Securities and Exchange Commission
Kim Kardashian Faces SEC Charges for ‘Unlawfully Touting Crypto Security’
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has paid a $1.26 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not disclosing the reimbursement she received in promoting the EthereumMax digital token. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest fallout of celebrity crypto endorsements.
Kim Kardashian Pays $1.26M To Settle SEC Charges of Promoting EthereumMax
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has paid $1.26 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle charges relating to her promotion of EthereumMax. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the charges.
SEC Chairman Gensler Tells CoinDesk: Crypto Platforms Have an Obligation To Register
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in an interview with CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De, doubled down on his assertion that most cryptocurrencies are securities. That being the case, Gensler said, service providers, including crypto exchanges and lenders, should register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Top GOP Senator Slams SEC for Ignoring Crypto Inferno
Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of dragging its feet on instituting oversight of crypto firms as some of those companies collapsed, taking investors’ cash with them. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the lawmaker's letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, more insight into Kraken reportedly facing an investigation over alleged sanction violations.
SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler made a pitch for a higher budget Wednesday, telling lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives that he’d like to do more to protect crypto investors. "The Hash" squad discusses Gensler's latest move and the case for crypto regulation. How much protection can the SEC actually provide when it comes to crypto?
Teucrium BTC Futures Approval Leads to Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF
Earlier this month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a bitcoin futures ETF for Teucrium Futures Fund based on a different set of laws, giving investors hope about the possibility of an approved spot bitcoin ETF.
SEC Proposal to Redefine ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.
BlockFi Will Register Its Lending Product With SEC as Part of $100M Settlement
Crypto lender BlockFi will move forward with registering its high-yield crypto-lending product with the agency as part of its $100 million settlement deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "How are we actually promoting innovation?" Jenn Sanasie asks, adding that companies receive no protections from the government agency. Plus, "The Hash" team discusses SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's response.
SEC's Gensler Reportedly Wants Greater Scrutiny for Crypto Exchanges
According to a Bloomberg report, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring them inside the market regulator's purview. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for the future of crypto. Plus, what to expect from Thursday's House Subcommittee hearing on the energy impact of blockchains.
Judge Rules SEC Must Surrender Hinman Email on Ether to Ripple
A federal judge ruled Thursday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must surrender an email with a draft of former director William Hinman’s speech on whether ether is a security to Ripple. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in an ongoing lawsuit the regulatory agency filed against the crypto startup.