SEC | ForkLog - Part 3

ForkLog 55 04.08.2025

Bernstein Hails SEC’s Crypto Initiative as ‘Revolutionary’

Bernstein analysts have described Project Crypto as “the boldest and most transformative vision for cryptocurrencies ever articulated by the SEC.” This was reported by The Block. Experts predict that the project will bring innovation back to the country and transform the U.S. into a global hub for blockchain finance. Project Crypto was introduced by SEC […]

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ForkLog 57 31.07.2025

SEC Lowers Barriers for Altcoin ETFs

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved closer to approving new cryptocurrency ETFs, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. The SEC’s “Listing Standards” for crypto ETPs is out via new exchange filing. BOTTOM LINE: Any coin that has futures tracking it for >6mo on Coinbase’s derivatives exchange would be approved (below is […]

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ForkLog 58 08.07.2025

Truth Social Files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF

The company behind former US President Donald Trump’s social network, Truth Social, has submitted an SEC filing using Form S-1 to register an exchange-traded fund based on cryptocurrency “blue chips”—the Crypto Blue Chip ETF. Source: SEC. According to the documents, if approved, the product will include “primarily” Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL, and CRO. The latter […]

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ForkLog 89 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 29 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 26 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 39 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 41 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 33 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 101 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 9 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 25 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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