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SEC Crypto News - Page 7
Robinhood Crypto Rolls Out Ethereum Staking Services for European Customers
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 26th, 2024
Robinhood has been tailoring its platform to meet the needs of European users. When the company launched its first crypto staking services in May, it was accompanied by the introduction of localized versions of its app for users in Italy, Poland, and Lithuania.
John Deaton Challenges Gary Gensler’s Ties with Sam Bankman-Fried
By Bena Ilyas
November 26th, 2024
John Deaton has consistently criticized the SEC, advocating for regulatory changes in the crypto sector.
XRP Surges 25% amid SEC Leadership Change and ETF Optimism
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 22nd, 2024
During the time of Gensler, the SEC was generally perceived as being hostile to the crypto industry.
Bernstein Report: Robinhood Positioned to Thrive amid Potential US Crypto Deregulation
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 20th, 2024
Robinhood appears well poised to attract a larger user base and take its place as one of the leading platforms in the crypto industry.
Dogecoin and XRP Beat Bitcoin in Daily Trading Volumes on Upbit, Bithumb
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 20th, 2024
Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP contribute 30% and 20% of trading activity on South Korea’s leading exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, overtaking Bitcoin.
Logan Paul Faces Backlash for Allegedly Misleading Fans in Crypto Promotions
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 20th, 2024
The allegations suggest that Paul engaged in a ‘pump and dump’ scheme, driving up crypto prices to profit from the tokens he held, at the expense of other investors.
FDIC Chair Involved in Crypto ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Resigns
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 20th, 2024
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg was instrumental in ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ against the crypto industry, and has drawn sharp criticism from leaders and lawmakers alike.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Doesn’t Want to See Bob Stebbins as US SEC Chair
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 19th, 2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the potential appointment of Bob Stebbins as the next SEC Chair, citing Stebbins’ role in past regulatory actions in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit.
Judge Denies Kraken’s Appeal in SEC Legal Battle
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 19th, 2024
Kraken’s attempt to challenge the SEC case was dismissed, with the court emphasizing the need for full discovery before resolution.
XRP Registers Highest Weekly Close since November 2021 Fueled by Rising Whale Demand
By Steve Muchoki
November 18th, 2024
The XRP community has been rejoicing the re-election of Donald Trump, who promised to fire current SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the first day of office next year.
SBI Holdings: Ripple IPO Preparation Will Begin Soon, XRP Rally to Continue?
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 18th, 2024
SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao indicated that preparations for Ripple’s IPO can begin once its legal battle with the SEC concludes.
Bitwise Files to Transition Its Major Crypto Index Fund into ETP
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 15th, 2024
Bitwise is driving more enhanced innovation in the crypto ecosystem with the plan to transition BITW product into the ETP-backed fund.
18 States Sue US SEC on Crypto Market Overreach
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 15th, 2024
Eighteen US state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against US SEC Chair Gary Gensler while claiming the SEC’s broader crackdown violates federalism principles.
Donald Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
By Anisha Pandey
November 15th, 2024
Donald Trump’s pick of Jay Clayton for U.S. Attorney brings back a regulatory heavyweight known for reshaping crypto rules at the SEC.
‘I’ll Be Surprised’ if Bitcoin Doesn’t Hit $100,000 by Year-End, Says Michael Saylor
By Bena Ilyas
November 15th, 2024
Despite the positive sentiments, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, warned that Bitcoin might close the year below $59,000.