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 Probes Investment Advisers Offering Crypto Custody Without Proper Qualification
After the fall of FTX and the Ripple lawsuit in 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now looking into Wall Street corporations that may be violating custody regulations.
Monica Long Named New President of Ripple
Ripple, a blockchain-based worldwide payments processor, elected Monica Long its new president amid unprecedented growth.
Circle Spokesperson Denies Blaming SEC for Failed $9 billion deal
Circle denies blaming the SEC for its December $9 billion failed IPO. Circle's representative said any contradictory assertions are "inconsistent" with past declarations.
Elizabeth Warren Wants SEC to Double Down on Crypto Enforcement
Warren wants the SEC to "double down" on crypto enforcement. The U.S. senator said that the previous SEC administration "basically gave the green light" to a cryptocurrency market "full with trash tokens".
Nexo Capital to Pay $45 Million in Penalties
Nexo Capital, a crypto lender, will pay $45 million to the SEC and NASAA (NASAA). SEC and NASAA announced the announcement on Jan 19.
Silvergate Reports $1B Deficit In Q4 2022
Silvergate Bank reported a $1 billion net loss attributable to common shareholders in Q4 2022. The FTX and Alameda Research class-action lawsuit is against the corporation. Silvergate CEO Alan Lane said the business still believes in the digital asset market and would keep its financial sheet liquid.
SEC Accuses Thor Token Developers For 2018 ICO With Unregistered Securities
Through the sale of its Thor (THOR) cryptocurrency between March and May of 2018, Thor Technologies was able to raise a total of $2.6 million from 1,600 investors. According to the SEC, the coins did not have any application in the real world at the time of the sale. The company went out of business in 2019 as a result of its inability to establish a customer base and achieve financial success. It is the most recent in a string of similar allegations that the SEC has filed against those involved in the cryptocurrency industry.
Caroline Ellison hires former top SEC crypto regulator
A former top crypto regulator will defend former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in a federal inquiry. WilmerHale Securities and Financial Services chair Stephanie Avakian. She enhanced cryptocurrency monitoring as SEC Enforcement Division director. Federal prosecutors are investigating whether former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried caused Terra ecosystem collapse.
Core Scientific's future is under "substantial doubt"
Core Scientific lost $434.8 million in Q3 2022. After second-quarter net losses of $862 million, 2022 net losses are $1.71 billion. The company expects to run out of cash by 2022. It doubted its ability to raise money through financing or capital markets. In a tweet on Nov. 22, he noted that bitcoin mining had fallen below $10,000.
First US DAO to battle SEC without lawyers
In its 2021 SEC filing, the DAO listed its native, interdependent tokens — the stablecoin Ducat and governance token Locke. The regulator has started the process of issuing a stop order, citing a slew of issues with the registration. American CryptoFed plans to file a motion to extend the deadline for responding to the SEC's Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings.
SEC filing discrepancies threaten American CryptoFed registration
The first decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to get legal recognition in the United States is at risk of losing its registration. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dug up anomalies in the DAO's registration statement dated Sept. 17, 2021. A stop order from the SEC would retract American CryptoFed's registration and bar sales of in-house tokens, Ducat and Locke.
BlockFi to Relaunch Yield Bearing Product in the US After SEC Settlement
Months after settling with the SEC, BlockFi has now re-introduced its yield product
Web3 Foundation Claims DOT is a Piece of Software and Not a Security
Web3 Foundation has made a conclusion based on SEC terms that Polkadot is not a security
Continuous Crackdown on Crypto by US SEC is a Bullish Factor for Investors - Report
The US SEC might be considered harsh for its crypto regulations, some investors use this as a basis for their investments in the space
CFTC Chair Suggests Ether is Commodity, Let Congress to Regulate Crypto
Crypto regulation is inevitable. That is the message coming from both CFTC and SEC. But this has led to a political conflict between the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.
