April 22nd, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 103
Alan Howard-backed Crypto Hedge Fund One River Files for Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 25th, 2021
This will be the first-of-its-kind Bitcoin ETF that will acquire carbon credits against the Bitcoin use with each of the MCO2 tokens representing certified reductions in greenhouse emissions.
Figure Technologies Raises $200 Million via Series D Funding, Company Valuation at $3.2 Billion
By staff writer
May 21st, 2021
Michael Cagney, Figure Technologies founder, admitted that he had held an initial discussion on the national charter, however, he noted that the review process was still underway.
US Treasury to Impose Stricter Tax Reporting Standards for Crypto
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 21st, 2021
Through the new tax reporting requirements, the IRS hopes to bridge the gap between the tax due to the government and the actual funds generated per what citizens report.
Robinhood Plans to Unveil IPO Filings Next Week
By Ibukun Ogundare
May 19th, 2021
Although Robinhood submitted the filing to the SEC for review in March, there were still a lot of unclear decisions.
Cboe BZX Exchange Backs Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF, Paves Way for SEC Review
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 11th, 2021
The Cboe is known to be backing VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF move, which is similarly under consideration by the SEC.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Wishes to Work with US Congress on Crypto Exchange Regulations
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 7th, 2021
The SEC Chairman called for higher regulatory clarity on the working of crypto exchanges in the US while ensuring investor protection.
VanEck Launches Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) in Europe
By Steve Muchoki
May 7th, 2021
The product dubbed VanEck Vectors Digital Assets Equity UCITS ETF will be publicly available on the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse.
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company Pulls $413 Million in IPO
By Godfrey Benjamin
May 5th, 2021
The Honest Company is one of the top firms that benefited from the coronavirus pandemic, as the demand for some of its cleaning products spiked during the lockdowns.
INX Limited Raises $125 Million in SEC-Approved Token IPO
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 5th, 2021
Over 50% of INX’s fundraise through a regulated token sale are in the form of crypto payments.
Former US Treasurer Rosie Rios Joins Ripple
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 5th, 2021
Since Rosie brings a massive experience with understanding the legalities of currency and financial ecosystem,it will immensely help Ripple in its legal battle with the SEC over the alleged status of XRP as securities.
US SEC Further Delays Approval of VanEck Bitcoin ETF to Late June 2021
By Bhushan Akolkar
April 29th, 2021
The US securities regulator said that it would need more time to consider the proposed rule changes from VanEck and decide on its Bitcoin ETF application.
Nexon Joins Tesla and Buys $100 Million Worth of Bitcoin
By Ibukun Ogundare
April 28th, 2021
Cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, have seen a massive surge over the past year amid its growing adoption among retail and institutional investors.
Goldman Sachs Pinpoints Crypto-Related Stocks that Outperformed Major Stock Indexes
By Steve Muchoki
April 28th, 2021
According to Goldman Sachs, many of the indicated stocks have “dramatically outperformed” the broader stock market.
GameStop (GME) Stock Up Nearly 10% After Selling 3.5 Million Additional Shares
By Ibukun Ogundare
April 27th, 2021
GameStop stock has grown about 2,800% in the last twelve months, and 796.66% since 2021 began.
US House of Representatives Passes Bill to Address Crypto Regulations
By Ibukun Ogundare
April 22nd, 2021
The bill will clarify the roles of regulatory agencies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in managing crypto in the US.