US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler delivered a cautionary message to cryptocurrency exchanges, underscoring that merely providing disclosures to investors does not immunize them from regulatory scrutiny. Crypto Disclosure Gaps and Regulatory Concerns Speaking in an interview with CNBC yesterday (Wednesday), Gensler stressed the inadequacy of disclosures alone, especially if crypto exchanges are involved in activities like market manipulation or dissemination of misleading information affecting investment decisions. He highlighted the prevalent absence of disclosures from numerous crypto firms, operating in a manner that would not meet the…
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SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that the method of its issuance undermines the foundational checks and balances designed to prevent excessive administrative control. Despite bipartisan support for a resolution to repeal […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
SEC Closing Salt Lake Regional Office After Failed Legal Battle Against Crypto Firm
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the closure of its Salt Lake Regional Office (SLRO) due to attrition and a focus on organizational efficiency. This move will reduce the number of SEC regional offices from 11 to 10. The jurisdiction for Utah, previously held by SLRO, will now be managed by the […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Thailand’s SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Fund for Wealthy Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has granted approval to One Asset Management (ONEAM) to launch a fund that invests in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The fund, named “One Bitcoin ETF Fund of Funds Unhedged Fund Not For Retail Investors (ONE-BTCETFOF-UI),” is accessible exclusively to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals from May […] Original
SEC to Shutter Office Behind Failed Debt BOX Crypto Lawsuit
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Salt Lake City office – notorious in the crypto world for its failed fraud lawsuit against DEBT Box – will shut down after seeing “significant attrition” among its staff, some of whom were pushed out over the case. Source
$3,000,000,000 in Ethereum Has Left Crypto Exchanges Since SEC Approved Listing of ETH ETFs, Says Analyst
An on-chain analyst and trader says crypto exchanges have been witnessing massive Ethereum outflows since the listing approval of spot ETH exchange-traded funds. Ali Martinez tells his 63,500 followers on the social media platform X that market participants have taken out 777,000 ETH worth $3 billion from crypto exchanges since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green-lighted spot ETH ETFs last month. Source: Ali Martinez/X At time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,776, a fractional decrease in the past day. Turning to fellow layer-1 protocol Toncoin (TON), the…
Coinbase’s Legal Chief: SEC Is Bent on Choking the Digital Asset Industry
Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, announced that the crypto exchange has filed a closing brief in the Third Circuit challenging the SEC’s denial of their rulemaking petition. The brief argues that the SEC’s order, which disagrees with claims that SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms, lacks reasoned decision-making. Grewal asserts that the […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
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
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