SEC Investigates Ethereum Classification as Security

SEC further explores feasibility of Ethereum ETF

Exploring the SEC's review of Ethereum ETFs, their market impact, regulatory hurdles, and the anticipation shaping the future of digital asset investments.

SEC Records Surge in Spot Bitcoin ETF Securities Registrations Ahead of Approval Deadline

In anticipation of the looming deadline for a spot Bitcoin ETF decision on January 10, several asset managers, including Vaneck, Valkyrie, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Grayscale, have submitted filings to register their spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as securities with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forecasts suggest the SEC may render a decision before the set date.

Former Citigroup Execs Plan to Launch Bitcoin Securities Without SEC Approval

A group of former Citigroup executives, in collaboration with prominent investors, plans to launch Bitcoin-backed securities, avoiding the need for SEC approval. The innovative Bitcoin depositary receipts, introduced by Receipts Depositary Corporation, aim to provide institutional access within the regulated U.S. market. Despite the ongoing anticipation for spot Bitcoin ETF approval, RDC positions its offering as a strategic complement to potential ETFs, with support from key investors. As Bitcoin surpasses $45,000, market attention remains focused on regulatory developments, with insights suggesting the SEC may be seeking further evaluation rather than outright denial.

SEC Delays Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Decision to 2024

SEC delays decision on Grayscale's Ethereum Trust to Jan. 25, 2024, citing the need for thorough review and addressing concerns, impacting broader cryptocurrency ETF landscape.

SEC Counters Coinbase's Bid for Case Dismissal, Alleging Securities Sale Knowledge

The US SEC delivered a court filling in response to Coinbase's persistent attempts to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it, alleging multiple violations of securities laws by the crypto exchange.

SEC Sues Coinbase on Unregistered Securities Exchange Allegations

The suit comes a day after the SEC sued Binance.

SEC Sues Beaxy for Operating an Unregistered Securities Platform

Beaxy has become the latest crypto platform to be charged with running an unregistered securities exchange by the SEC.

Ethereum Under Potential SEC Scrutiny after The Merge: WSJ

ETH's latest software update may have caught the SEC chair's attention to categorize the second-largest cryptocurrency as a security.

SEC Sues Dragonchain, Alleging That $16.5M in Crypto Sales Were Illegal Securities Offerings

OpenSea ‘insider trading’ case see NFTs labeled securities: Former SEC lawyer

Former SEC lawyer says OpenSea insider trading case could end with NFTs labeled as securities