The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed rulings on multiple cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, moving most deadlines into October 2025. The extensions affect filings tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, underscoring the regulator’s cautious approach as it evaluates how to integrate digital assets into the broader financial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
