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SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi and two others on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. Meanwhile, the SEC formally referred to nine digital tokens in this case as “securities.“ CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the charges and allegations, and discusses the regulatory implications in the SEC's ongoing practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions.

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Legal Expert Weighs in on Alleged Crypto Insider Trading Case

Following a former Coinbase employee being arrested over allegations of insider trading, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally declared nine digital tokens as "securities," continuing its practice of defining its crypto oversight through enforcement actions. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Partner Ian P. McGinley shares his insights into the legal and regulatory repercussions, and outlook for crypto regulation in the United States.

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Bsp Says No Crypto Ban; Rehab for Crypto Addicts

Philippines central bank governor says no plan to ban cryptocurrency. Coinbase insider trading case raises questions about regulations. Zipmex extends customer withdrawal freeze until Friday, Thailand’s SEC asks for clarity. Rehabilitation centers offer services to crypto trading addicts. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Ex-Coinbase Manager Among 3 Arrested on Crypto Insider Trading Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged former Coinbase (COIN) product manager Ishan Wahi and two other men on allegations of wire fraud and insider trading. “The Hash” panel discusses the specifics and implications of the crypto industry’s first alleged insider trading case.

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Coinbase Criticizes SEC for Ineffective Cryptocurrency Regulations

The crypto exchange filed a petition to the commission highlighting its complaints about the current regulatory framework.

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SEC Calls 9 Cryptos 'Securities' in Insider Trading Case

The SEC and DOJ brought insider trading charges against three people Thursday, but assertions cryptocurrencies are securities may hold greater implications.

A federal judge ruled for the SEC in its case against LBRY on Monday. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Coinbase Had No Financial Exposure to Troubled Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, Voyager

The crypto exchange said it hasn't been hurt by the crypto companies that are all seeking bankruptcy protection.

Coinbase said it had no exposure to Celsius, Three Arrows Capital or Voyager (Benjamin Girette/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Binance.US Starts Affiliate Marketing Program, Taking Aim at Coinbase

A Binance.US representative pointed to recent reports that rival exchange Coinbase is shuttering its affiliate program.

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GameStop’s NFT Marketplace Opening Week Sales Eclipse Coinbase Volume

The video-game retailer's marketplace opened to $7.2 million in weekly sales volume, with the MetaBoy collection being the top seller so far.

(John Smith/VIEWpress)