Securities and Exchange Commission
Gary Gensler's Contentious Reign Over Crypto Approaches Its Twilight
The U.S. SEC chair has arguably been the individual with the greatest influence over the direction of America's crypto policies, but his days atop the agency are numbered.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 22, 2024
Crypto.com v. SEC Is a Bold, 'Bet the Company' Case
If the exchange's lawsuit can clear one procedural hurdle, it will have the regulator on its heels in Texas.
By Aaron BroganOct 18, 2024
Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH
The company's go-between on a quest to see SEC documents – History Associates – told a court it intends to ask for an immediate judgment in the dispute over internal communications.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 15, 2024
TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing
The California companies were accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of misrepresenting the backing of stablecoin TUSD.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 24, 2024
'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise
Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, pitched a "grand bargain" to finish a stablecoin bill this year.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 24, 2024
Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court
The federal court dropped the lawsuit because its core argument was already resolved, though Consensys repeated assertions that the U.S. securities regulator is abusing its authority.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 20, 2024
SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
The U.S. securities regulator took a beating in a congressional hearing that was weighted against it, with a witness list of critics calling out the SEC for its fight against crypto firms.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 18, 2024
Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
Binance and Coinbase also face similar allegations by the SEC of violating federal securities laws for failing to register as a broker, clearinghouse or exchange.
By Amitoj SinghSep 13, 2024
Doors Open at Prometheum as Much-Disputed Firm Tests Crypto Tokens as Securities
The controversial company is open for custody of digital securities, adding Optimism and The Graph to its list, though most of the industry disagrees on securities labels for most tokens.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 11, 2024
Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight
The company expects to launch wider crypto securities services next year, it said, joining controversial firm Prometheum as a potentially U.S.-compliant digital assets securities firm.
By Jesse HamiltonSep 10, 2024
