ShapeShift Settles SEC Charges It Sold Crypto Securities
The federal regulator instituted a cease-and-desist against ShapeShift, which dissolved its U.S. crypto exchange in 2021.
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SEC Pushes Back Decision on BlackRock, Fidelity’s Ether ETF Applications
The SEC wants to know if the applications for ETFs that hold Ethereum’s ether (ETH) are supported by the same arguments that led to the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.
SEC in ‘Enforcement-Only Mode’ for Crypto, Commissioner Peirce Says at ETHDenver
“What I reflect is the fact that you all are spending part of your brainpower” wondering how to avoid getting sued, she said during a panel at EthDenver.
U.S. House Panel Votes to Disapprove of Controversial SEC Custody Guidance
The House Financial Services Committee also seemed inclined to adopt a bill giving the U.S. Secret Service more resources to investigate crypto crimes.
SEC Objects to Terraform’s $166M Retainer of Law Firm Dentons: Reuters
Additionally, the SEC has said that Terraform should not be allowed to hire law firm Dentons or hisse litigation costs for employees, the report said.
Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Separately Managed Accounts: What RIAs Need to Know
SMAs allow investors to get exposure to multiple digital assets within the same portfolio, including novel protocols or tokenized RWAs.
The European Central Bank’s Blog Post on Bitcoin ETFs
The ECB blog post by two of its officials.
Crypto for Advisors: Impact of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Portfolios
The approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs constituted a landmark event for the $1.7 trillion digital asset industry. With institutional investors on board, demand for bitcoin will grow significantly.
Ripple to Buy New York Crypto Trust Company to Expand U.S. Options
Standard Custody & Trust Co., which has a New York charter, will be the latest acquisition to grow Ripple’s regulatory qualifications.
Thai SEC Files Charges Against Former Zipmex Thailand CEO
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges customer assets were transferred overseas before an announcement was made.