SEC Charges UK Audit Firm Crowe and Senior Executives Over Deficient Audit of Akazoo
SEC charges Crowe U.K. LLP, CEO Nigel Bostock, and auditor Matthew Stallabrass over flawed Akazoo audit. Akazoo's 2018 report falsely claimed $120M revenue. Settlements agreed; penalties total $785,000. Both executives face SEC suspensions.
2024 Election Impact on SEC's Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval
John Reed Stark's analysis suggests the 2024 U.S. Election may be pivotal in shaping the SEC's policy on Bitcoin spot ETFs.
SEC Delays Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, Opens Public Comment Period
The SEC has delayed its decision on ARK 21Shares' Bitcoin ETF until Nov 11, 2023, opening a 21-day public comment period.
Gemini Is Giving Away 4,000 Ripple XRP Every Day at 3 pm EST
Gemini is hosting an XRP giveaway, dubbed the 'XRP Faucet,' from Aug 11-18, 2023. Eligible U.S. residents with verified accounts can participate daily.
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Settles with SEC for $24 Million
Bittrex settles with the SEC for $24 million over charges of operating as an unregistered broker and exchange.
Cathie Wood: SEC to Approve Multiple Bitcoin ETFs Simultaneously
Cathie Wood predicts the U.S. SEC may simultaneously approve multiple Bitcoin ETFs.
SEC Freezes Assets of DEBT Box in $50 Million Crypto Fraud Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a temporary asset freeze, restraining order, and other emergency relief against Digital Licensing Inc., a Utah-based entity operating as "DEBT Box," along with its four principals and 13 other defendants.
Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC's Use of Quarterly XRP Report in Lawsuit
The Chief Executive Officer of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, expressed his hatred for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 2, 2023.
Grayscale Submits Comment Letter to SEC Regarding Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
Grayscale's legal team submitted a comment letter to the SEC, advocating for the approval of all spot bitcoin ETF applications, emphasizing fair regulation and investor protection.
SEC Required Coinbase to Trade Only Bitcoin, Exclude Ethereum and All Other Cryptos, Reports FT
On July 31, a report by the Financial Times reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had requested Coinbase to cease all cryptocurrency trading, including Ethereum, with Bitcoin being the only exception, before taking legal action against the company.