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.

Coinbase Discontinues Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Lending Product Following SEC’s Warning
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Coinbase Discontinues Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Lending Product Following SEC’s Warning

Ongoing regulatory pressure has pushed Coinbase to scrap plans for a cryptocurrency lending product.

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Maintains SEC Chair's Stance on Crypto is Not Clear
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Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Maintains SEC Chair's Stance on Crypto is Not Clear

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has maintained that the SEC boss did not clarify crypto laws at his hearing with the US Senate.

SEC Chair Calls for Open Dialogue in Pursuit of a Regulated Crypto Market
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SEC Chair Calls for Open Dialogue in Pursuit of a Regulated Crypto Market

Gary Gensler will call on crypto stakeholders to come and talk to the SEC at his hearing with the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday

Microstrategy Stock Sees Insider Selloffs With Bitcoin's Latest Correction
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Microstrategy Stock Sees Insider Selloffs With Bitcoin's Latest Correction

Two top executives of MicroStrategy has offloaded part of their stock holdings, a move that may trigger scepticism related to the recent BTC price slump.

Coinbase CEO Calls Out US SEC For Using Intimidation Tactics
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Coinbase CEO Calls Out US SEC For Using Intimidation Tactics

Coinbase CEO has faulted the SEC for resorting to intimidation rather than provide needed regulatory clarity.

US SEC Signs Contracts with Blockchain Analytics Firm Anchain.Ai to Monitor DeFi Sector
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US SEC Signs Contracts with Blockchain Analytics Firm Anchain.Ai to Monitor DeFi Sector

The US SEC has awarded contracts to monitor unwanted movements across the DeFi sector. The SEC has tapped Anchain.AI artificial intelligence and blockchain company to help the regulator to analyze and trace smart contracts with the technology.

CFTC Commissioner Clarifies the Agency's Sweeping Rights to Regulate Crypto Derivatives
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CFTC Commissioner Clarifies the Agency's Sweeping Rights to Regulate Crypto Derivatives

CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump has given several clarifications that show the agency has powers to regulate cryptocurrencies.

VanEck And ProShares Withdraw Plans to List Ethereum ETFs
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VanEck And ProShares Withdraw Plans to List Ethereum ETFs

VanEck and ProShares have told the SEC that they would like to pull their plans to launch Ethereum ETFs.

AdvisorShares Files for US Bitcoin Futures ETF
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AdvisorShares Files for US Bitcoin Futures ETF

AdvisorShares investment manager becomes the latest firm to file an application for a Bitcoin futures ETF.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Files with SEC to Launch Bitcoin Futures ETF
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Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Files with SEC to Launch Bitcoin Futures ETF

Galaxy Digital announced plans to list a bitcoin futures ETF by seeking regulatory approval from the US SEC.

US SEC Former Director Brett Redfearn Leaves Coinbase after Four Months on Leadership Role
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US SEC Former Director Brett Redfearn Leaves Coinbase after Four Months on Leadership Role

Brett Redfearn, the head of capital markets at Coinbase exchange, has stepped down.

Circle Files with The US SEC Intends to Become a National Cryptocurrency Bank
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Circle Files with The US SEC Intends to Become a National Cryptocurrency Bank

Circle intends to become a full reserve national commercial bank as a part of the potential solution, the company explains its core services heavily rely on third parties that create business risks.

The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings
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The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first case involving the decentralized finance market by charging the founders of DeFi Money market for raising $30 million through fraudulent offerings.

Victory Capital Applies to List A Crypto ETF to The US SEC
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Victory Capital Applies to List A Crypto ETF to The US SEC

Victory Capital Management has become the latest investment firm to applies for a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund.

Gary Gensler Wants Congress to Back the SEC in Regulating Crypto
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Gary Gensler Wants Congress to Back the SEC in Regulating Crypto

SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants Congress to give his agency more powers to regulate the crypto industry.