The SEC’s recent lawsuit against Binance US heralds a grim phase for bitcoin liquidity. Amid a flurry of allegations, withdrawals, and an aggressive regulatory stance, we examine the tumultuous unfolding events and their far-reaching implications on the crypto market and investor sentiment. Sitting...
From earlier, seemingly crypto-supportive stances to his current hardline approach, Gary Gensler’s journey traverses his dynamic narratives, confrontations with crypto giants, and the rumors that abound, offering a unique perspective. Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and...
Moody’s, the international credit ratings agency, has revised its outlook on Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, from “stable” to “negative.” This decision comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Coinbase for allegedly functioning as an unregistered securities broker. Moody’s expressed...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The SEC’s arguments against Coinbase and most of Binance’s litigation would be severely weakened if Judge Torres ruled that XRP tokens purchased on secondary marketplaces are not securities, according...
Coinbase chief legal officer faces congressional committee following SEC charges against the company
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, wasted no time addressing concerns related to his employer’s recent charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Just hours after the SEC’s allegations of securities law violations against Coinbase, Grewal appeared before the House Agriculture Committee...
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The SEC alleges that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and financial manager Guangying Chen channeled billions from customers through a holding company, igniting new concerns over the crypto exchange’s business...
Amid the SEC’s allegations of Coinbase operating an illegal exchange, Cathie Wood’s managed funds have increased their stake in the company’s stock. Coinbase shares experienced a significant 21% decline on June 6 amid the SEC complaint. However, Ark Investment acquired 419,324 shares, according...
On June 7, Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of the Cardano blockchain platform, took to Twitter to alert his 977.1k followers about an “unusual trading” incident discovered by the crypto alert Twitter account “unusual whales.” The incident involved a significant trade of Coinbase’s token,...
In response to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent lawsuit accusing Binance of conducting unregistered securities operations, the United States district court in Washington, D.C. wasted no time in issuing a summons for Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on June 7. The summons,...
In an interview with Bloomberg, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong candidly outlined the challenges and complexities his company has faced in its compliance with regulations in the U.S. According to industry insiders, in the world of cryptocurrency, it is a task to balance the...