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Senate Urged to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill After Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Rules

Following President Joe Biden’s veto of the resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules in SAB 121, U.S. lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives have intensified their efforts to pass the landmark crypto bill, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. ‘Senate […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Major cryptocurrency shift due to SEC Ethereum ETF ruling: VanEck CEO

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VanEck CEO Jan van Eck sees a major sentiment shift underway in the cryptocurrency market linked to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of a rule change allowing for Ethereum exchange-traded funds. “This is really one of the most amazing things that I’ve seen in my career with respect to securities regulation,” van Eck told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week.  VanEck was the first to apply to the SEC for permission to list its proposed Ethereum ETF. With that first hurdle cleared, VanEck can begin the process of bringing…

SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult. For example, “Fraudsters may conduct pump-and-dump schemes with crypto assets, including so-called ‘memecoins’ that […] Source CryptoX Portal

SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both countries. Hester Peirce Pushes for US-UK Collaborative Financial Sandbox U.S. Securities and Exchange […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reach Preliminary Settlement With SEC

Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have reportedly reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after being accused of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST), the project’s now-defunct algorithmic stablecoin. According to a court filing, the settlement terms are currently undisclosed and the alleged […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Terraform, Do Kwon Agree in Principle to Settle Fraud Case With SEC: Court Filing

The court listing’s title referred to a May 29 telephone conference , “without transcription or recording.” Counsels for all the parties were present. As the parties informed the Court that they reached a settlement in principle, an oral argument previously set for May 29 was cancelled. The parties must file the required documents in support of the settlement in front of Judge Jed S. Rakoff by June 12. Source

Blackrock Advances Spot Ether ETF With SEC Amendment, Analyst Eyes June Launch

The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has updated its S-1 registration statement for the Ishares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed as “ETHA.” According to the update, ‘Seed Creation Baskets’ were acquired by the fund’s ‘Seed Capital Investor.’ Furthermore, several spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants now have their respective tickers listed on the Depository […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal