Ripple has formally argued to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that fungible cryptocurrencies, when traded in secondary markets, should not be considered securities. In a letter dated May 27, Ripple—the blockchain firm behind XRP—cited legal scholar Lewis Cohen’s influential 2022 paper “The Inescapable Modality of Securities Law,” which asserts there is no legal […]
Trump Could Pick New SEC Chairman “As Fast as Tomorrow”
Paul Atkins is currently the leading candidate, with about a 70% chance of being nominated as the next SEC chairman. Incoming President Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering several candidates for the role of SEC chairman and could announce its decision “as soon as tomorrow,” according to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, citing sources […]
SEC Raises $4.68 Billion from Cryptocurrencies Under 2024 Measures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has collected a significant $4.68 billion in fines from the cryptocurrency sector in 2024. This record marks an increase of approximately 3,018% compared to the fines collected in 2023. The SEC states that through fines, it is ensuring transparency, protecting investors, and enforcing compliance across the cryptocurrency industry. Terraform […]