Bitcoin may rise to $90,000 by the end of the year if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to brokerage and research firm Bernstein. The firm’s analysts believe that Trump’s pro-crypto stance and regulatory reforms could boost the cryptocurrency market while a Kamala Harris victory may cause bitcoin to fall below…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about the redemption process. SEC Charges Galois Capital According to the…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. FTX’s Crypto Repayment Plan Faces Potential SEC Challenge The FTX bankruptcy saga is moving…
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Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal, it retained the right to contest them, leading to frustration within the crypto community. This uncertainty has…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods. The platform is prepared to contest the action and has committed $5 million to support NFT creators facing…
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Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending regulatory approval, will offer European-style exercise and cash settlement features. Nasdaq Seeks to Launch Bitcoin Index Options Nasdaq…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal luxuries. The SEC seeks injunctions,…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company, further complicating the firm’s regulatory standing. SEC Targets Abra…
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The chief legal officers at Kraken and Ripple have weighed in on the Federal Court for the Northern District of California’s recent decision in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Kraken. “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms there’s no such thing as a ‘crypto asset security.’ Bad news for the…
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Mango Markets, the Solana-based decentralized finance (defi) platform that lost more than $110 million in 2022, is currently holding a vote on a proposed settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged securities violations. Should the proposal pass, it could result in a settlement involving a financial penalty and the end of…
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