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.
Simplify Asset Management Files Application of the "MAXI" Bitcoin ETF
According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a Registered Investment Adviser Simplify Asset Management filed the application for Simplify Bitcoin Strategy Risk-Managed Income ETF under the ticker symbol MAXI.
Ripple Scores a Big Win against the SEC as Court Denies SEC's Motion
The ongoing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs may be nearing an end as Judge Sarah Netburn has denied the regulator’s motion for Reconsideration of the DPP Ruling.
US Crypto Lender Celsius to Stop Paying Interests to Unaccredited Investors
In line with regulatory demands, American crypto lender, Celsius has shared details of a restructuring to its Earn product which will now be limited to only Accredited investors.
US SEC Approves Third Bitcoin Futures ETF Application from Teucrium
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved America’s third functional Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) product that tracks the futures price of the world’s largest crypto asset.
SEC Rejects Application for Physical Bitcoin ETF from Ark 21Shares
So far, the SEC has not approved an application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The latest rejection involves a Bitcoin ETF filed by Ark 21Shares.
Crypto-Related Firms Should Treat Crypto Custody Arrangements as Liability: US SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission（SEC） said cryptocurrency-related U.S.-listed companies should link those assets to arsenic liabilities and disclose the associated risks to investors, Reuters reported.
US SEC Delays Proposals for Spot Bitcoin ETFs from WisdomTree and One River
The securities regulator of the U.S. SEC has yet to approve a US exchange-traded fund that invests directly in the cryptocurrency.
Coinbase and Brian Armstrong Named as Defendants in a Securities Lawsuit
Coinbase Global Inc, Coinbase Inc, and Brian Armstrong have been named defendants in a class-action lawsuit. Three leading exchanges are accused of without sharing the required risks involved in trading as many as 79 different tokens.
XRP is not a Security: Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Says
Christopher Giancarlo said he believes XRP does not qualify as security as the SEC is alleging, a claim made based on earlier research he has done as the chairman of the CFTC.
SEC to Give "Careful Consideration" to Concern about Spot BTC ETFs: Gensler
Gary Gensler, Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has promised to give a “Careful Consideration” about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Products (ETPs).
BlockFi to Pay $100M to Settle Charges with SEC & 32 States
BlockFi will pay $100 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges in connection with a retail crypto lending product.
BlockFi to Pay $100M in Settlement to US SEC
BlockFi, an American crypto lending platform, reportedly agreed to a settlement deal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
US SEC Postpones Approval of Grayscale's GBTC to Spot BTC ETF Product
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed the approval of the proposal from Grayscale Investments to convert its flagship Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot Non-Fungible Token (NFT) product.
Crypto Mom Flags New Proposal From SEC as Harmful for the DeFi Ecosystem
Hester Peirce, popularly known in the digital currency ecosystem as “Crypto Mom” has issued a note of warning that a new proposal from the commission can significantly hurt the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
VanEck Floats its Multi-Coin Crypto ETN in Europe
VanEck, one of the foremost issuers of cryptocurrency-focused investment products, has announced the launch of its multi-coin cryptocurrency fund in Europe.