SEC

Ripple asks SEC chair to recuse self from crypto enforcement cases

Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderorty said SEC Chair Gary Gensler has prejudged the outcome of crypto-related enforcement actions.

3 years ago

Legal

NBA hall of famer Paul Pierce to pay SEC $1.4M for undisclosed promotion of EMAX

The SEC said Pierce violated the anti-touting and antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

3 years ago

Regulation

US financial committee demands SBF-related documents from SEC

The lawmakers wrote that the timing of the SEC's charges against SBF raises "serious questions about its process and cooperation" with the US Department of Justice (DoJ).

3 years ago

Regulation

Circle blames SEC for failed plan to go public

Circle said it expected the SEC to have a "thorough, rigorous review process" but the regulator failed to process its S-4 registration before the expiration of its SPAC deal despite ample time.

3 years ago

Regulation

US lawmaker Tom Emmer says SEC is ‘protecting’ no one

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said he was disappointed with the SEC charges and their actions were "counterproductive."

3 years ago

Regulation

SEC’s Gensler says more investor protection is needed after FTX fiasco

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said the crypto industry needs better investor protection and investor education to avoid another FTX scenario.

4 years ago

Legal

LBRY tanks 35% as US court declares it security

LBRY founder says the judgment sets a precedent that could see almost every cryptocurrency, including Ethereum and Dogecoin, termed a security.

4 years ago

Legal

More entities back Ripple as SEC seeks extension

A record number of amicus briefs have been filed in support of Ripple in its case against the SEC, which has asked the court to set a Nov. 11 deadline for any new amicus brief.

4 years ago

Legal

XRP tanks following Ripple’s latest effort against the SEC

Ripple has received documents related to the SEC's former Director Hinman and filed an opposition to the watchdog's motion for summary judgment.

4 years ago

NFTs

Yuga Labs-associated NFTs, token falls following SEC probe

Yuga Labs has downplayed the investigations as mere cooperation with the SEC to provide information about the space.

4 years ago

Regulation

SEC staff reportedly unhappy with Gensler over Kim Kardashian ‘publicity stunt’

The SEC's enforcement staff reportedly believes that Chairman Gary Gensler violated protocol by using media attention to prop his reputation for the Treasury Secretary position.

4 years ago

Legal

Crypto promoter Ian Balina labels SEC charge ‘frivolous’, turns down settlement

The SEC filed charges against the cryptocurrency promoter Ian Balina for violating federal securities law

4 years ago