SEC

FUD 2.0 is here: could Ethereum become unavailable for trading in the US in the future?

The New York Attorney General's office sued the KuCoin exchange, calling the assets traded there ETH, LUNA and UST securities.…

1 year ago

Silvergate suspends cryptocurrency payments network; why does it matter?

Regulatory pressure has led to the crisis of one of the most important banks for the crypto sector. Silvergate is…

1 year ago

Why the SEC tests digital assets with the Howey Test and tips for projects to pass it

The SEC continues its campaign to regulate the field of cryptocurrencies. The latest move was an attempt to extend the…

1 year ago

SEC proposes strict asset custody rules: what this means for aspiring blockchains

A major development has emerged as the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 4-1 in favor of a proposal.…

1 year ago

Binance gears up to face regulatory fines and penalties in the US

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (February 15, 2023), the chief strategy officer of Binance, Patrick Hillmann,…

1 year ago

Sell or stake: what have the staking giants decided after the SEC attack on Kraken?

One week has passed since the U.S. SEC attacked Kraken over its stacking service. We found other major players in…

1 year ago

Explaining the main: why the SEC attacked BUSD/USDC and what will happen next

In this article, we answer last week's hottest questions: why the SEC attacked BUSD, whether USDC is next in line…

1 year ago

Are USDC and USDT under threat after Binance’s stablecoin BUSDed?

The issuance of Binance's stablecoins (BUSD) has been halted after the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) called…

1 year ago

BNB takes a hit: Binance and Paxos under fire as regulators target BUSD

In the wake of recent regulatory scrutiny, traders have been withdrawing their funds in droves from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According…

1 year ago

The SEC forced Paxos to stop Binance’s stablecoin issue. BNB’s price is down 6%. Who’s next after BUSD?

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) called on the blockchain firm Trust Company to stop issuing Binance…

1 year ago

Paxos to stop issuing Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has called on blockchain firm Paxos Trust to halt the release of…

1 year ago

Staking under threat in the US: Coinbase CEO cites rumors from SEC

Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, says he has heard whispers of a prohibition by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

1 year ago

SEC zeroes in on Kraken over securities regulation concerns

The SEC has cast its scrutinizing gaze on the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, suspecting potential violations of securities laws,…

1 year ago

LBRY vs. SEC: ‘LBC not a security’ sets precedent for Ripple case

The verdict is in, and it's good news for LBRY Credits (LBC) holders. During an appeal hearing on Jan. 30,…

1 year ago

XRP’s value surges by over $1 billion in 24 hours; can Ripple’s token reclaim $0.5?

The $XRP token saw its market capitalization soar by a staggering $1 billion in under 24 hours. Amidst a tide…

1 year ago

Easy money on Binance: another insider made $55.4K in just 20 minutes

Another insider trading incident on Binance became public and allowed an insider to earn $55.4K in just 20 minutes. The…

1 year ago

Nexo agrees to pay $45M to SEC and discontinue crypto lending program in US

Nexo Capital has had a wild week. The Securities and Exchange Commission delivered a crushing blow on Thursday, charging Nexo…

1 year ago