Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized the proposal from NYSE Arca to list and trade a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Cardano (ADA) on behalf of the cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale. This recognition, occurring on February 24, 2025, marks the beginning of the regulatory process during which the SEC will evaluate the proposal and make a decision on its approval or rejection.

The SEC, once a bastion of conservatism, is finally awakening to the enchanting song of cryptocurrencies. ETFs are making a grand entrance, and the agency, once inflexible, seems to be discovering the virtues of compromise.

Binance US announces the resumption of deposits and withdrawals in United States dollars (USD), ending 18 months of suspension of its services. This reactivation comes as the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is becoming clearer in the United States.

Elon Musk's DOGE is literally about to "break down" the doors of the SEC in his quest to eliminate unnecessary government spending. This new step in Musk's crusade for government efficiency could transform financial regulation in the United States. An initiative sprinkled with a hint of personal vengeance?

The SEC, once inflexible, is making a turn towards crypto: Dogecoin and XRP are entering the fray, and time is working against the regulator, stuck in a tight schedule until October.

813,000 washed-out investors, a memecoin that evaporates, 100 million in the pockets of insiders. The SEC looks the other way, Trump smiles: welcome to the Wild West of crypto!

On February 6, 2025, the Cboe BZX exchange filed, on behalf of four asset managers, applications for the creation of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on XRP. The companies involved are Canary Capital, WisdomTree, 21Shares, and Bitwise. These filings mark a significant milestone in the expansion of crypto-related financial products in the United States.

Asset management company 21Shares has recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the filing on January 31, 2025, the goal is to list the 21Shares Polkadot Trust on the Cboe BZX crypto exchange, with Coinbase acting as the custodian of the DOT. However, there are potential risks associated with the Polkadot network that could compel the regulator to shut down this fund if it is approved.

Kicked out of the SEC but not off the radar, Gensler bounces back at MIT. Supreme irony: he will teach what he methodically fought against. New stance or even an imposture?

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing new accusations, this time regarding alleged links to Hamas. During a hearing in federal court in New York on January 30, Binance firmly rejected these allegations, seeking the dismissal of a complaint filed by the families of the victims of the October 2023 attacks.

On January 28, 2025, the Cboe BZX exchange filed new ETF applications focused on Solana for Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. Following a disappointing outcome in 2024, these initiatives aim to revive the SEC's review, marking a significant milestone for crypto adoption in traditional financial markets.

Bitwise, a crypto asset management company, recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Dogecoin (DOGE). This initiative marks an important step for Bitwise, which had already registered a Dogecoin trust in Delaware earlier this month.

Tuttle Capital Management recently filed for the launch of 10 leveraged crypto ETFs, including the memecoins $TRUMP and $MELANIA, created by current U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. These leveraged ETFs aim to amplify the daily returns of the underlying assets, thus offering potentially high profit opportunities but also increased risks for crypto investors.

Ripple Labs recently requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set a deadline of April 16, 2025, for filing its counter-brief in its ongoing litigation with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). This request, which could be decisive for both parties, represents a legal strategy by Ripple to challenge certain rulings of the district court that favored the SEC regarding the sales of the XRP crypto.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that upends the American approach to crypto. This text marks a break by excluding two key players, the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), from regulatory discussions.

In the face of the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally positioning itself to structure the regulatory framework for this booming universe. On January 21, the official announcement of the creation of a dedicated working group, led by Hester Peirce, marks a strategic turning point. But what are the implications for the future of digital assets and, more specifically, Bitcoin?

As Gensler packs his bags, the SEC is overwhelmed by a tsunami of crypto ETFs, with Solana and XRP at the forefront.

Solana, a pioneer trapped in the courts, sees its ETFs muzzled. But in the meantime, the promises still shine.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed an appeal against the July 2023 decision regarding Ripple and its token XRP. This decision concluded that programmatic sales of XRP through crypto exchanges did not constitute securities transactions. The SEC argues that all sales of XRP, whether institutional or retail, should be considered securities under the Howey test.

Like sirens, the promises of a crypto ETF attract whales. Result: XRP jumps and makes dreams come true.

The 2024 American presidential election has sparked numerous debates, particularly regarding the potential influence of crypto. Gary Gensler, the outgoing chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently stated that cryptocurrency did not play a decisive role in the outcome of this election. Therefore, will it be abandoned by the Trump administration?

Elon Musk, strategist or fraudster? The SEC strikes, Musk retaliates: a financial spectacle where 150 million fuels the media blaze.

XRP, like a reborn phoenix, is now only 83.4% away from surpassing Ethereum. A spectacular rise that disrupts the hierarchy of giants.

When a former footballer dons the jersey of innovation, and Trump orchestrates, the crypto-sphere stirs: a promise of growth or just a bluff?

Nate Geraci, a well-known expert in the field of Bitcoin ETFs, recently expressed his optimism about the launch of an unusual fund proposed by Nexo, a major player in fintech. This fund, named Nexo 7RCC, combines investments in spot bitcoin and futures contracts on carbon credits, a first in the ETF sector.

A two-faced ETF: Bitcoin and Ethereum, brought together for a balanced dance. The SEC, the great orchestrator, is about to disrupt the rules of the crypto game.

The SEC recently rejected several ETF applications based on Solana, raising concerns in the crypto sector. According to reports, the regulatory agency informed at least two of the five potential issuers that their 19b-4 filing requests for Solana ETFs would not be approved.

The fiscal year 2024 was marked by unprecedented law enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the crypto industry. With a total of 583 enforcement actions, the SEC successfully obtained orders for financial remedies amounting to $8.2 billion, a historic record for the agency.