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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.

Despite Zipmex Dilemma, Thai SEC Approved 4 New Digital Asset Operators
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Despite Zipmex Dilemma, Thai SEC Approved 4 New Digital Asset Operators

Even though one of Thailand’s leading digital asset exchanges, Zipmex, suffered from Celsius Network and Babel Finance’s financial woes, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has granted licenses to operate four other crypto companies in the country.

SEC Sues 11 Individuals involving Forsage Crypto Ponzi Scheme
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SEC Sues 11 Individuals involving Forsage Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against 11 defendants of the popular Forsage crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme.

Binance.US To Delist AMP following SEC’s Claim Token as Security
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Binance.US To Delist AMP following SEC’s Claim Token as Security

Binance.US has announced that it will delist AMP following last week’s news that the SEC mentioned the token as a security.

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Urges 'Federal Oversight of Crypto'
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FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Urges 'Federal Oversight of Crypto'

FTX co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried said some tokens could be classified as securities and those that are not, urging a federal oversight of the crypto industry.

Ripple's CEO Discloses to Spend over $100m Fighting Legal Battle with SEC
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Ripple's CEO Discloses to Spend over $100m Fighting Legal Battle with SEC

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple's CEO, has disclosed that the company will need to spend over $100 million on lawsuits with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for regulation issues.

Grayscale Has Strong Case against SEC: Chief Legal Officer
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Grayscale Has Strong Case against SEC: Chief Legal Officer

A legal official of Grayscale Investment said the company has confidence in a lawsuit against the US SEC. The company is applying to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) product to a spot Bitcoin ETF.

Huobi's Subsidiary HBIT Taps MSB License in US
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Huobi's Subsidiary HBIT Taps MSB License in US

HBIT Inc, one of the subsidiaries of Huobi Technologies, has received the Money Services Business Registration License (MSB) issued by the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Bureau (FinCEN).

Grayscale Goes to Court After SEC Rejects its Proposed ETF Bid
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Grayscale Goes to Court After SEC Rejects its Proposed ETF Bid

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dashed the hopes of Grayscale Investments with a rejection of its application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust product to a full-spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

Huobi to Cease Operations in Thailand After SEC Revokes License
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Huobi to Cease Operations in Thailand After SEC Revokes License

The Thailand subsidiary of the Huobi cryptocurrency exchange has seen its operating license revoked by the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to comply with the system security requirements laid down by the regulator

US SEC Boss Airs Caution on Crypto Lenders Offering High Yields
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US SEC Boss Airs Caution on Crypto Lenders Offering High Yields

Investors thinking of investing in crypto lending platforms should be cautious, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman said.

Grayscale Taps Top Former Obama's Lawyer in Preparation for Spot BTC ETF Legal Battle
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Grayscale Taps Top Former Obama's Lawyer in Preparation for Spot BTC ETF Legal Battle

In preparation for this historic verdict from the SEC, Grayscale has onboarded Donald B. Verrilli Jr as the latest member of its legal team.

Twitter Deal Sees Further Stalemate, Elon Musk Warns He Can Pull Out His Bid
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Twitter Deal Sees Further Stalemate, Elon Musk Warns He Can Pull Out His Bid

Elon Musk, the prospective owner of social media giant Twitter, has sent a filing to the SEC noting it may exercise its rights not to consummate the Twitter deal anymore.

Ark Invest Refiles Application for Bitcoin Spot ETF Alongside 21 Shares
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Ark Invest Refiles Application for Bitcoin Spot ETF Alongside 21 Shares

Ark Investment Management, the investment company tagged with Cathie Wood is taking another dig at a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) product.

Ripple to Explore IPO after SEC Lawsuit, CEO Discloses
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Ripple to Explore IPO after SEC Lawsuit, CEO Discloses

Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc CEO Brad Garlinghouse disclosed the firm will consider moves to float its IPO after the suit is done with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Grayscale Wants SEC's Approval for Bitcoin ETF With Public Support
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Grayscale Wants SEC's Approval for Bitcoin ETF With Public Support

Digital assets manager Grayscale Investments is stirring the public to send a message to the US Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to approving the conversion of its flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a full-fledged spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).