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Trump Appoints Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair Post Gensler’s Resignation

January 21, 2025

The balance of power at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tilts dramatically as U.S. President Donald Trump appoints Mark Uyeda acting chair, a move that not only replaces Gary Gensler but also promises a significant rollback of his ambitious regulatory agenda, particularly in

Policy·Regulation

SEC Sues Helium Developer Nova Labs Over False Partnership Claims

January 20, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Nova Labs, Inc., accusing the tech company of making misleading statements regarding its partnerships with prominent corporations, just days before SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s departure. In a filing dated January 17, the SEC alleged that Nova Labs, the developers of the Helium Network,

January 17, 2025

Tether CEO Cautious About U.S. Expansion, But Sees Big Profits Ahead

Tether, the stablecoin issuer, has considered expanding its presence in the U.S.,

January 17, 2025

Analyst: Solana ETFs Unlikely Until 2026 Amid SEC Delays

James Seyffart, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, has discussed a potential delay

Markets·Policy·Regulation

Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Opposes US CBDC, Says No Need for Digital Dollar

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has outlined his views on key financial matters during his nomination hearing. During

January 17, 2025

Policy·Regulation

BitMEX Faces $100M Fine for US Banking Law Violations

HDR Global Trading Limited, the company behind the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine and serve

January 16, 2025

Policy·Regulation

SEC Case Against Elon Musk Called Weak and Political by Expert

John Reed Stark, a former official with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has weighed in on the SEC’s lawsuit against

January 16, 2025

Policy·Regulation

SEC Appeals Ripple Ruling, Seeks XRP Classified as Unregistered Security

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed a July 2023 court ruling that partially favored Ripple Labs, continuing its

January 16, 2025

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

Tom Emmer Appointed Vice Chair of Crypto and AI Subcommittee

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence,

January 15, 2025

Policy·Regulation

CFTC Investigates Crypto.com Super Bowl Betting Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reportedly begun an investigation into the legality of Crypto.com futures contracts, which permit users to

January 15, 2025

Policy·Regulation

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Stock Purchase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the X owner and CEO of not

January 15, 2025

Policy·Regulation

Senator Warren Tells Treasury Nominee To Be Ready for Questions at Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent an open letter to Scott Bessent, nominee for Treasury Secretary, calling for stricter regulations and enforcement

January 14, 2025