SEC | ForkLog - Part 3

ForkLog 83 28.06.2025

XRP Rises 5% Following Ripple’s Legal Decision with SEC

Ripple will withdraw its cross-appeal in the legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This was announced by the fintech company’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple is dropping our cross appeal, and the SEC is expected to drop their appeal, as they’ve previously said. We’re closing this chapter once and for all, and […]

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ForkLog 26 26.06.2025

Court Rejects Ripple and SEC Settlement

Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the joint motion by Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reduce the penalty and lift the injunction. ?JUST IN: Judge Torres has denied @Ripple and the @SECGov joint motion for an indicative ruling. pic.twitter.com/iPzD4aMG1H — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) June 26, 2025 The parties filed the document […]

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ForkLog 19 13.06.2025

SEC Withdraws Gensler’s DeFi Regulation Initiatives

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially withdrawn rules proposed by former agency head Gary Gensler concerning the DeFi sector and crypto asset custody. This was reported by The Block.

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ForkLog 32 10.06.2025

SEC Endorses Self-Custody of Assets as a Fundamental Right

The head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, announced a new approach by the agency towards non-custodial cryptocurrency storage, describing this right as a “fundamental American value.” The statement was made on June 6th at the final roundtable of the cryptocurrency task force titled “DeFi and the American Spirit.” It marks […]

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ForkLog 37 04.06.2025

Paul Atkins Confirms SEC’s Shift from Enforcement to Guidance for Crypto Firms

Oversight of digital asset industry participants “will be conducted through notifications and comments, rather than enforcement regulation,” stated SEC Chairman SEC Paul Atkins during Senate hearings. The official assured members of the financial services subcommittee that the agency will refrain from establishing its rules through the courts. “The Commission will use existing authorities to set […]

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ForkLog 26 30.05.2025

SEC Clarifies Staking Regulations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that under certain conditions, staking does not violate American securities laws. The document prepared by the Division of Corporation Finance is not a legally binding guide but rather an analysis by the regulator. Experts told CoinDesk that the statement effectively permits companies to offer staking services, including […]

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ForkLog 92 23.05.2025

SEC to Review TRON-Based ETF Application

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced its review of an application from the CBOE to register a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on TRON (TRX) with a staking feature from Canary Capital. Bitgo will serve as the custodian for the product. The agency has invited interested parties to comment on the proposed […]

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ForkLog 7 21.05.2025

SEC Accuses Unicoin of $100 Million Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Unicoin and three of its executives with fraudulently offering certificates for its token and shares. The lawsuit names the following individuals: Chairman and CEO Alex Konanykhin; former head and current board member Silvina Moschini; former Chief Investment Officer Alex Dominguez. According to the SEC, the company made unverified […]

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ForkLog 19 06.05.2025

Cryptocurrency Mentions in SEC Filings Reach Record High

In April, the number of mentions of “cryptocurrencies” in reports to the SEC surged to a record 786. This figure rose by 38% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year, according to The Block. From January 2024 to March 2025, the average monthly figure was 457. The publication suggests this spike indicates increased federal agency attention to digital […]

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ForkLog 37 30.04.2025

SEC Drops Investigation into PayPal’s Stablecoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the PYUSD stablecoin from payment giant PayPal. The regulator informed the company of the closure of the inquiry without any claims or penalties. PayPal received a request from the SEC for documents regarding the “stablecoin” in November 2023. At that time, company representatives […]

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ForkLog 19 26.04.2025

Nasdaq Proposes Cryptocurrency Categorization to SEC

Experts from the American exchange Nasdaq have sent a letter to the SEC’s cryptocurrency task force with recommendations regarding the regulation and taxonomy of digital assets. “The existing market ecosystem can easily absorb digital assets by establishing proper taxonomy and calibrating certain rules to reflect what is truly innovative in digital assets,” the document states. […]

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ForkLog 14 25.04.2025

Industry Participants Share Expectations for New SEC Chair

The cryptocurrency industry braces for significant regulatory transformation following the appointment of Paul Atkins as the head of the SEC. Cointelegraph has compiled opinions from several industry leaders. During his confirmation hearings, Atkins identified the establishment of a clear and understandable regulatory framework for digital assets as his priority. He emphasized his intention to focus […]

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