April 22nd, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 102
SEC Postpones VanEck Bitcoin ETF Ruling Once Again
By Steve Muchoki
June 17th, 2021
An approval from the SEC would make the VanEck Bitcoin ETF the first open Bitcoin exchange-traded product in the US but the SEC continues to delay this.
New Meme Stocks Rally to Over 30% amidst Ongoing SEC Meme Stocks Probe
By Steve Muchoki
June 10th, 2021
A fresh group of meme stocks ($GEO and CLNE) has superseded $CLOV, $WISH, $SPCE, $AMC, and $GME in their recent rally, gaining over 30%.
Invesco Files for Two Crypto-Backed ETFs to Win SEC Over
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 10th, 2021
The Invesco Galaxy Crypto Economy ETF is billed to track the investment results of the Alerian Galaxy Global Cryptocurrency-Focused Blockchain Index while the Galaxy Blockchain ETF will track the results of the Alerian Galaxy Global Blockchain Index.
State Street to Set Up Digital Unit to Stimulate Growing Crypto Transactions
By Juhi Mirza
June 10th, 2021
State Street Bank is also turning its inclination towards blockchain technology.
Bloomberg Crypto Index: Bitcoin (BTC) Has Higher Chances to Go to $100,000 Than to Correct Further
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 4th, 2021
Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone writes that despite nearly 50% correction, Bitcoin fundamentals remain strong as BTC is forming a base around $30,000. The strategist also expects a Bitcoin ETF approval ahead this year.
Ripple Files New Motion Requesting Potentially Exonerating Documents from Foreign Exchanges
By staff writer
June 3rd, 2021
Ripple filed a motion requesting SEC investigate 14 foreign exchanges. The blockchain firm believes that the records held by the international exchanges will prove that its executives did not violate Section 5 of the Securities Act by selling off units of XRP.
SEC-Registered Crypto Advisor Makara Lands on App Store, 20000 on Early Access Waitlist
By Bhushan Akolkar
June 2nd, 2021
Makara robo-advisors allow its users to invest across a basket of crypto offerings. The platform is completely regulated by the SEC and ensures high-security standards for its users.
Elon Musk’s ‘Baby Shark’ Tweet Sends Samsung Publishing Shares Higher
By Godfrey Benjamin
June 2nd, 2021
From the trends we have seen in the digital currency ecosystem, Elon Musk’s tweet is an indication of the amount of influence he has in the broader investment landscape.
SEC Boss Frets on Bitcoin ETF, Dampens Hope of Approval
By Patrick Kariuki
June 1st, 2021
The waiting list for the BTC ETF approvals includes Trust Skybridge, Fidelity Tree, Wilshire Phoenix among others.
US Regulators Must Work Together on Establishing ‘Regulatory Perimeter’ for Crypto, Says OCC Head
By Kofi Ansah
May 31st, 2021
Hsu described the cryptocurrency space as a fast-growing market with numerous innovations and added that a failure to begin acting now will only make policing harder in the future.
Court Denies SEC Motion to Access Ripple Labs Legal Records on XRP
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 31st, 2021
The judge mentioned attorney-client privilege as a point for denying the SEC access to the legal records of Ripple.
US SEC Chairman Calls for Crypto Exchange Regulations & Higher Investor Protection
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 28th, 2021
Gary Gensler stated that investors on crypto exchanges should get similar protection as that offered to investors at the New York Stock Exchange. He also noted that the SEC is financially under-resourced when compared to the big-tech players.
WisdomTree Files for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with SEC
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
May 28th, 2021
WisdomTree is the second to apply for an ETH ETF. Asset manager VanEck had filed an application to create an Ether-focused exchange-traded fund earlier this month.
Ripple CEO Is Optimistic about Company Going for IPO when SEC XRP Case Concludes
By staff writer
May 27th, 2021
Garlinghouse’s sentiment is shared by Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings Inc. He also said that “after the current lawsuit, Ripple will go public.”
Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Drags Volatility for XRP Community of Investors
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 26th, 2021
The XRP community and investors worry about what happens to their holdings in case the two parties decide to settle the scores but without taking into account the interests of the XRP token holders.