U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
Recent News About U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that missing text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler may hinder responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on cryptocurrency enforcement and obscure accountability for...
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Georg Brameshuber, a crypto advisor, said that the United States is "reshaping its crypto strategy" through the Digital Asset Bicameral Group and is proposing a sovereign wealth fund to become a "bitcoin-powered superpower."
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Florian Glatz, blockchain lawyer, said that when startups are required to seek regulatory approval to innovate, it stifles innovation, like the EU, which could have been a leader in this area in comparison to the U.S.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as the Acting Chairman of the agency.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda announced the creation of a new task force aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.
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Speculation has emerged regarding former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins potentially succeeding Gary Gensler as SEC Chair.
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On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported $8.2 billion in financial remedies for fiscal year 2024, the largest in its history. This total includes $4.5 billion in penalties, largely attributed to enforcement actions within the cryptocurrency sector.
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On November 21, Teresa Goody Guillén, an attorney and blockchain expert, used X to propose reforms for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), amid speculation that she may be a candidate for SEC Chair under the incoming Trump administration.
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Crypto influencers are speaking about the potential impacts a change in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership could have on the crypto industry.
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On 14 November, attorneys general from 18 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its five commissioners, accusing the agency of unconstitutional overreach in its actions against the cryptocurrency industry. Led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, the case was submitted to a Kentucky district court with backing from 17 other Republican attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund, a crypto advocacy group.
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On November 21, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025.
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Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), a business advocacy group, has launched a six-figure advertising campaign aimed at removing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler.
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Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, said he believes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is "acting outside the law" in light of recent efforts to go against a court ruling on the classification of Ripple's cryptocurrency XRP.
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A report from Social Capital Markets revealed an increase in the fines levied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the crypto currency industry. According to the report, SEC fines increased from $150.26 million in 2023 to $4.68 billion in 2024, marking a 3018% rise in penalties.
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On October 11th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of its decision-making process regarding the Cboe Exchange, Inc.'s proposal to list and trade options on exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to Ethereum, citing the need for additional time to evaluate the proposal's implications.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the Division of Enforcement, will depart on October 11, 2024. Following his departure, Deputy Director Sanjay Wadhwa will assume the role of acting director, while Chief Counsel Sam Waldon will serve as acting deputy director.
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The Digital Chamber announced its filing of an amicus brief in the case of LEJILEX;CRYPTO FREEDOM ALLIANCE OF TEXAS V. SEC in support of the plaintiff's complaint of overreach by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement came in a July 11th blog post.
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David L. Kanagy, the executive director and CEO of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME), has expressed his concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposed Natural Asset Company (NAC) rule. In a recent letter to Sherry R. Haywood, assistant secretary of the SEC, Kanagy argued that the proposed rule is against public interest as it would increase reliance on foreign minerals and mining.
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Hijacking corporate finance to advance political agendas has taken a new and alarming turn. After the briefest of comment periods, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a far-reaching rule change that will dramatically alter the ownership and use of public and private land in the United States.
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SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered a keynote address on Nov. 17 at the 26th annual Japan–U.S. Symposium, emphasizing the crucial role of regulators in maintaining the strength of the U.S. and Japanese capital markets.