crypto regulation

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital (OTC:BRPHF) on Wednesday offered a optimistic outlook for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. What Happened: “No matter who wins the next election, we’re going to get positive crypto legislation, I know that,” Novogratz told CNBC...

Chris Senyek, Chief Investment Strategist at Wolfe Research, recently expressed his views on the potential impact of a Donald Trump win in the 2024 elections on the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: Senyek suggested that a Trump presidency could ease crypto regulations, benefiting companies...

A new report sheds light on the cryptocurrency industry’s is intensifying political efforts, targeting both major presidential candidates ahead of the 2024 election. What Happened: CNBC reports about crypto advocates’ growing frustration with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s regulatory...

Pratik Kala, Head of Research at investment management provider DigitalX Limited predicts a Trump victory in the upcoming election but cautions against expectations of immediate crypto-friendly regulations. What Happened: According to Kala, President Biden failed to meet the crucial objective of...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Consensys, alleging significant violations of federal securities laws. The SEC claims that Consensys failed to register as a broker and did not register the offer and sale of securities, leading to substantial investor...

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) investors saw a price surge of over 6% on Thursday after asset manager VanEck filed an S-1 registration form with the SEC for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: This marks the first attempt at a Solana ETF in the U.S., following a similar product launch in...

Crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has filed lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for failing to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. What Happened: The company is seeking a court order to compel these agencies to...

U.S. SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted on Tuesday the smooth progress of Ethereum ETF filings, indicating that the final decision lies with asset managers to make full disclosures for the registration statements to go effective. Speaking at the Bloomberg Invest Summit, he said, “I don’...

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill that would allow federal income tax payments to be made in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: This proposed legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, providing a novel method for taxpayers to settle their federal tax...

The Biden administration has brought back Carole House, who previously served as the administration’s cryptocurrency adviser, as a special adviser to the White House National Security Council. What Happened: House announced her return to government service in a public statement, expressing...

The Joe Biden administration has let the SEC go unchecked, Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) co-founder William Quigley on Friday said, has he expressed strong concerns about the current regulatory approach to cryptocurrency industry. In an interview with Benzinga, Quigley highlighted the SEC’s...

The Biden campaign is reportedly in discussions with cryptocurrency industry leaders to potentially accept crypto donations through Coinbase Commerce. What Happened: This move aligns with a broader strategy to engage with crypto-focused voters ahead of a tightly contested election. Coinbase...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has signaled that the final approval of spot Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might face delays. What Happened: In a June 5 interview on CNBC, Gensler remarked that the SEC's next steps regarding the approval of these ETFs will “take some time.”...

Scott Johnsson of Van Buren Capital on Friday highlighted numerous regulatory actions taken by the Biden administration and Democrats, which he claims are stifling the growth of the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: Johnsson’s commentary includes expansive definitions of securities,...

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Hester Peirce on Thursday proposed a novel idea to foster innovation in the financial sector: a joint US-UK “digital securities sandbox.” What Happened: This initiative would create a safe environment for companies in both countries to...