SEC | ForkLog - Part 54

ForkLog 30 11.10.2021

BlockFi Files for Bitcoin-Futures ETF Launch

The crypto lending platform BlockFi filed an application with the SEC to launch an ETF based on CME-traded bitcoin futures and the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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ForkLog 15 08.10.2021

SEC approves Volt Equity Bitcoin-focused equities ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Volt Equity's application to launch an ETF tracking a basket of stocks of companies 'that are revolutionising the Bitcoin industry'.

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ForkLog 34 07.10.2021

Gemini and Ripple executives criticise the SEC’s approach to regulating the crypto industry

Sandy Young, Ripple's European managing director, and Blair Holliday, head of Gemini's UK division, agreed that the SEC's approach to regulating the crypto industry is unclear.

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ForkLog 20 06.10.2021

Gary Gensler: SEC Has No Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has no plans to ban cryptocurrencies; that is a prerogative of Congress. Gary Gensler, the regulator's head, said this.

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ForkLog 11 05.10.2021

Court denies XRP holders’ bid to participate as defendants in Ripple v. SEC

On October 4, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied XRP holders' motion to participate in the Ripple case as defendants. However, Judge Analisa Torres allowed them to appear as amici curiae.

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ForkLog 24 05.10.2021

SEC opens investigation into Circle

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an investigation into Circle. The matter is described in documents published on October 4.

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ForkLog 16 04.10.2021

SEC seeks Ripple audio and video recordings of meetings discussing the lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to obtain from Ripple audio and video recordings of meetings in which the ongoing lawsuit was discussed. This was reported by attorney James Filan.

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ForkLog 12 03.10.2021

SEC extends review period for four bitcoin-ETF applications

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission postponed decisions on bitcoin-ETF applications from Global X (to November 21), WisdomTree (December 11), Kryptoin Investment Advisor (December 24), and Valkyrie Investments (December 8).

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ForkLog 16 30.09.2021

Gensler outlines the conditions under which the SEC would approve a bitcoin ETF

The SEC will consider bitcoin ETF applications if they are based on CME futures and comply with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Gary Gensler said.

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ForkLog 11 28.09.2021

DeFi critic Dan Berkovitz to become SEC general counsel

CFTC Commissioner Dan Berkovitz will assume the post of SEC general counsel on November 1.

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ForkLog 20 27.09.2021

Brad Garlinghouse accuses the SEC of inaction on cryptocurrency regulation

American innovation is on the line as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) refuses to provide a clear framework for crypto regulation. This view was voiced by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

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ForkLog 20 24.09.2021

SEC secures extension for Ripple sealing motion

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) secured an extension of the deadline to file its motion to seal documents. According to James K. Filan's attorney, the court granted the regulator an extension until September 24, 2021.

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