October 30th, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 78
CFTC Charges California-based Vista Network and Its CEO with Fraud and Misappropriation of User Cryptocurrency
By Steve Muchoki
February 17th, 2023
The CFTC has accused Vista and its CEO Armen Temurian of soliciting over $7 million of customers’ cryptocurrency and misappropriation.
Lamborghini Teams Up with VeVe NFT Marketplace to Release Limited Edition of Digital Collectibles
By Steve Muchoki
February 16th, 2023
VeVe co-founder Dan Crothers noted that he’s enthusiastic about giving Lamborghini fans a new way to experience their favorite sports car.
Binance to Pay Heavy Fines for Compliance Issues
By Sanaa Sharma
February 16th, 2023
Binance has been on the receiving end of several investigations in the United States.
Coinbase Calls for Proactive Regulation amid Stablecoin Crackdown
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 15th, 2023
In its defense of the attributes of stablecoins, Coinbase pointed out the core uses of the tokens. The exchange said they find immense uses in circumventing the inefficiencies in the traditional banking world.
Coinbase and JPMorgan Maintain Solid Relationship despite SEC Crackdown
By Ibukun Ogundare
February 15th, 2023
Coinbase CEO said the team is prepared to defend itself in court if it comes to it.
Binance CEO Predicts Crypto Industry Could Move to Non-Dollar Stablecoins Following BUSD Drama
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 15th, 2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has stated that BUSD’s regulatory issues might trigger an exodus to non-dollar stablecoins like the euro and yen.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Face Criminal Trial before CFTC and SEC Proceedings Begin
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 14th, 2023
Civil proceedings from CFTC and the SEC will now have to wait.
Binance CEO Finally Comments on Paxos BUSD Case with SEC, Confirms All Funds Are Safe
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 13th, 2023
The CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao has broken his silence on the Paxos-SEC BUSD development in a Twitter thread.
ARK Invest CEO Snaps Up $9.2M Worth of Coinbase (COIN) Shares
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 13th, 2023
ARK has now snapped up another 162,325 COIN shares for roughly $9.2 million.
Paxos Faces Lawsuit from SEC over BUSD Investor Protection Violations
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 13th, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Paxos recently received a lawsuit notice from the SEC regarding indiscretions linked to the BUSD stablecoin.
Stock of Crypto Bank Silvergate Capital Is Second-Most Shorted in US
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 13th, 2023
After the investigative scrutiny by the US DoJ, Silvergate Capital has 72.57% of the stocks shorted in the US market representing extreme bearish sentiment.
Coinbase Prepares to Battle US SEC in Court amid Staking-As-Security Claims
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 13th, 2023
The move to restrict crypto staking has been seen by many, including Coinbase CEO, as a “terrible path” for the United States.
Coinbase Shares Plunge Following SEC Enforcement Action against Kraken
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 10th, 2023
Leading exchange Coinbase suffered a marked decline in the value of its shares due to an SEC staking action against a rival exchange.
Kraken to Settle with US SEC after Staking Crackdown
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 10th, 2023
Kraken comes off as the next high-profile crypto entity that will be placed on the SEC’s crosshairs in recent times.
Coinbase CEO: SEC May Ban Crypto Staking
By Babafemi Adebajo
February 9th, 2023
Previously, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler noted that assets that can be staked fall under securities based on the Howey test.