Coinbase boss Brian Armstrong: SEC suggested change that would have triggered the end of the crypto industry in America

“Let’s go to court and find out what the court says.”

• 2023-07-31
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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Wanted All Assets Except Bitcoin Delisted: Report

The regulator reportedly wanted Coinbase to cease trading all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin prior to its legal action against the exchange.

• 2023-07-31
• Bitcoin The SEC Coinbase SEC Brian Armstrong crypto exchange Gary Gensler

SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in all Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked Coinbase (COIN) to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin (BTC) prior to suing the crypto exchange, according to a Financial Times report.

• 2023-07-31
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Before suing Coinbase, SEC asked it to trade only in bitcoin -FT

The SEC had accused Coinbase of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange. It also alleged that Coinbase traded at least 13 crypto assets that are securities that should have been registered, including tokens such as Solana, Cardano and Polygon.

• 2023-07-31
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Grayscale Urges Equal Treatment for All Spot Bitcoin ETF's in Letter to SEC

If the SEC decides to change course and approve one or more of of the current spot bitcoin ETF applications, “it must do so in a fair and orderly manner,” the statement said.

• 2023-07-28
• Grayscale Investments U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the SEC bitcoin ETF SEC application BlackRock

SEC Appeal Not a ‘Setback’ for Ripple XRP Ruling, Crypto Lawyer Says

The 'Torres Doctrine' is the law for at least two years, Crypto Law founder John Deaton writes.

• 2023-07-24
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Congressman Ritchie Torres: SEC Chair Gensler 'Intent on Sabotaging' Crypto Industry

Congressman Ritchie Torres doubled down on his recent criticisms of Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler.

• 2023-07-20
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US SEC accepts six spot bitcoin ETF proposals for review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted applications to create spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds from six firms including BlackRock for review, the first step in the agency's process for deciding whether or not to approve the latest round of proposals. The SEC has previously rejected dozens of spot bitcoin ETF applications, saying the proposals did not meet anti-fraud and investor protection standards.

• 2023-07-19
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GOP Lawmakers Suggest Gensler's SEC Is Gaming News Cycle to Thwart Crypto Legislation

Recent actions by the regulator seem to have been timed to coincide with Congressional grandstanding, Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson wrote.

• 2023-07-19
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Why BlackRock and Other Fund Companies Are Pushing Deeper Into Crypto

The fund industry sees billions of dollars in potential fees and trading profits in Bitcoin, as companies such as BlackRock and Fidelity make a renewed push into crypto.

• 2023-07-19
• BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Fund companies digital assets Fidelity Investments Grayscale Bitcoin SEC