Regulation
Ability for US banks to custody Bitcoin opened up as SEC retires SAB 121
Crypto custody sector hails SEC's repeal as a victory for transparency and investor protection.
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Regulation
CFTC strengthens crypto focus with Harry Jung’s digital asset appointment
Jung to lead CFTC's coordinated digital asset strategy amid broader leadership shifts and regulatory clarity efforts.
Legal
Helium fights back against SEC allegations over unregistered securities
Helium's CEO argues that SEC's labeling of hotspots as securities would stifle DePIN advancements.
Legal
Ripple CEO calls SEC’s appeal ‘insanity’ as legal fight intensifies
Ripple remains resolute as it dismisses SEC's latest appeal as groundless repetition of old arguments.
Crypto
Interest in Bitcoin ETFs persists despite SEC delays and significant $1.2B outflows
Bitcoin ETFs face a turbulent week with $1.2B outflows as SEC scrutinizes new proposals.
Tokenization
Ripple donates $100,000 in XRP for California wildfire relief amid ongoing SEC battle
Ripple exemplifies cryptocurrency's philanthropic potential despite ongoing legal battles with the SEC.
Legal
Elon Musk slams SEC as ‘broken’ over ‘artificially’ created $150 million Twitter stock windfall
SEC claims Musk's delayed Twitter disclosure saved him $150 million and hurt retail investors.
Regulation
Robinhood pays $45M to settle SEC violations over reporting and cybersecurity missteps
The penalties comes as Robinhood's crypto segment reports significant trading activity and expansion.
People
Crypto industry blasts SEC Chair Gensler’s continued ‘arrogance’
Coinbase's legal chief asserts Gensler's hostility may have shifted political tides in key states.
Regulation
Nigerian SEC warns influencers of new 3 year jail term for promoting ‘unlicensed’ crypto
Nigeria toughens crypto oversight by banning anonymous coins and urging stricter control over asset promotions.
People
Kraken’s founder Jesse Powell backs Brian Brooks for SEC Chair
Kraken founder sees Brooks' crypto-savvy approach aligning with SEC's core mission amidst leadership speculations.
Exchanges
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong champions ‘crypto mom’ Hester Peirce for SEC chair
Peirce's leadership at SEC could bring fresh optimism to crypto regulation, shifting the dynamics with current chair Gensler.
