SEC | ForkLog - Part 47

ForkLog 7 28.07.2022

US Senator Links Celsius Losses to SEC Regulatory Policy

Investors in crypto-lending products have suffered from the SEC's reluctance to provide clarity on regulating the digital-asset industry, said Pat Toomey, the Senate Banking Committee's vice chair.

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ForkLog 18 26.07.2022

Bloomberg: SEC opens investigation into Coinbase activity

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an investigation into Coinbase Global over the possible provision of access to trading for digital assets that could be deemed securities for U.S. residents, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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ForkLog 5 22.07.2022

SEC denies reports of an investigation into Binance’s BNB token

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denies reports of an investigation into Binance's BNB token.

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ForkLog 23 22.07.2022

CFTC criticises SEC suit against former Coinbase product manager

The SEC's lawsuit against former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi could have serious implications for the crypto industry, as the agency characterised nine tokens as “digital securities”, according to CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham.

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ForkLog 24 20.07.2022

U.S. congressman accuses the SEC of ‘unethical conduct’ toward the crypto industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hindering regulation of the cryptocurrency industry and acting unethically toward its participants, said Representative Tom Emmer.

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ForkLog 19 16.07.2022

Court orders ex-John McAfee aide to pay $375,000 in ICO case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) won a federal court case against Jimmy Gale Watson Jr., a former aide to entrepreneur John McAfee.

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ForkLog 16 14.07.2022

Gensler calls for tighter oversight of the cryptocurrency industry

To safeguard investors, regulation of the digital asset space should be strengthened, but the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should not oversee the market alone, said Gary Gensler.

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ForkLog 16 13.07.2022

Court rejects SEC bid to seal documents in Ripple case

A court rejected the SEC's motion to prevent disclosure of internal documents in the Ripple case, with the regulator relying on the attorney‑client privilege.

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ForkLog 16 11.07.2022

Grayscale estimates timeline for court case against the SEC

The lawsuit against the SEC, brought by Grayscale Investments, could take one to two years. This forecast was given by the company's Chief Legal Officer, Craig Salm.

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ForkLog 11 07.07.2022

Wall Street Journal criticises SEC chief over Bitcoin ETF situation.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board accused SEC Chair Gary Gensler of a 'misleading' approach to the adoption of a spot Bitcoin ETF.

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ForkLog 15 30.06.2022

Grayscale sues SEC over refusal to convert GBTC into an ETF

Grayscale Investments has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulator rejected its application to convert the GBTC trust into a Bitcoin ETF.

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ForkLog 8 28.06.2022

SEC chief confirms bitcoin’s status as a commodity

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has confirmed that the regulator regards bitcoin as a commodity. He said as much on CNBC.

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