on Binance, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market tanked instantly. Altcoins face heavy correction to the tune of 7-8% with Binance BNB suffering the most.
SEC Accuses Binance of Commingling User Funds and Other Malpractices, Designates MATIC, SOL, Others as Securities
By Tolu Ajiboye
June 6th, 2023
According to the SEC in a recent lawsuit, Binance deliberately broke several rules and secretly funneled customer funds via a separate entity.
Launch of ChatGPT Significantly Enhanced AI-Related Crypto Assets YTD
By Steve Muchoki
June 6th, 2023
The German researchers found out that AI-related crypto assets jumped as much as 35 percent after the launch of ChatGPT.
Coinbase (COIN) Shares Tumble 9% amid SEC’s Binance Securities Violation Allegations
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 6th, 2023
The SEC filing against Binance had a significant impact not only on Coinbase but also on other linked entities and cryptocurrencies.
SEC Sues Binance Over Violations of US Securities Rules, Exchange Hits Back
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 6th, 2023
Binance said that although it takes the SEC’s actions seriously, it will defend its position in the court “vigorously”.
Spotify Cuts Headcount by 2%, Offers Severance Package to 200 Staffs
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 5th, 2023
In addition to the series of layoffs, Spotify was forced to cancel 11 original podcasts from its in-house studios including ‘How to Save a Planet’, ‘Crime Show’, and ‘Medical Murders’.
UBS to Complete Acquisition of Credit Suisse by Mid-Month
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 5th, 2023
As part of a government-backed rescue plan earlier this year as well as a bid to prevent any financial market instability, UBS acquired Credit Suisse in a $3.2 billion deal.
Former SEC Chief Warns Crypto Influencers against Price Manipulations
By staff writer
May 31st, 2023
The former SEC chief hinted that influencers adopt various strategies to deceive and mislead their followers into making uncalculated investment decisions.
Former Coinbase Manager and His Brother Convicted for Crypto Insider Trading
By Steve Muchoki
May 31st, 2023
The SEC noted that Wahi and Nikhil purchased at least 25 crypto assets from Coinbase before listings, out of which nine were securities.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Criticizes SEC’s Enforcement Action against Crypto
By staff writer
May 30th, 2023
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his disapproval of SEC’s enforcement action against the crypto industry and plans to include crypto-friendly members on the board when elected president.
Gemini and Genesis File Motion to Dismiss SEC’s Lawsuit against Earn Program
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 29th, 2023
The outcome of the SEC’s lawsuit against Gemini and Genesis is expected to have significant implications for the crypto industry and its evolving regulatory landscape.
Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin
By staff writer
May 26th, 2023
Gemini also plans to expand its workforce after the EU adopted the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulations (MiCA), which were formally approved on May 16.
OpenAI Closes $175 Million Startup Investment Fund
By Mayowa Adebajo
May 25th, 2023
Reputed for being a frontrunner when it comes to AI research and technology, OpenAI has been invested in helping AI-focused startups.