The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, may soon issue new rules for the regulation and registration of security-based swaps, including cryptocurrency.In a speech to the American Bar Association Derivative and Futures Law Committee SEC Chairman Gary Gensler laid out the changes coming to security-based swaps over the next year. The changes are designed to increase … [Read more...] about SEC Chairman says cryptocurrency falls under security-based swaps rules
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SEC delays decision on Wisdom Tree Bitcoin ETF
On July 13, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, pushed back its decision on Wisdom Tree’s Bitcoin ETF with a request for public feedback. This request will allow members of the public to communicate their position on whether the trust should be approved or denied. The SEC’s notice stated:“The Commission requests that interested persons provide written submissions of … [Read more...] about SEC delays decision on Wisdom Tree Bitcoin ETF
Sen. Warren queries SEC chair on lack of crypto investor protection
Senator and former United States presidential aspirant Elizabeth Warren has once again raised alarms about the current regulatory climate for crypto in the country.According to Reuters, Warren has written to Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, demanding answers about the scope of the SEC’s crypto oversight in the area of consumer protection.In … [Read more...] about Sen. Warren queries SEC chair on lack of crypto investor protection
SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its decision on whether to approve a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund.The SEC has delayed its decision on a Bitcoin ETF filing by Texas-based family investment fund Valkyrie Digital Assets after receiving comments on the proposed rule change regarding the new fund.According to an official Tuesday filing by the … [Read more...] about SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
Ripple (XRP) asks court to impose deadline on the SEC to produce documents
In the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs. Ripple lawsuit, the San Francisco-based fintech firm has accused the securities regulator of willfully refusing to hand over documents related to BTC, ETH, and XRP.This is despite Judge Netburn’s ruling on April 6 ordering the SEC to reveal communications regarding the above cryptocurrencies. The standstill is yet another … [Read more...] about Ripple (XRP) asks court to impose deadline on the SEC to produce documents