Consensys has lauded the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of 19b-4 filings for spot ether exchange-traded funds as “a step in the right direction.” However, the software firm expressed its disapproval of what it calls the securities regulator’s “deliberate regulatory abuse” in its handling of ethereum. The SEC’s Inconsistent Approach to Digital Assets The […]
Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and Blockchain Association filed a motion on May 17 to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new Dealer Rule. The plaintiffs’ counsel argues that the SEC’s expanded definition of “dealer” exceeds its statutory authority under the Securities Exchange Act, particularly affecting the digital asset industry. The brief asserts […]
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Last week, the White House issued a statement: “If the President were presented with […]
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal as hell” and will be “attacked with all-out vengeance.” ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’ Veteran trader […]
Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that makes it prohibitive for financial institutions to hold customers’ digital assets. Critics, including House Financial Services Committee […]