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.
Binance Trims Employee Benefits and Faces Regulatory Challenges Globally
According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reduced several benefits for its employees, including reimbursements for mobile phone usage, fitness, and work-from-home expenses.
Ripple Anticipates U.S. Banks to Adopt XRP Following Partial SEC Case Victory
Ripple expects U.S. banks to adopt its XRP for cross-border payments following a ruling that it's not necessarily a security.
Former SEC Officer Analyzes Ripple's Momentary Celebration in SEC Lawsuit
Former SEC Officer, John Reed Stark, analyzes Ripple's legal victory against the SEC, describing it as a momentary celebration and predicting a likely appeal.
Ripple CEO Foresees Prolonged SEC Appeal Process Following Favorable XRP Ruling
Ripple CEO foresees long SEC appeal after XRP ruling. Case highlights the need for clear crypto regulation in the U.S.
Binance Plans 1,500 to 3,000 Layoffs due to DOJ Probe, Reported CNBC
The biggest crypto exchange Binance is reportedly planning to layoff between 1,500 and 3,000 employees by the end of the year, according to an anonymous source cited by CNBC on July 14, 2023. This move is seen as a response to an ongoing probe by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC.
Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation into SEC's Approach to Crypto Licensing
The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has been the subject of two separate, independent investigations at the request of Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) over its handling of digital assets.
Court Ruling Sparks Surge in Ripple's XRP Price and Market Cap
Ripple Labs achieved a partial victory in its case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 13, 2023.
NEAR Protocol's Q2 Market Cap Holds at $1.25 Billion, Experiences 25% QoQ Decline
According to Mesari, NEAR Protocol, a leading smart contract platform, demonstrated resilience and growth in Q2 2023, despite being listed in the SEC's complaint against Coinbase. The platform's financial and network fundamentals remained stable, with strategic partnerships and grassroots initiatives driving user adoption.
Solana SOL Maintains $7.2 Billion Market Cap Despite SEC's Security Claim in Q2 2023
Solana, the high-performance, open-source blockchain, faced a challenging Q2 2023, marked by regulatory hurdles and a decline in its market cap and revenue. However, the network also saw a surge in fee-payer activity and an increase in non-vote transactions, indicating continued user engagement and network utility.
Polkadot Q2 2023: OpenGov and XCM V3 Launch, SEC Clearance for DOT
According to Messari, Polkadot, a blockchain network designed to support interconnected, application-specific Layer-1 chain, has made significant progress in Q2 2023.
Coinbase's Legal Chief Fires on SEC's Crypto Regulation Approach
On July 8, Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase, tweeted a number of times about his displeasure with the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
INX to Issue SEC-Regulated CCNA Token, Emphasizing 'Future of Green Automotive Transportation and Logistics' Concept
INX Digital Company, Inc., a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, announced on July 5, 2023, its facilitation of the primary capital raise and issuance of Convertible Concepts Corporation's CCNA Token.
ASIC Raids Binance Australia as Global Regulatory Hurdles Mount
As reported by Bloomberg, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) executed a search operation at the offices of Binance Australia. This operation is a part of an ongoing inquiry into the crypto giant's now-closed local derivatives business, highlighting the intensifying regulatory scrutiny Binance is encountering.
Thailand's SEC enhances investor protection with new cryptocurrency trading rules.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new guidelines to strengthen investor protection in the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC has mandated clearer disclosure of risk warnings and restrictions on digital asset business operators' deposit and lending services.
Bittrex Files Motion to Dismiss SEC Charges
A motion to dismiss the case has been filed on behalf of Bittrex and its co-founder, William Hiroaki Shihara. The motion, filed on July 2, 2023, argues that the SEC lacks the authority to regulate crypto assets as securities and that the Commission has failed to provide adequate notice of the alleged securities law violations.
