SEC
SEC typically refers to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which "protects investors in the $3.8 trillion municipal securities markets that cities and towns rely on to provide neighborhood schools, local libraries and hospitals, public parks, safe drinking water and so much more". But it can also refer to the security and exchange regulation bodies of other countries.
Grayscale CEO challenges SEC's denial of application
If GBTC becomes a spot BTC ETF, Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein stated investors will get a "few of billion dollars" back.
Voyager reportedly sells assets on Coinbase exchange
Lookonchain showed Voyager using 23 tokens worth over $100 million.
Forsage Founders Indicted for Alleged $340 Million "Global Ponzi" Scheme on Ethereum Blockchain
Oregon's federal grand jury indicted Forsage's founders. "Global Ponzi and pyramid scam" investors lost $340 million on the site.
Circle CEO Criticizes SEC Stablecoin regulations
As payment systems, stablecoins are not securities, according to Circle's CEO.
Coinbase Layer 2 Network
Coinbase's new layer-2 network, Base, has Ethereum supporters. One lawyer thinks the launch "opens the way" for the SEC to expedite its "secondary market agenda."
Chamber of Digital Commerce argues the SEC is overstepping its authority
The Chamber of Digital Commerce submitted an amicus brief asking the SEC to drop its case against former Coinbase employee Ishan Wahi for insider trading, alleging that the agency is trying to classify secondary market transactions as securities.
Binance.US Could Be in Violation of Securities Law
SEC opposes Binance. US acquisition of nearly $1 billion in Voyager Digital assets.
POSA Publishes Two White Papers
The nonprofit cryptocurrency industry group Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has produced papers on receipt token legality.
US Congress needs to take control of crypto legislation
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said crypto regulation is occurring "behind closed doors" and asked for a more collaborative and "transparent approach."
CEO of Composable Finance Vigorously Refutes Allegations
Composable Finance CEO Omar Zaki denies Karel Kubat's claims that his business violated SEC cease-and-desist orders.
Institutional investors pull back from crypto amid regulatory crackdown
Last week, institutional fund withdrawals reached $32 million, despite a 10% market increase.
Paxos Discusses BUSD Stablecoin With SEC Following Wells
Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla said the business was "engaged in productive negotiations" with the SEC and will continue to communicate privately.
ShapeShift Responds to Elizabeth Warren
Shapeshift responded to Senator Warren's Valentine's Day Senate hearing statements on Twitter on Feb. 19.
Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long Slams Regulators
The Custodia Bank CEO joins other crypto leaders in criticizing Washington's "regulation by enforcement" strategy.
Binance CEO Denies Report That Company Is Cutting Ties With US
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denied that the business is contemplating leaving the US on Twitter.