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SEC Crypto News - Page 8
Donald Trump to Announce New SEC Chair ‘as Soon as Tomorrow’
By Bena Ilyas
December 3rd, 2024
Paul Atkins, known for his pro-innovation stance, is the frontrunner to become the next SEC Chair.
WisdomTree Submits S-1 Application for XRP ETF with US SEC
By Steve Muchoki
December 2nd, 2024
The demand for XRP among institutional investors has seen several fund managers file for spot ETF approval amid the upcoming change of the US SEC administration.
Crypto Exchange Trading Volume Tops $2.7T in November
By Godfrey Benjamin
December 2nd, 2024
The crypto industry recorded an impressive rally, fueling the boom in trading volumes on exchanges.
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Sees Speedy Approval of Crypto Legislation in Trump Era
By Godfrey Benjamin
December 2nd, 2024
Shirzad expects “significant movement and hopefully passage of both market structure legislation and stablecoin legislation” from next year.
Ripple Whales Scoop Close to $180M in XRP as Legal Battles Near Conclusion
By Mayowa Adebajo
December 2nd, 2024
The surge in whale activity is coming at a significant time in Ripple’s legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Trump Taps Three Key Crypto-Friendly Cabinet Candidates for Economic Shift
By Bena Ilyas
November 29th, 2024
Trump’s pro-crypto nominations for Treasury, Commerce, and SEC leadership could significantly reshape the US financial system.
Brian Armstrong Accuses Warren and Gensler of Crypto Crackdown, Links Actions to Harris’s Election Loss
By Temitope Olatunji
November 28th, 2024
Brian Armstrong accused SEC’s Gensler and Senator Warren of undermining crypto, fueling debanking issues, and impacting the 2024 election.
Bitwise Files for 10 Crypto Index Fund ETF, Partnering with Key Firms for Security and Management
By Temitope Olatunji
November 28th, 2024
Bitwise seeks SEC approval for a crypto ETF, providing diversified exposure to major cryptocurrencies with secure asset management partnerships.
Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Considered Leading Candidate to Replace Gensler
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 27th, 2024
Atkins’ potential appointment as SEC Chair comes amid growing speculation that Trump’s administration might move the regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies away from the SEC and to the CFTC.
Ripple CLO Takes on SEC Over Record Fines: ‘Not a Measure of Success’
By Mayowa Adebajo
November 26th, 2024
Amid the ongoing regulatory tensions, Ripple continues to expand its influence within the financial technology space.
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.