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.
SEC Rejects Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust spot ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an order disapproving a proposed rule change to list and trade the shares of the Fidelity Investment-backed Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust under the BZX Rule.
Valkyrie Files Application to List Bitcoin ETF Focusing on Mining Firms
American asset and index fund manager Valkyrie has filed an application with the U.S. SEC to list a Bitcoin ETF product that will track the shares of companies directly investing in Bitcoin mining.
Thailand's Market Watchdogs Suggest Crypto Regulation to Avoid Threatening Financial Stability
Regulators in Thailand, including The trio of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Ministry of Finance (MOF), issued a joint statement on cryptocurrencies that threaten the local financial ecosystem.
SEC Boss Appoints Corey Frayer To Advise on Crypto Policy
Corey Frayer is joining the SEC’s executive team as a senior adviser on the agency’s policymaking related to cryptocurrency oversight.
SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman Sets to Leave the Agency in next January
Elad Roisman, one of the Commissioners with the U.S. SEC has tendered his resignation with President Joe Biden in preparation for his exit from the agency by the end of January 2022.
Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Says He's a "Huge Believer" in Crypto
Ex-Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission Jay Clayton expressed his trust in the nascent digital currency world saying he is a “huge believer” in the technology underpinning the industry.
Despite Clear Divide Amongst Lawmakers, Crypto CEOs Request Clear Regulations
Top executives representing the biggest companies in the American digital currency ecosystem appeared before Congress to testify on the state of the crypto industry.
Invesco Puts Blame on U.S. SEC Rules for Decision to Withdraw Bitcoin Futures ETF
Invesco eventually talked about what prompted it to pull out its filing for Bitcoin futures ETF. The firm faulted SEC rules for the disaster.
Argo Blockchain Seeks $57.5M Debt Funding to Build Texas Mining facility
Argo Blockchain has filed an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to offer $57.5 million worth of 8.75% senior unsecured notes to interested investors.
Coinbase Exchange Users Can Borrow Up to $1M Loan with Bitcoin as Collateral
American digital currency exchange Coinbase Global has launched a loan service that will allow its users to take up to 40% of the total value of their Bitcoin holdings as a loan.
US Congressmen Pushing for SEC Chairman Gary Gensler to Approve Bitcoin Spot ETF
US lawmakers Tom Emmer and Darren Soto have stated that they would like to see the US SEC pave the way for Bitcoin spot ETF approval.
US SEC Delays Decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposal Until 2022
The SEC has delayed its decision on the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund until January 2022.
The US SEC Asks Valkyrie to Withdrawal Its Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
The move by the US SEC shows that the regulator would not approve leveraged Bitcoin ETF applications. Valkyrie recently applied to offer a leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF to investors.
Direxion Files for Bitcoin ETF With a Deviation, to Track Shorts on BTC Futures
American financial services and ETF provider, Direxion has filed for its Bitcoin ETF product, after more than 3 years since it last filed one.
Terraform Labs Sues US SEC for Illegally Issuing a Subpoena on its CEO
Terraform Labs, the Singapore-based blockchain startup behind the Terra protocol has filed a lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly issuing an illegal Subpoena on its Chief Executive Officer.