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SEC Crypto News - Page 84
California State Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Firms for Running ‘Ponzi Schemes’
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 28th, 2022
The California DFPI says its targets are crypto firms that misappropriated customers’ funds and also misrepresented their services.
XRP Price Rises 30%, Leads Crypto Market Recovery
By Kofi Ansah
September 23rd, 2022
The trade volume of XRP increased by $7 billion during the past week.
INX Unveils Trading Platform for Crypto and SEC-Registered Security Tokens
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 23rd, 2022
INX ONE Issuance Services will provide end-to-end solutions to launch digital security tokens in a regulated environment.
XRP Traders Snap Up Year-end Bullish Bets as Coin Rallies
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 22nd, 2022
XRP traders are buying up the token amid speculation that Ripple and the SEC might soon settle their legal dispute.
Binance Launches Global Advisory Board of Former Government Officials and Financial Experts
By Ibukun Ogundare
September 22nd, 2022
Navigating the regulatory landscape has already become a trend for the company.
MicroStrategy Buys 301 Additional Bitcoins amid Price Drop
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 21st, 2022
The recent purchase from Microstrategy comes when BTC is under major selling pressure. Currently, the company holds 130,000 Bitcoins in its reserves with an unrealized loss of over $1 billion.
SEC Filing Claims to Have Jurisdiction Over Ethereum Nodes
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 20th, 2022
With the US controlling 45% of the total Ethereum nodes, the SEC is claiming complete jurisdictional rights over the entire Ethereum network.
Sparkster to Pay ‘Harmed Investors’ of 2018 ICO $35M in SEC Settlement
By Kofi Ansah
September 20th, 2022
Crypto influencer Ian Balina, who was paid by Sparkster to advertise its ICO, has also been charged.
ICO Promoter Ian Balina Faces SEC Charges Over Securities Laws Violation
By Ibukun Ogundare
September 20th, 2022
During the 2017 and 2018 boom, Balina promoted ICOs on different social media platforms, including his YouTube channel.
SEC, Ripple Each File Motion for Summary Judgment in Long-Running Legal War
By Ibukun Ogundare
September 19th, 2022
After the back and forth between Ripple and the SEC, both parties have filed motions for summary judgment.
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $20,000 as Ethereum Slips after the Merge
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 19th, 2022
The crypto market continues unimpressive performance as Bitcoin consolidates below $20k and Ether dips further following post Merge sell-off.
SEC Chair Says Ethereum Could Face Scrutiny Following the Merge
By Ibukun Ogundare
September 16th, 2022
Over time, the SEC has warned that firms offering crypto-lending products must register with the Commission.
Web3 Developer Platform Alchemy Is Raising $12M for New Venture Capital Fund
By John K. Kumi
September 14th, 2022
Paul Almasi, Alchemy’s head of ecosystem development, stated that the company identifies itself as an ecosystem builder and seeks to get people to experience the new technology.
SEC’s Gary Gensler Supports CFTC Assuming Authority over Bitcoin
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 9th, 2022
Following August’s proposed senatorial crypto bill, Gensler signals a willingness to aid the CFTC in overseeing Bitcoin.
SEC to Establish New Office Dedicated to Crypto-Related Filings
By Darya Rudz
September 9th, 2022
The new crypto-office will be within the Division of Corporation Finance that takes care of disclosures for publicly traded firms. It will have legal and accounting branches for crypto firms willing to file public disclosures. Who will run it is not yet clear.