SEC | ForkLog - Part 4

ForkLog 33 23.04.2025

HEX Founder Claims Victory Over SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to reopen the case against Richard James Schueler, the founder of HEX, PulseChain, and PulseX, known as Richard Heart. The entrepreneur announced this on X, citing a letter from the agency. Today the SEC notified the court that it “…does not intend to file an […]

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ForkLog 14 22.04.2025

Paul Atkins Takes Helm at SEC

Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). His nomination was put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump and approved by the Senate. Atkins has identified the establishment of a clear and comprehensible regulatory framework for digital assets as his priority. He emphasized his intention […]

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ForkLog 13 12.04.2025

SEC Hosts Second Roundtable on Cryptocurrency Regulation

The Cryptocurrency Task Force within the SEC held a second scheduled roundtable with industry representatives titled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, Task Force Chief of Staff Richard Gabbert, and Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw participated in the meeting. The crypto industry was represented […]

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ForkLog 20 12.04.2025

SEC and Binance Seek Further Delay in Legal Proceedings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Binance have requested a federal court to extend the pause in their case by another 60 days. According to the document, since the previous suspension, the parties have engaged in “productive discussions” regarding how the SEC’s crypto task force efforts might impact the Commission’s claims. […]

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ForkLog 95 11.04.2025

Ripple and SEC Agree to Temporary Pause in XRP Case

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their mutual appeals proceedings. This pause will allow both parties to finalize negotiations to settle the long-standing dispute over the sale of XRP tokens. According to the document, the parties have reached a “preliminary agreement” that requires final approval […]

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ForkLog 26 11.04.2025

SEC Drops Case Against Helium Network Developer

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its case against Nova Labs, the developer of Helium. The company had been accused of issuing unregistered securities. The lawsuit was filed in early 2025. It was one of the last initiatives by the SEC against crypto projects under the leadership of former chairman Gary Gensler, […]

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ForkLog 37 10.04.2025

Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chairman by Senate

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Paul Atkins as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fifty-two senators supported the nomination, 44 opposed, and four abstained from the vote. President Donald Trump nominated Atkins for the SEC chairmanship in December 2024. Many in the crypto industry considered him a suitable choice, given his […]

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ForkLog 18 10.04.2025

SEC Approves Options on Spot Ethereum ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorized the listing and trading of options on spot ETFs based on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization from BlackRock, Bitwise, and Grayscale. In September, the regulator made a similar decision regarding derivatives based on BTC-ETF. Less than two months later, open interest in IBIT derivatives reached […]

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ForkLog 14 06.04.2025

SEC to Reevaluate Previous Cryptocurrency Statements

Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mark Uyeda, has instructed agency staff to review several statements regarding cryptocurrencies. Statement from Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda: Pursuant to Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, together with recommendations from DOGE, I have requested Securities and Exchange Commission staff promptly to review the following […]

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ForkLog 7 05.04.2025

SEC Clarifies Legal Status of Stablecoins

The Corporate Finance Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlined the characteristics of stablecoins that are not classified as securities. Crypto assets “designed and sold for use as a means of payment, money transfer, or value storage,” but not for investment purposes, are not considered securities. “The Division believes that the offer […]

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ForkLog 58 02.04.2025

SEC and Gemini Request Court Extension for Dispute Resolution

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini have submitted a joint letter requesting a 60-day extension to explore a potential settlement of their legal dispute. In their motion, the parties asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to “postpone all deadlines” related to the lawsuit filed […]

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ForkLog 56 28.03.2025

SEC Withdraws Lawsuits Against Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn lawsuits against cryptocurrency firms Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland. Court documents for the dismissal were filed on March 27. The cases were closed with “prejudice,” preventing them from being refiled. The SEC noted that the decision is part of a broader reassessment of its approach to regulating […]

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