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The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

The SEC finally admits what caused the mess US crypto was in before Trump took power

U.S. crypto companies were being regulated twice — now regulators say they’ll try to fix it.

Do Kwon charged in the US following confirmed arrest in Montenegro

Do Kwon charged in the US following confirmed arrest in Montenegro

The U.S. prosecutors accused Kwon of defrauding crypto customers and submitted him to eight criminal counts.

Polygon, ex-Meta executives defend Coinbase following SEC Wells notice

Polygon, ex-Meta executives defend Coinbase following SEC Wells notice

The Blockchain Association, Paradigm, and Messari also responded to events.

Congressman Emmer introduces bill providing ‘safe harbor’ to miners, developers and wallets

Congressman Emmer introduces bill providing ‘safe harbor’ to miners, developers and wallets

Under Emmer's bill, entities that do not custody or control consumer funds should be exempt from stringent regulations.

Tron founder Justin Sun says SEC complaint lacks merit

Tron founder Justin Sun says SEC complaint lacks merit

Justin Sun suggested that SEC's claim about his tokens — Tron and BitTorrent — were false as they were legal tenders in Dominica.

Coinbase receives Wells notice from SEC

Coinbase receives Wells notice from SEC

The notice could lead to formal charges, and Coinbase seems willing to fight.

SEC sues TRON founder Justin Sun over TRX and BTT; celebrity promoters also named

SEC sues TRON founder Justin Sun over TRX and BTT; celebrity promoters also named

The charges also name various companies and celebrities associated with Sun.

France looks to ban influencers from promoting crypto products, projects

France looks to ban influencers from promoting crypto products, projects

The move places digital assets under the same regulatory umbrella as gambling, pharmaceuticals and aesthetic surgery.

Ripple’s XRPL account near 5M despite legal issues with SEC

Ripple’s XRPL account near 5M despite legal issues with SEC

Ripple's XRP has risen by more than 15% in the past 30 days, coinciding with when crypto whales purchased 420 million tokens.

SC justices hear Coinbase’s first arguments in favor of class action arbitration

Legal 3 years ago

Sushi and its ‘head chef’ receive SEC subpoena

Regulation 3 years ago

US Supreme court set to hear its first cryptocurrency case – Coinbase vs. Bielski

Legal 3 years ago

Celsius lawyers and advisors on track to gain over $140M in fees

Analysis 3 years ago