Coinbase’s chief legal officer has publicly urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to stop misleading the market regarding crypto tokens being securities. His request followed Gensler’s repeated assertions that numerous crypto tokens conform to the legal definition of securities, thereby requiring compliance with SEC regulations. Coinbase’s CLO to Gensler: Please Stop […]
Turmoil in Crypto Market — Misleading SEC Post Triggers Significant Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin’s value experienced a turbulent Tuesday, largely due to a rogue post from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s hijacked X account, mistakenly proclaiming the green light for all spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). False Spot ETF Approval Post Causes Chaos in Bitcoin Markets This erroneous message from the official Twitter of the U.S. Securities […]
Senate Ethics Committee Urged to Investigate Senator Elizabeth Warren on Misleading Crypto Statements
The CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce says the Senate Ethics Committee should launch a full investigation on Senator Elizabeth Warren for making false and misleading statements about crypto. “Senator Elizabeth Warren has misled the American people as well as the U.S. Congress on multiple fronts,” she stressed. ‘Senate Ethics Committee Should Launch a […]
SEC Makes ‘Materially False and Misleading’ Representations Against Crypto Firm — Judge Threatens Sanctions
The United States District Court for the District of Utah has expressed concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making “materially false and misleading representations” in its lawsuit against a crypto firm. The court has ordered the securities regulator to show cause why it should not be subject to sanctions. Court Threatens […]
SEC Charges Crypto Investment Adviser for Publishing Misleading ‘Hypothetical Performance Projections’
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Titan Global Capital Management for publishing misleading “hypothetical performance projections” regarding its crypto investment product. Titan Global is also accused of violating the marketing rule when it advertised hypothetical performance metrics without taking the required steps. Improper Use of Hedge Clauses The U.S. Securities and …