Meme Coins Not Securities Says SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced most meme coins don’t qualify as securities, exempting them from federal registration requirements. #Update #Legal @SECGov (+3) →
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
Consensys SEC Settle MetaMask Case
@Consensys and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to dismiss the MetaMask enforcement case, pending approval, signaling a positive shift in regulatory relations. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
Crypto Legal Battle: Sun SEC Pause
@justinsuntron and the SEC request a pause in their ongoing legal battle concerning crypto ventures, signaling potential resolution efforts. #Update #Legal @justinsuntron (+2) →
Crypto Breakthrough: SEC Eases Stance
The SEC ends its Gemini Trust probe without action, while pausing its case against Justin Sun to explore settlement options. #Update #Legal (+4) →
Ethereum Funds Tornado Cash Legal Defense
The @EthereumFndn donates $1.25M to Alexey Pertsev’s legal defense, highlighting the ongoing debate over crypto privacy and developer rights. #Update #Legal $ETH (+6) ↗
Crypto Lawsuits: Ex-SEC Official Criticizes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends major crypto lawsuits, including those involving @Coinbase and @Robinhood, sparking criticism from ex-official John Reed Stark. #Update #Legal $XRP (-6) ↘
Ethereum ETF Advances with SEC Nod
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a filing from @NYSE on Grayscale’s proposal for Ethereum ETFs to earn staking rewards. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) ↗
SEC Reviews Grayscale Ethereum ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing @Grayscale’s proposal to allow staking in its Ethereum ETFs, with a decision expected by May 26, 2025. #Update #ETF $ETH (+3) ↗
Crypto Regulation Bill Targets ATMs Nationwide
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin introduces the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act to regulate crypto ATMs, aiming to protect consumers from scams and financial losses. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
Polkadot ETF Grayscale Files Amid SEC Reviews
@Grayscale filed for a spot Polkadot fund on Nasdaq, highlighting SEC’s ETF review landscape amid proposals for $XRP, $LTC, $SOL, $DOGE, and $HBAR. #Update #ETF $DOT (+3) ↗
Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal Awaits SEC Decision
@SECGov is reviewing @NYSE’s proposal for staking in Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETFs, with a decision expected by May 26, 2025. #Update #Legal $ETH (→ 0)
Compliance Settlement Success: OKX Strategy
@OKX announces a $500M settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over regulatory failings and suspicious transactions #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Cardano ETF: SEC Acknowledges Grayscale Filing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged @Grayscale’s filing for a spot Cardano ($ADA) ETF, initiating the regulatory review process. #Update #ETF $ADA (+3) ↗
OKX Fined $500M for AML Violations
@OKX was fined $500M after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, facilitating suspicious transactions exceeding $5B. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘