SEC | ForkLog - Part 9

ForkLog 35 05.12.2024

Trump Nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chair

Donald Trump has nominated former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency. The crypto industry has welcomed the president-elect’s choice. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has officially nominated Paul Atkins as chairman of the SEC. The politician announced this on his social media platform, Truth Social. “Paul is a proven leader in common-sense regulation. He […]

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ForkLog 8 04.12.2024

Paul Atkins Unlikely to Lead SEC as Journalists Eye Other Candidates

Previously identified by the media as the leading candidate for the chair of the SEC, Paul Atkins has been interviewed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to CoinDesk citing sources. However, insiders noted that Atkins is not attracted to the position due to the workload. He believes the bloated federal agency requires significant reorganization following […]

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ForkLog 12 03.12.2024

Coinbase Severs Ties with Law Firms Employing Former SEC Officials

The American company Coinbase will cease working with law firms that have hired former SEC employees who opposed cryptocurrencies, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. We’ve let all the law firms we work with know, that if they hire anyone who committed these bad deeds in the (soon to be) prior administration, we will no longer […]

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ForkLog 11 28.11.2024

Trump’s Crypto Priorities Highlighted by ‘Crypto Czar’ Candidate

Digital assets are a “considerable priority” for Donald Trump’s administration, according to former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo, who is a candidate for the role of “crypto czar,” reports The Block. “The elected president has meticulously outlined a series of initiatives to transform the U.S. into the crypto capital of the world,” he noted. Giancarlo highlighted […]

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ForkLog 4 27.11.2024

Paul Atkins Emerges as Leading Candidate for SEC Chair

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins has emerged as the leading candidate to head the agency under Donald Trump’s administration, according to Eleanor Terrett of FOX Business, citing two sources. ?NEW: Former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins is said to still be the favorite among top transition team members to lead the @SECGov, according to two sources […]

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ForkLog 9 27.11.2024

Trump Administration to Grant CFTC Oversight of Certain Cryptocurrencies

The administration of Donald Trump seeks to place certain cryptocurrencies under the jurisdiction of the CFTC, according to Fox Business. Sources from Fox indicate that if the decision is made, the Commission will oversee all digital assets deemed to be commodities. This list includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as the markets where they are […]

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ForkLog 10 25.11.2024

SEC Collects $8.2 Billion in a Year, Over Half from Terraform Labs Settlement

The SEC secured a record $8.2 billion through enforcement actions, with $4.47 billion stemming from a settlement with Terraform Labs (TFL). The regulator collected $2.1 billion in fines and $6.1 billion in payments to affected investors. Total figures increased by 65.5% compared to the previous year. Data: SEC. The reported data corresponds to the fiscal […]

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ForkLog 40 22.11.2024

Gary Gensler’s Departure: A Retrospective on the SEC Chair’s Tenure

On January 20, 2025, one of the most unpopular figures in the cryptocurrency community, Gary Gensler, will step down as the head of the SEC. On January 20, 2025 I will be stepping down as @SECGov Chair. A thread ?⬇️ — Gary Gensler (@GaryGensler) November 21, 2024 “I thank President [Joe] Biden for entrusting me […]

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ForkLog 13 20.11.2024

Trump’s Team Expands List of Candidates for SEC Chair

According to numerous news reports, a list of candidates has emerged for the position of chairman of the SEC under Donald Trump’s future administration. As reported by CoinDesk, another candidate is Teresa Goody Guillen, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler. Other candidates under consideration include: Robert Stebbins, partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; […]

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ForkLog 17 19.11.2024

Nasdaq to List Options on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

On November 19, Nasdaq will commence trading options on BlackRock’s spot BTC-ETF, according to Decrypt, citing exchange representatives. The listing is made possible by the approval from the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), which was the final hurdle following the green light from the SEC. Re bitcoin ETF options, now the OCC just posted a response […]

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ForkLog 14 17.11.2024

Tyler Winklevoss Denounces SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has denounced Gary Gensler, the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), labeling him as “evil.” Let’s all be clear on one thing. @GaryGensler is evil. He should never again have a position of influence, power, or consequence. Any company, university, or organization that hires or works with him […]

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ForkLog 3 15.11.2024

Bitcoin Faces Correction Risks Amid High Leverage, Warns Expert

The distribution of implied volatility in the bitcoin options market suggests a high probability of trading at lower levels, according to experts from Blofin, as reported by CoinDesk. “Traders have reached an implicit consensus that prices for the leading cryptocurrency and altcoins are still high, and a pullback is possible,” commented the specialists. Blofin noted […]

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