Circle Internet Financial, a fintech company and issuer of the stablecoin usd coin, has disclosed its move toward an initial public offering (IPO). The firm revealed that it has confidentially submitted a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This strategic step by Circle comes just a day after the SEC authorized […]
Safemoon Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection Amid Securities and Wire Fraud Charges
In the latest development, Safemoon, a crypto company, voluntarily initiated Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings in the District of Utah, as stated in their bankruptcy documentation. This action comes on the heels of the company’s founders facing indictment for securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of […]
Fidelity Files 19b-4 for Spot Ethereum ETF, Aiming to Boost Investor Protection in Crypto Space
The asset manager Fidelity has filed a 19b-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The proposed ETF would hold physical ethereum (ETH) tokens and seek to track the Fidelity Ethereum Index, providing exposure to ether’s daily price movements. Fidelity’s Latest 19b-4 […]
US Regulator CFTC Files Record Number of Crypto Enforcement Actions This Year
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that it filed a record number of crypto enforcement actions this fiscal year. “In FY 2023, the CFTC brought 47 actions involving conduct related to digital asset commodities, representing more than 49% of all actions filed during that period,” the regulator shared. Record Number of Crypto Enforcement […]
Grayscale Files New S-3 With SEC, Pushing to Convert Bitcoin Trust Into NYSE Spot ETF After Court WinÂ
Grayscale Investments, the leading digital asset manager by assets under management (AUM), unveiled on Thursday its latest submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move seeks to list the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca. Grayscale’s latest S-3 submission comes on the heels of Grayscale’s […]
Grayscale Files With SEC for Ethereum Futures ETF on NYSE Arca
The largest digital asset manager, Grayscale Investments, filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19 for a new exchange-traded fund dedicated to ethereum (ETH) futures. The Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust will hold ethereum futures contracts for the fund. Grayscale Investments Submits Ethereum Futures ETF Proposal to SEC Grayscale has approached […]
Ripple Files Opposition to SEC’s Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal of XRP Ruling
Ripple Labs has filed its opposition to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request for Judge Analisa Torres to certify an interlocutory appeal of her ruling regarding XRP. The crypto firm has argued that “the exceptional circumstances required for interlocutory appeal are absent.” Ripple Says Court Should Deny SEC’s Motion On Friday, Ripple Labs filed […]
SEC Files Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion to certify an interlocutory appeal of two rulings in the Ripple case regarding XRP. According to the securities regulator, “Immediate appeal of these rulings is warranted … because they involve controlling questions of law.” SEC v Ripple Case Update On Friday, the U.S. …
Valkyrie Files for Ethereum ETF With US Securities Regulator
U.S.-based asset manager Valkyrie is requesting regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move follows the acceptance by the SEC of Valkyrie’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF last month. Asset Manager Valkyrie Seeks Regulatory Nod for Ether Futures ETF Tennessee-headquartered asset management firm […]
From Crypto Custodian to Court: Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy Protection
In the wake of financial upheavals and regulatory hurdles, Prime Trust, a digital currency custodian, has formally sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move closely follows the appointment of John Guedry as the company’s overseer, bolstered by a designated committee to steer the restructuring process. Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection […]
HEX Plummets Over 40% After SEC Files Lawsuit Against Creator Richard Heart
After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Richard Heart and his companies Hex, Pulsechain and Pulsex, the crypto asset hex (HEX) has been in a free fall. Two-week statistics show HEX has lost 41.7% against the U.S. dollar and 35.8% over the past seven days. Uniswap Delists HEX Following SEC Lawsuit; […]
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Richard Heart and Companies Hex, Pulsechain, and Pulsex
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit Friday against Richard Schueler, known as Richard Heart, and his companies Hex, Pulsechain, and Pulsex, alleging they raised more than $ 1 billion through unregistered securities offerings. SEC Lawsuit Accuses Richard Heart of Running Unregistered Securities Offerings The SEC complaint alleges that beginning in …
Major Crypto ATM Operator Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy
One of the largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, Coin Cloud, which claims to operate more than 5,000 crypto ATMs, has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. The company’s largest creditor is Genesis Global Trading, whose parent company also recently filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy Cash …
Report: US Department of Justice Files $60 Million Lawsuit Against Bitcoin Mixer Operator
The United States Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit to recover $ 60 million that was imposed on Larry Harmon, the operator of a bitcoin mixing service targeted by U.S. law enforcement in 2020. According to U.S. authorities, Harmon had operated an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Violation of the Bank Secrecy Act The …
Bitgo Files Lawsuit Against Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital for $100M Over ‘Intentional Breach’ of a Merger Agreement
According to statements made by the digital asset custody business and financial services provider Bitgo, the firm has filed a lawsuit against the crypto company Galaxy Digital and is seeking damages for more than $ 100 million. Bitgo says Galaxy’s “improper repudiation and intentional breach of its merger agreement†caused the lawsuit. Bitgo …