October 31st, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 71
Elon Musk’s Second Attempt to Appeal 2018 Tweet Consent Decree Falls Through
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 16th, 2023
In addition, the SEC raised a fresh allegation against Musk for tweeting that Tesla would produce around 500,000 cars this year.
SEC Revises Punishment against LBRY, Reduces Fine by 95%
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 15th, 2023
Identifying the platform’s inability to pay a massive sum of $22 million as penalty in violations of the securities laws, the SEC has revised the penalty to $111,000.
US Regulatory Crackdown Pushing Crypto Firms to Bermuda
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 15th, 2023
With crypto giant Coinbase seeking a license to operate in Bermuda, the country’s crypto market is buzzing with activity of more US firms showing interest.
US-based Crypto Companies Threaten to Move Businesses Abroad due to Unfavorable SEC Regulation
By Tolu Ajiboye
May 15th, 2023
A growing number of US-based crypto companies are considering leaving the country due to increasingly harsh SEC crackdowns.
Coinbase Unveils Global Advisory Council to Help Navigate Local and International Regulatory Landscape
By Steve Muchoki
May 15th, 2023
The Coinbase Global Advisory Council will work together with top executives among other regulatory council members for the same common goal.
US House Committee on Financial Services Issues Ultimatum to SEC Chair Gensler
By Babafemi Adebajo
May 12th, 2023
The ultimatum highlights the growing pressure on the SEC to take a more transparent approach to its regulatory activities.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Tanks Under $27,000 amid Rising US Regulatory Pressures
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 12th, 2023
Amid the US regulatory crackdown and the fall of the crypto-friendly banks recently, the lack of liquidity has become a major issue currently in the market.
MetaMask Adds Support for US-based Users to Purchase ETH via PayPal
By Mayowa Adebajo
May 12th, 2023
MetaMask has been focused, primarily, on expanding its reach and boosting global crypto adoption.
Marathon Digital Subpoenaed by SEC Over Securities Law Violations
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 11th, 2023
Marathon said it is cooperating with the SEC to provide the requested information, highlighting that it was dedicated to abiding by all relevant laws and rules.
President Biden Digs at Wealthy Crypto Investors
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 10th, 2023
Biden’s latest action against crypto has garnered several opposing reactions from the crypto community.
Cboe Files Third Attempt at Securing Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval from SEC
By Tolu Ajiboye
May 10th, 2023
Chicago Board Options Exchange parent Cboe has again filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the SEC despite being rejected in late January.
QuadrigaCX, Bankrupt Crypto Exchange, Will Resume Interim Fund Distribution
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 10th, 2023
Miller Thomson, the law firm representing QuadrigaCX stated that a small number of affected users are likely to receive notice of Disallowance of Claim.
Former Coinbase Manager Sentenced to Two Years in Insider Trading Case
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
May 10th, 2023
US District Judge stated that the attempts by the former Coinbase manager and other participants of the case to cover up their scheme indicate that knew their actions were wrong.
Bittrex Exchange Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 9th, 2023
While filing for bankruptcy is not particularly a good showoff for Bittrex, the reality is that the exchange will not be the first to go under over the past few months.
Ripple to Expand to Dubai, Says CEO Brad Garlinghouse
By Sanaa Sharma
May 8th, 2023
Ripple is opening an office in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and acquiring Swell Global 2023.