John Deaton files amicus brief in support of Coinbase appeal against SEC
The lawyer said he had filed a brief on behalf of 4,701 Coinbase customers for no charge as part of his advocacy work in the crypto space.
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Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC
The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC.
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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Court Gives Regulator Tight Deadline To Strike Back | Bitcoinist.com
In the latest updates on the court case between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, has ordered strict deadlines for the regulatory agency to respond to the crypto firm’s motion.
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Coinbase CLO Defends Ethereum Security Status Amid Regulatory Scrutiny | Bitcoinist.com
Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Coinbase, has become a major voice in the continuing discussion about the legal classification of Ethereum by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing in favor of the platform’s non-security status.
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Crypto Firm Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulation
Consensys, a prominent Ethereum development company, has fired the latest salvo in the ongoing battle between the crypto industry and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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SEC sues Bitcoin miner Geosyn, accusing founders of $5.6M fraud
The SEC alleged Geosyn Mining’s co-founders misappropriated $1.2 million of its investors’ funds, spending it on holidays, nightclubs and firearms.
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Anti-crypto SEC commissioner’s term is up in 41 days — Will she be replaced?
Caroline Crenshaw may continue to serve at the SEC for an additional 18 months after her term ends in June if the White House doesn’t nominate a replacement.
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Consensys files lawsuit against SEC and commissioners over Ether
The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and drive innovation to a halt in the U.S.
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Ethereum ETFs On Hold? US Regulators Expected To Block Spot Products In May
Anticipation and uncertainty intertwine as US issuers brace for potential disappointment in their bid to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the price of Ethereum.
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a16z crypto recommends startup founders ‘never publicly sell tokens’ in the US
“The SEC argues that nearly every token should be registered under U.S. securities laws,” commented a16z crypto’s general counsel Miles Jennings.
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Nigeria puts faith in new crypto-friendly regulator
Nigeria’s president appointed the new SEC Chair to regulate the capital market, bolster investor confidence, and advance economic development.
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Ethereum Spot ETF Saga: Grayscale Takes Bold Step With S-3 Form Filing | Bitcoinist.com
As optimism around Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to dwindle, Grayscale Investments, the world’s leading digital asset manager, has filed an S-3 Registration Statement for its Ethereum Trust, marking a major advancement in its Ether investment services.
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SEC targets Uniswap Labs, raising concerns over open-source code liability
SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution.
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