Grayscale Files with US SEC to Convert GBTC Into Bitcoin Spot ETF

Grayscale believes that if the SEC approves a futures-based ETF, the agency should be open to approve the physical based ETFs.

The First Bitcoin Futures ETF Approved In US, Expecting to Start Trading This Week

The US SEC has finally approved the first Bitcoin futures ETF to operate in the country.

Coinbase Publishes Proposal for Crypto Regulation Pushing 4 Core Recommendations

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has published its proposal for crypto regulation after “more than 75 meetings with stakeholders in government, industry, and academia,” CEO Brian Armstrong revealed.

US SEC Likely to Delay Bitcoin Futures ETFs Until 2022: CFRA Investment Research Firm

According to CFRA ETF and mutual research firm, the US SEC is likely to delay decisions on whether to approve applications of Bitcoin futures ETFs until 2022.

US SEC Likely to Delay Bitcoin Futures ETFs Until 2020: CFRA Investment Research Firm

According to CFRA ETF and mutual research firm, the US SEC is likely to delay decisions on whether to approve applications of Bitcoin futures ETFs until 2022.

Pantera CEO Wants a Reminder the Day Before a US Bitcoin ETF Launches — ‘I Might Want to Take Some Chips off the Table’

On October 6, Pantera Capital published an investor’s note written by Dan Morehead, the company’s CEO.

US SEC Approves an ETF Tracking the Performance of Bitcoin-Investing Companies

The US SEC has approved an exchange-traded fund tracking the performance of numerous companies with bitcoin exposure.

US SEC Approves Volt Equity’s ETF, Allowing Investors to Gain Exposure to Bitcoin

US investors seeking diversification to the cryptocurrency market will be able to buy the Volt Equity’s ETF that offers exposures to public companies holding Bitcoin.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected by Month’s End, Prominent Hedge Fund Puts More Weight Behind BTC

The price of bitcoin soared past the $55K handle on Wednesday for the first time in four months giving proponents hope the crypto bull run has been re-ignited.

Gary Gensler: The SEC Has No Plans to Follow China and Ban Bitcoin

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler has stated that the financial regulator does not plan to ban crypto, but Congress could take harsher action.

Gary Gensler Reiterates US SEC’s Support for Bitcoin Futures ETFs

The US SEC sees Bitcoin Futures ETFs as an area of market that provides better protection for investors looking to get exposure to the cryptocurrency.

US SEC Names CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz as Incoming General Counsel

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced Dan Berkovitz as the next General Counsel for the agency to resume in November.

Ripple's Garlinghouse expects 'absolute certainty,' from the US SEC

The XRP lawsuit began in December last year, when the US SEC took action against Ripple.  Yet, uncertainty prevails till date, even as the proceedings continue to unfold.

Why the US SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETF could prove to be a gamechanger

After a flash crash, some consolidation, and another crypto ban by China, Bitcoin fell by over 20% from its multi-month high of over $52K.

SEC registrants seek DeFi and physically-backed Bitcoin ETF approval

Amplify ETFs, Invesco and Galaxy submitted registrations to the US SEC for Bitcoin and DeFi-based ETF offerings. Crypto companies from the United States filed two registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking permission to sell exchange-traded funds (ETF) in relation to Bitcoin (BTC) and decentralized finance (DeFi).An Atlanta-based investment company, Invesco joined New York’s Galaxy Digital Funds to file and register Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF, a trust with physically protected private keys.

American CryptoFed DAO seeks US SEC consent for stable utility tokens

The Wyoming-based digital asset company has filed Form 10 and Form S-1 for registering and trading Locke and Ducat tokens. American CryptoFed DAO, a Wyoming-based decentralized autonomous organization, has filed two forms with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, to launch two variants of inter-dependent stablecoins named Locke and Ducat.According to CryptoFed’s Form 10 submission, the tokens are awaiting their registration as utility tokens hosted on the in-house CryptoFed blockchain.

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Coinbase and Other Crypto Exchanges Must Register with Agency

After raising concerns over Coinbase’s lending product, US SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has once again reiterated that cryptocurrency exchanges should register with the commission.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Gets into Canadian Bitcoin ETFs As US SEC Delays Applications

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment company has announced that it has invested into Canadian bitcoin ETFs.

US SEC Issues Warning on Crypto Investment Scams Citing ‘Some Investors May Have FOMO’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about fraudulent investment schemes involving cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase CEO Calls Out US SEC For Using Intimidation Tactics

Coinbase CEO has faulted the SEC for resorting to intimidation rather than provide needed regulatory clarity.

US SEC Threatens to Sue Crypto Exchange Coinbase, CEO Brian Armstrong Responds

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to sue the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase over its lending product.

US SEC releases fresh investor alert against crypto investment scams

The “rising popularity” of initial coin offerings, including cryptocurrencies, coins, and tokens, is considered the main reason for growing scams and exploits among retail investors.

DeFi Exchange Developer Uniswap Labs Under Investigations by The US SEC

The US SEC is investigating the world’s largest decentralized finance exchange, Uniswap.

US Judge Grants the SEC Access to Ripple’s Missing Internal Conversations on Slack

The US SEC has won access to Ripple’s missing internal Slack messages after the company handed over only a fraction.

Ripple files motion to expose XRP holdings of SEC employees

The court has reportedly given the US SEC until Sept.

US SEC Signs Contracts to Blockchain Analytics Firm Anchain.Ai to Monitor DeFi Sector

The US SEC has awarded contracts to monitor unwanted movements across the DeFi sector.

US SEC Boss Gary Gensler Calls to Regulate DeFi Projects

The US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler is pushing to regulate the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.

US SEC Former Director Brett Redfearn Leaves Coinbase after Four Months on Leadership Role

Brett Redfearn, the head of capital markets at Coinbase exchange, has stepped down.

Circle Files with The US SEC Intends to Become a National Cryptocurrency Bank

Circle intends to become a full reserve national commercial bank as a part of the potential solution, the company explains its core services heavily rely on third parties that create business risks.

The US SEC Charges DeFi Money Market and Founders with Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first case involving the decentralized finance market by charging the founders of DeFi Money market for raising $30 million through fraudulent offerings.

US SEC Shuts Down $30 Million Defi Money Market in First Decentralized Finance Bust

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken its first enforcement action involving decentralized finance (defi).

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz: US SEC Has No Authority Over Cryptocurrencies

The recent heated debate between the US SEC officials and the CFTC over who should police crypto tokens highlights the difficulty in applying existing regulations to the nascent sector.

Did Gensler's comments play a part in Invesco's Bitcoin Strategy ETF application

Another name was added to the list of pending crypto-ETF filings today after Atlanta-based asset manager Invesco filed an application with the US SEC to list an ETF with exposure to Bitcoin Futures The post Did Gensler's comments play a part in Invesco's Bitcoin Strategy ETF application appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Victory Capital Applies to List A Crypto ETF to The US SEC

Victory Capital Management has become the latest investment firm to applies for a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund.

Brad Garlinghouse Lawyers Requests Documents from Binance in Ongoing Case with SEC

Brad Garlinghouse's lawyers have requested some documents from Binance to back its defence against the US SEC.

Osprey Funds CEO says US will approve Bitcoin ETF in 2022 ‘at earliest’

Greg King, CEO of Bitcoin trust issuer Osprey Funds, thinks the US SEC has too many things on its plate this year to get to the issue of crypto ETF approvals.

SEC Charges Token Listing Website With Unlawfully Touting Crypto Securities

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a token listing website with unlawfully touting crypto securities.

SEC Charges 3 Individuals for Alleged Long Blockchain Insider Trading Scheme

The US SEC charged three individuals that allegedly conducted insider trading related to the Long Blockchain company back in 2017.

US SEC Commissioner Says Bitcoin ETF Approval Long Overdue

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says that the regulator should have approved a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US a long time ago.

Vaneck Files Prospectus With US Regulator to Launch a Bitcoin Mutual Fund

On June 21, the wealth manager Vaneck filed a prospectus to launch what it calls a Bitcoin Strategy Fund.

VanEck files for a new Bitcoin futures mutual fund with US SEC

VanEck’s new “Bitcoin Strategy Fund” will invest in BTC futures, pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products providing exposure to Bitcoin. United States investment management firm VanEck has filed for a new Bitcoin (BTC) futures mutual fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission.According to a prospectus filed Monday, the new “Bitcoin Strategy Fund” will invest in Bitcoin futures contracts as well as pooled investment vehicles and exchange-traded products that provide exposure to Bitcoin.

US SEC Postpones VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF Application Again

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday once again postponed to decide the application of VanEck Bitcoin Trust’s proposed Bitcoin ETF.

XRP Price Analysis: 06 June

When the US SEC first announced a lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc.

SEC Charges Five Promoters of BitConnect Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The US SEC has charged five US-based individuals for promoting the illegal offerings of popular crypto scam, BitConnect

Fund Manager Wisdomtree Files With SEC to List Ethereum ETF on Cboe BZX

The financial asset manager, Wisdomtree, is now the second institution to file for an ethereum-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), following Vaneck’s recent filing on May 7.

US SEC wants to work with Congress to regulate crypto exchanges

SEC head Gary Gensler said that the authority spends only $325 million per year on tech, which is less than some industry players spend in two weeks. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to cooperate with Congress and other regulators to increase its oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges.Gary Gensler, the newly appointed chairman of the SEC, said that the commission is looking forward to working with fellow regulators and Congress to fill gaps in investor protection in crypto markets. The official announced the plans at a Wednesday hearing before the Financial Services and General Government subcommittee of the House of Representatives.Gensler said that the SEC needs to provide similar protections for crypto exchanges that an investor would get on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq:“If you placed an order on an app, and you said, 'Alright, I want to buy a stock,' there are rules that protect you that somebody won’t use your order and get ahead of you.

US SEC Has Brought 75 Enforcement Actions on Crypto Industry

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought 75 enforcement actions against companies and individuals in the crypto industry so far, according to a new report by Cornerstone Research.

Bitcoin Can Be a ‘Highly Speculative’ Instrument According to the SEC

The US SEC has warned mutual fund investors to be utterly cautious when dealing with Bitcoin as the asset could present high risks.

We Will be 'Flooded' by Bitcoin ETFs: Gibraltar Finance Minister

Gibraltar's Minister for Digital and Financial Services, Albert Isola, expects that the US SEC will approve a Bitcoin ETF this year.

SEC warns of Bitcoin futures risks in mutual funds

The US SEC will monitor the compliance of mutual funds with exposure to Bitcoin futures and look into whether the market can accommodate an ETF. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has issued an investor warning pointing out risks of mutual funds that have exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) futures.In an official statement on Tuesday, the SEC strongly encouraged investors to thoroughly consider risks disclosure of a mutual fund on the Bitcoin futures market, stressing that Bitcoin is a “highly speculative investment.” The authority emphasized that investors should take into account the volatility of both Bitcoin and the Bitcoin futures market, as well as the lack of regulation and potential fraud or manipulation in the underlying Bitcoin market.“As with any fund investment, investors should focus on the level of risk they are taking on, and the level of risk they are comfortable taking on, prior to making an investment,” the SEC wrote.The regulator noted that the Bitcoin futures market has significantly expanded after the first Bitcoin futures started trading in December 2017, with increased trading volumes and open-interest positions.

Wealth Manager Vaneck Files Application for an Ethereum ETF, Aims for Cboe BZX Listing

Public documents show the wealth manager Vaneck has applied for an ethereum based exchange-traded fund (ETF).

These three will 'probably be the first Bitcoin ETF batch to get US SEC's approval'

Bitcoin performance this year has garnered interest from mainstream media, but regulatory hurdles have been an issue that the cryptocurrency market has grappled with for years.

US SEC Expected to Impose ‘Fair Amount’ of Regulation on Cryptocurrencies, Says Former Chairman

Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt says that he expects a “fair amount” of crypto regulation coming from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the confirmation of the new chairman.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Happen: Morgan Creek’s Mark Yusko

Morgan Creek Capital Management’s CEO Mark Yusko is adamant that a long-awaited Bitcoin ETF will be approved by the US SEC.

US SEC declares Coinbase S-1 filing ‘effective’; direct listing to occur on 14 April

Crypto exchange Coinbase announced the ‘effectiveness of registration statement’ of its Form S-1, which was earlier filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Bitcoin Still Not a Security, But Regulation Is Coming: Ex-SEC Chairman

Former US SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that Bitcoin has for a long time not been a security.

Goldman Sachs Files for a Bitcoin ETF With the SEC

International banking giant Goldman Sachs has filed a prospectus with the US SEC seeking approval for a Bitcoin ETF.

SkyBridge Capital latest to file Bitcoin ETF application with US SEC

SkyBridge Capital has filed for a Bitcoin ETF in partnership with First Trust Advisors. New York-based investment firm SkyBridge Capital has filed for a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund, or ETF, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. SkyBridge submitted the filing on March 19 in partnership with investment advisor First Trust Advisors.

US SEC Puts VanEck Bitcoin ETF Proposal up for Discussion

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has put the VanEck Bitcoin ETF proposal for discussion.

Ripple files motion; wants SEC to produce documents regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum

In the latest developments, court documents reveal that lawyers representing Ripple and its CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Chris Larsen have asked Judge Analisa Torres to compel the US SEC to p The post Ripple files motion; wants SEC to produce documents regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum appeared first on AMBCrypto.

3 Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Approved in North America

There are now three bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in North America, all approved within the past month by Canada’s securities regulators.

North America’s First Bitcoin ETF Now Holds Over 11,000 BTC

The first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in North America now holds over 11,000 bitcoins.

Cboe Files With the US SEC Again to List VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has received an application from Cboe to list VanEck's already proposed Bitcoin ETF.

US SEC Now ‘On the Clock’ for Key Bitcoin ETF Decision

The bitcoin (BTC) ball is decidedly in the regulators’ court in the United States, where the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now “on the clock” – with the crypto world eagerly awaiting its response. Many believe that approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States would be a watershed moment for BTC adoption.

Coinbase’s S-1 filing with the US SEC is now public

Crypto exchange Coinbase’s filing for a public listing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now been made public.

The US SEC Revokes Registration of Long Blockchain Corp’s Securities

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has revoked the registered securities of Long Blockchain Corp (LBCC) after the company failed to file annual reports since Dec.

Why The US SEC Should Approve Its First Bitcoin ETF

The US SEC should approve its first Bitcoin ETF products, a move that can enable more mainstream investors to get exposure to the digital asset.

NYDIG seeks US SEC approval to create Bitcoin ETF

New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) is seeking to create a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) according to a new filing with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Provided The post NYDIG seeks US SEC approval to create Bitcoin ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Tesla Inc Purchases $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin and Plans to Begin Accepting BTC Payments

As per the US SEC filing announced on Monday, February 8, Tesla has invested $1.5 billion into Bitcoin and intends to accept the crypto payments.

US SEC Charges “Bitcoiin2Gen” Executives with Defrauding Investors In $11.4 Million Crypto Scheme

Bitcoiin2Gen executives have been charged by the US SEC for allegedly securing millions from investors based on a crypto ICO scam shilled by Steven Seagal.

Robinhood users are still limited to one GameStop share

As the US SEC looks into how Robinhood has handled GameStop trading, the platform has narrowed its list of restricted stocks.

Florida class action lawsuit alleges Ripple violated securities laws

Already facing a suit from the US SEC, Ripple is now accused of violating securities laws in Florida. Ripple Labs, a company behind the Ripple payment protocol and XRP-based products, is facing another lawsuit alleging the firm violated securities laws in the United States. According to a Jan.

US SEC charges crypto trader 'Coin Signals' in $5 million fraud case

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a cryptocurrency trader for allegedly being involved in a ponzi scheme defrauding more than $5 million from over 170 investors.

A ‘token’ gift: The US SEC giveth and taketh away

While we would be remiss not to laud the SEC’s statement as a step in the right direction, the shortcomings are inescapable. On Dec.

US SEC Releases List of Suspicious Crypto Firms Targeting International Investors

The US SEC has issued a list of fake crypto firms that majorly target non-US investors.

Joe Biden Confirms Gary Gensler as US SEC Chair

President-elect Joe Biden has named Gary Gensler to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ripple’s CEO Addresses Key Allegations by US SEC — Legal Response Coming Soon

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed some of the allegations made by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his company.

Price of Stellar (XLM) Doubles in Just 24 Hours

The US SEC's $1.3 billion lawsuit against Ripple might have given XLM a huge boost, experts surmised.

Bitfinex CTO: Tether Is Registered and Regulated Under FinCEN- USDT Not Next Target of the US SEC

The CTO at Bitfinex Paolo Ardoino has pushed back against rumours that the company’s Tether stablecoin may be the next target of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Nomura and Ripple Partner SBI Holdings Support XRP, Reject Token’s Categorization as Security

As XRP continues to plummet in value due to Ripple’s turmoil with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the token seems to find some support in Japan, as crypto exchanges in the nation have refused to delist it.

Ripple releases latest statement: we look forward to working with SEC’s new leadership

In the wake of the recent allegations against the firm by US SEC, Ripple issued a new statement today in which the firm called the SEC’s decision "an attack" on US crypto industry and said that the The post Ripple releases latest statement: we look forward to working with SEC’s new leadership appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Okcoin and Coinbase to Halt XRP Trading Due to the US SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

Two major cryptocurrency exchanges joined the XRP trading suspension campaign in the wake of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit filed against Ripple Labs on December 22, 2020.

US SEC acquires order imposing asset freeze against Virgil Capital

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced that it obtained an order imposing an "asset freeze and other emergency relief" against Virgil Capital LLC in connection with an The post US SEC acquires order imposing asset freeze against Virgil Capital appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ripple Lawsuit Could Invoke Billions in Losses to ‘Innocent Third-Parties,’ Says Former SEC Commissioner

The crypto community is extremely curious about what will happen to Ripple Labs and the token asset XRP, after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a lawsuit against Ripple and two executives.

Moneygram Distances Itself From the Ripple Turmoil With the US SEC

One of the world’s biggest remittance companies issued a statement addressing the recent turmoil between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to a lawsuit filed by the regulator against the crypto company.

The US SEC Fines Shipchain $2 Million for Conducting an Unregistered Token Offering: Company Agrees to Cease Operations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Shipchain and ordered it to pay a penalty of $2.05 million.

US SEC Releases Guidelines for Digital Asset Securities as Exchanges Scramble to Delist XRP

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement to indicate that it is open to comment from the crypto industry regarding digital asset securities.

Coinbase Will Likely Delist XRP Token as SEC Files Lawsuit Against Ripple

Coinbase has filed for an IPO and awaits the US SEC's review, the SEC is suing Ripple alleging XRP is security - Will Coinbase delist XRP before the battle even begins? (Read More)

FTX Exchange Launches Pre-IPO Futures Contracts for the Coinbase Public Listing

After the San Francisco-based exchange Coinbase announced it was registering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to have an initial public offering (IPO), FTX Exchange CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said the company would launch pre-IPO futures.

Crypto Twitter Explodes as US SEC Aims to Sue Ripple For Sale of XRP Token as Securities

The US SEC is suing Ripple for selling its XRP token, meanwhile, Crypto Twitter has erupted with support and criticism of the less than decentralized crypto firm.

Coinbase Allegedly Taps Goldman Sachs to Lead IPO, FTX Exchange May Launch Pre-IPO Futures

Following the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange’s initial public offering (IPO) Form S-1 draft registration, reports note that Goldman Sachs will likely lead the IPO.