April 15th, 2025
SEC Crypto News
Explore the latest SEC crypto news as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission directly impacts the regulatory crypto landscape and influences global decisions. Learn how the SEC’s decisions shape the future of crypto investments, from new regulatory frameworks guiding the industry, to high-profile cases against erring entities.
XRP Set to Explode? Ripple and SEC File Joint Request
XRP shot up almost 3% in the past 24 hours after Ripple and the SEC submitted a joint filing for a 60-day pause to their appeals and cross-appeals.
Is US SEC Chair Paul Atkins Good or Bad for Crypto?
In a closely contested Senate vote (52-44), Paul Atkins was announced as the US SEC Chairman, signaling a potential shift toward a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach.
XRP Price at Crossroads After Emergency Filing in SEC Case – $1.30 or $3 Ahead?
Justin W. Keener claims to have “decisive evidence” in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit that could significantly impact the ongoing developments.
Coinbase Demands SEC to Disclose Full Cost of Crypto Crackdown
By Chimamanda U. Martha
March 3rd, 2025
Coinbase wants to know how many SEC employees worked on crypto cases, their salaries, and how much time they spent on enforcement efforts.
WeekInCrypto: Bitcoin Crashed, SEC Back Off, Experts Stay Bullish
By Anton Varanov
March 1st, 2025
Despite Bitcoin’s recent volatility, institutional confidence remains strong with Standard Chartered projecting a $500K target. Meanwhile, North Korean hackers executed the largest crypto theft in history and the SEC ended its Uniswap investigation.
SEC Agrees to Drop Lawsuit Against Consensys Over MetaMask Operations
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 27th, 2025
The SEC has reached a preliminary agreement to end its lawsuit against Consensys, the company behind MetaMask wallet, following accusations that its swap and staking services violated securities laws.
Block Inc in Talks with Regulators Over Compliance Woes
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 26th, 2025
Block Inc is in settlement talks with NYDFS over compliance violations relating to its Bitcoin program.
US SEC Drops Investigation Into Uniswap Labs, DeFi Sector Celebrates Major Victory
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 25th, 2025
The probe, launched under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, had accused Uniswap of running an unlicensed exchange and issuing unregistered securities.
Grayscale Joins 21Shares to File for Polkadot ETF with US SEC
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 25th, 2025
The SEC’s decision on the Polkadot ETF could set the tone for broader regulatory acceptance of crypto investment products.
Will ADA Price Recover Fast after US SEC Acknowledges Grayscale’s Cardano ETF?
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 25th, 2025
Cardano is among the front runners for crypto ETF approval in 2025, along with Litecoin, XRP and Solana.
Bernstein Analysts Forecast Crypto Market Shift from Memecoins to Utility Tokens, Here’s Why
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 24th, 2025
Bernstein’s research team led by Gautam Chhugani forecasts a cooling in memecoin activity as market focus redirects to utility-focused tokens in DeFi, gaming, and NFTs sectors.
Crypto News: Consensys Urges SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Remove DeFi from an Exchange Definition
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
Blockchain giant Consensys appeals to SEC Commissioner Peirce, presenting four key arguments against classifying DeFi protocols as crypto exchanges amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
SEC vs Ripple: Here is What to Expect of the Litigation Following Dismissal of Coinbase Case
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
Following SEC’s dismissal of the Coinbase case, attention turns to the complex Ripple lawsuit, with Trump’s administration showing support while legal hurdles remain for swift resolution.
Coinbase vs SEC: Coinbase Wins Historic SEC Battle, Similar Outcomes Expected for Binance
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
In a significant development for the crypto industry, the SEC plans to fully dismiss its 18-month litigation against Coinbase, with no fines or operational changes required from the exchange.
XRP Price Prediction: Rising Odds of US Spot XRP ETF Approval Renews Bullish Sentiment
By Steve Muchoki
February 21st, 2025
After successfully rebounding from the 2021 ATH, XRP is now well-positioned to enter its price discovery phase for the 2025 bull rally.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an important player in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. As cryptocurrencies become more popular, the involvement of the SEC in the sector is growing, as it aims to protect the average crypto user while ensuring that stakeholders adhere to federal laws. Generally, the regulatory decisions made by the SEC help to understand the view of the US government on the crypto sector.
The Commission considers crypto classification crucial. One major aspect of its role is determining whether or not an asset is a commodity or a security. To decide, the US SEC uses a well-established principle known as The Howey Test. The categorization has strict implications because assets considered securities are subject to harsher regulations regarding marketing and trading. So far, the SEC has taken legal action against several platforms that launched cryptos that are considered securities, without due registration.
The SEC has contributed to the crypto sector by permitting spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, beginning with Bitcoin BTC $85 544 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $1.70 T Vol. 24h: $28.53 B products approved in January 2024. The Commission has also been involved in a regulatory framework for the crypto and blockchain sector, especially regarding the rapid growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and stablecoins. The agency aims to strike a balance between ridding the sector of fraud and scams and encouraging general innovation.
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FAQ on SEC Crypto News
What is the SEC's approach to crypto?
The SEC regulates cryptocurrencies by determining whether or not they qualify as securities under US law. The agency enforces compliance among crypto trading platforms, exchanges, and initial coin offerings (ICO).
Does the SEC consider crypto legal to use?
Cryptocurrencies are legal to buy, sell, or hold in the US. However, as of 2024, the law does not consider them legal tender.
What is the Howey Test?
The Howey Test is a legal principle comprising four criteria used to determine whether an asset is a commodity or security. The requirements include money investment, profit expectation, common enterprise, and reliance on the efforts of others.
Does the SEC consider Bitcoin a security?
According to the SEC, Bitcoin is not a security.