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Gary Gensler Reiterates US SEC’s Support for Bitcoin Futures ETFs
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Gary Gensler Reiterates US SEC’s Support for Bitcoin Futures ETFs

The US SEC sees Bitcoin Futures ETFs as an area of market that provides better protection for investors looking to get exposure to the cryptocurrency.

SEC’s Filing Shows Blackrock Made $369,137 Profits on Its Bitcoin Futures
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SEC’s Filing Shows Blackrock Made $369,137 Profits on Its Bitcoin Futures

BlackRock has made $369,137 from its investment into Bitcoin futures, according to SEC’s filing. Despite crypto volatility, the investment firm is on a trajectory to more from its Bitcoin futures investments.

CFTC Slams Kraken with $1.25M for Illegal Market Operations
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CFTC Slams Kraken with $1.25M for Illegal Market Operations

The CFTC says Kraken has been fined and is required to pay the sum of $1.25 million for illegally offering margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets

US SEC Names CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz as Incoming General Counsel
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US SEC Names CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz as Incoming General Counsel

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Dan Berkovitz as the next General Counsel for the agency to resume in November.

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.