October 30th, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 79
SEC Issues Warning to Crypto Brokers and Advisors
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 8th, 2023
SEC says it will keep the activities of all crypto-based brokers and advisors under close watch.
BitFuFu Postpones Public Listing to May
By Ibukun Ogundare
February 8th, 2023
BitFuFu postponed its public listing, following stablecoin issuer Circle which terminated its intention to go public in December.
Former Product Manager at Coinbase Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 8th, 2023
As per the penalty structure for insider trading and wire fraud, Nikhil Wahi could face up to 40 years in prison.
Starship Attempt Launch Expected in March, Says Elon Musk
By Steve Muchoki
February 6th, 2023
The Starship team is working hard to deliver on NASA’s bid to explore the lunar ecosystem.
Dismissal of Coinbase Class Action Suit Puts Allegations of ’79 Unregistered Securities’ to Bed
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 2nd, 2023
Coinbase recently saw a dismissal of a class action suit brought against it by three aggrieved customers early last year.
United States to Prioritize Stablecoin Regulation, Says Chairman of Subcommittee
By Mayowa Adebajo
January 27th, 2023
It remains unclear which regulator will have jurisdiction and control over different types of assets.
US SEC Rejects Cboe BZX’s Bid to List ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF for Second Time
By Steve Muchoki
January 27th, 2023
SEC concluded that Cboe BZX has not established that it has a comprehensive surveillance-sharing agreement with a regulated market of significant size related to listing Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver Claims to Have Ample Funds to Pay Alleged Genesis Debt
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 26th, 2023
The Bitcoin.com CEO says he has sufficient funds to repay $21 million to Genesis but questions the lawsuit against him.
Nifty Gateway Co-founders to Step Down amid Gemini Woes
By Babafemi Adebajo
January 26th, 2023
The departure of the Nifty Gateway co-founders comes one week after Gemini’s partner, Genesis Global Capital, filed for bankruptcy protection.
Court Fast-tracks Oral Argument in Grayscale vs SEC Case
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 24th, 2023
Grayscale is now neck deep with the lawsuit and there are many assumptions from members of the public with respect to the potential bottlenecks that the lawsuit might present.
Crypto Exchange Gemini to Lay Off 10% of Its Staff
By Darya Rudz
January 24th, 2023
Gemini conducted the first round of layoffs back in June 2022. At that time, the exchange cut 10% of its workforce from around 1,100 employees. A few weeks later, Gemini reduced its staff by another 7%, citing “turbulent market conditions.”
Elon Musk Defends His 2018 Tweets of Taking Tesla Private and Support from Saudi Investors
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 24th, 2023
During his testimony, Elon Musk said that he indeed had support from Saudi investors who later backpedaled from their commitment.
Crypto Lender Nexo Charged by SEC Over Unregistered Security Sales, Will Pay $45M in Fines
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 20th, 2023
In addition to paying fines, Nexo will reportedly cease its unregistered lending product to all US investors.
Ripple Boss Speaks about Prolonged SEC Battle at WEF
By Ibukun Ogundare
January 19th, 2023
The Ripple boss hinted some optimism, stating that there may finally be a resolution to its legal battle with the SEC.
Troubled Crypto Lender Genesis Likely to File for Bankruptcy This Week
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 19th, 2023
Sources familiar with the matter said that Genesis might file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as negotiations with creditors aren’t succeeding so far.