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.
The ETF Approval Process Can Improve Transparency in Trading Platforms- Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad has advocated for the approval of a Bitcoin ETF product on a conditional ground
U.S. SEC Postpones VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF Application Again
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday once again postponed to decide the application of VanEck Bitcoin Trust’s proposed Bitcoin ETF.
U.S. Judge Approves SEC's Motion to Extend its Discovery Period For Lawsuit with Ripple
SEC's request to extend the facts discovery period for the ongoing Ripple case has been granted by Judge Sarah Netburn.
Thailand's SEC Eyes on Decentralized Finance
Thai financial authority turn their eyes to decentralized finance regulation by requesting future DeFi-related activities to get appropriate licenses.
SEC Fails to Request Access Ripple's Communications
US judge has denied the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request to access Ripple’s legal communications.
SEC Postpones VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Application to June
The SEC has postponed its consideration of VanEck's Bitcoin ETF application, pushing the decision from May 3 to June 17.
SEC Pushes Back against Ripple’s Lack of Fair Notice Argument
The SEC has filed a motion to dismiss Ripple’s lack of "due process and fair notice" defence, which pinpoints that the fintech firm had not been warned beforehand that XRP was in violation of securities laws.
U.S. House of Representatives to Create Crypto Task Force Joining SEC and CFTC Members
The US House of Representatives passed a bill dubbed “Eliminate Barrier to Innovation Act of 2021” (H.R. 1602).
XRP Community Files New Motion to Intervene in the Ongoing Ripple-SEC Court Case
The XRP community has filed a new motion to intervene in the ongoing court battle between blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SEC Accused by Ripple of Using Improper Intimidation Tactic to Extract XRP Info During Discovery
The SEC is appealing to foreign regulators to obtain information on Ripple and XRP, invoking the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to justify their demand.
Filing Lawsuits Before "Setting Clear Rules" Harms Investors: WSJ on SEC-Ripple Showdown
The Wall Street Journal ha criticized faulted the SEC's move to file a lawsuit against Ripple without first settling its regulatory stance
Gary Gensler Confirmed as Chairman of the SEC, What This Means for Crypto
Gary Gensler has been confirmed to the role of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes Revised Crypto Safe Harbor Policies
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has released an amended proposal floating the idea of a safe harbor rule for cryptocurrency projects.
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Advisory Board
Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has taken up an advisory role with crypto firm One River Digital Asset Management.
Briefing Schedule for Motions to Dismiss Agreed upon by SEC and Ripple Head Execs for XRP Case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs continues to unfold, as both parties recently reached an agreement on a schedule for briefing the Individual defendants’ – co-founder Chris Larsen and CEO Brad Garlinghouse – motion to dismiss.