The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied Coinbase’s request for new cryptocurrency regulations. SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated that the existing rules are sufficient and apply to the crypto securities markets. Coinbase had filed a petition seeking regulatory clarity and a “yes or no” answer from the SEC, but the agency refused to […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied a rulemaking petition filed by Coinbase, a US-based crypto exchange. SEC Chair Gary Gensler supports the Commission’s decision, stating that existing laws and regulations already apply to the crypto securities markets. Gensler believes that the SEC addresses the crypto securities markets through rulemaking and emphasizes the importance […]
The Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has indicated that the regulatory body is reevaluating its stance on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Gensler mentioned that recent court rulings in the District of Columbia have prompted the SEC to take a fresh look at these applications. Historically, the SEC has […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is implementing new disclosure requirements for public companies regarding material cybersecurity incidents. These requirements aim to provide investors with timely and consistent information about risks that can cause significant losses. The rules have two components: companies must disclose material cybersecurity incidents within four business days of determining their materiality, […]
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will be ending support for its BUSD stablecoin on December 15, 2023. This decision comes as a result of regulatory crackdowns faced by BUSD, which is issued by Paxos. Binance will gradually phase out its relationship with the coin.In a notice issued by Binance, it was stated that […]
SafeMoon, a once-thriving cryptocurrency protocol, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amidst allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The founders of SafeMoon, Kyle Nagy, Thomas Smith, and Braden Karony, are facing a $200 million SEC lawsuit for securities fraud.The bankruptcy filing, officially submitted on December 14th, is a form of liquidation bankruptcy. SafeMoon’s Chief Restructuring Officer […]
A panel of regulators has raised concerns about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential risks for the United States’ financial system. The Financial Stability Oversight Council, chaired by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, highlighted these risks in its annual financial stability report.While acknowledging the benefits of AI in driving innovation and efficiency […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering its approach to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products following a recent court decision involving Grayscale. SEC Chair Gary Gensler revealed in an interview that the agency has several spot Bitcoin ETF applications currently under review. Previously, the SEC had denied a number of these applications, but recent […]
Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoin USDT, has implemented a new policy to freeze crypto wallets associated with individuals and entities sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). This move aims to strengthen the positive usage of stablecoin technology and promote a safer stablecoin ecosystem.An analysis of the Ethereum blockchain reveals […]
El Salvador has received regulatory approval for its Volcano Bitcoin bonds, which aim to raise $1 billion from investors. These bonds are supported by the country’s Bitcoin mining industry, which utilizes renewable volcanic energy. The funds raised will be used to construct the highly anticipated “Bitcoin City.”The bonds are set to be issued in the […]
