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What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade
Spot ether exchange-traded funds may begin trading as soon as this Friday or in a few weeks.
By Nikhilesh De, Helene BraunJul 9, 2024
When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?
A federal judge allowed most of the SEC's arguments against Binance to proceed but specifically dismissed a charge tied to secondary sales.
By Nikhilesh DeJul 4, 2024
Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator
Silvergate's executives were aware of 'critical deficiencies' in the bank's anti-money laundering protections, the SEC alleged.
By Nikhilesh De, Jesse HamiltonJul 1, 2024
U.S. Administrative Procedure Law Exists for a Reason. The SEC Must Follow It
The regulator’s refusal to listen to dissenting opinion on its new Dealer Rule left us no option but to sue for clarity and accountability, says Marisa Coppel, head of legal at the Blockchain Association.
By Marisa T. CoppelJul 1, 2024
U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge
A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws.
By Nikhilesh DeJun 29, 2024
SEC Sues Consensys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations
The SEC alleged that MetaMask acted as an unregistered securities broker and that its staking service violated securities laws.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam KesslerJun 28, 2024
Supreme Court Rules to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine, Curbing Federal Agencies’ Power
Created by the Supreme Court in the 1980s, the Chevron deference gave regulators leeway to interpret the laws they are responsible for implementing.
By Cheyenne LigonJun 28, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Says No More In-House Tribunals for the SEC, Other Federal Regulators
The decision strips the federal securities regulator of a key enforcement power.
By Cheyenne LigonJun 27, 2024
Crypto for Advisors: Decoding the Ether ETF Filings
For fans of crypto, ETFs, or both, the potential spot ether ETF launch has carried on the excitement that began earlier this year with the spot bitcoin ETF launch.
By Roxanna Islam, Sarah MortonJun 27, 2024
SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won't Sue Over Ethereum
The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into "Ethereum 2.0," Consensys said.
By Nikhilesh DeJun 19, 2024