coinbase
* SEC accuses Coinbase of overly broad subpoena requests for Chair Gensler's records. * Coinbase seeks Gensler's personal communications for defense in SEC trial. * SEC calls Coinbase's subpoena a "blatant impropriety." * Judge Failla orders pre-trial conference to address discovery dispute. * Failla rejects Coinbase'
coinbase
* Coinbase narrows subpoena to SEC Chair Gensler's communications during his tenure. * Judge Failla raised concerns about accessing Gensler's private chats before his SEC Chair role. * Coinbase to file motion to compel by July 23, SEC to respond by Aug. 5. * SEC sued Coinbase in June 2023
ethereum
* VanEck filed Form 8-A for a spot Ethereum ETF, signaling potential launch by July 2. * SEC reviewing S-1 applications for Ethereum ETFs, likely to approve by summer. * Bitwise, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton gearing up for Ethereum ETF launch. * Eric Balchunas predicts Ether ETFs could be available for trading soon. Political
ethereum
* Asset managers submit revised proposals for Ethereum ETFs to SEC, including VanEck, BlackRock, Grayscale, and Invesco Galaxy Digital. * VanEck's Ethereum fund reveals a 0.20% management fee, putting pressure on competitors like BlackRock. * Fidelity files new S-1 form with SEC for an Ethereum ETF, aiming for a July
ethereum
* The SEC closed its investigation into Consensys, not recommending enforcement action. * Ether price rose after Consensys received letters from the SEC. * Consensys sued the SEC in April over Ethereum's regulatory status. * The SEC approved spot Ether ETFs, indicating ETH as a commodity. * Consensys celebrates the SEC's
crypto
* David Hirsch, head of SEC's Crypto Asset Unit, leaves after nearly 9 years. * Hirsch led significant investigations and regulatory actions in the crypto space. * No details on Hirsch's next role, but he denies joining pump.fun. * SEC faces political scrutiny over crypto regulation amid U.S.
approval
* SEC Chair Gensler hints at delays for spot Ether ETF approvals on U.S. exchanges. * 19b-4 filings approved for major asset managers, but final ETF approvals could take months. * Gensler suggests slow approval process, but SEC already moving towards listing shares. * Spot Ether ETFs approved after Bitcoin ETFs, no commissioner
biden
* SEC Chair Gensler hints at delays for spot Ether ETF approvals. * 19b-4 filings approved for various asset managers, but final approvals could take months. * SEC chair suggests enforcement actions against crypto firms will continue. * SEC faces legal challenges, forced to pay $1.8 million over "bad faith conduct."
blockchain
* Franklin Templeton head sees SEC engagement as necessary for trust and collaboration. * SEC's behavior is changing, with Franklin Templeton noting a positive shift in tone. * Franklin Templeton launched a tokenized money fund after a five-year journey with the SEC. * Bayston compares tokenized money funds to stablecoins, bullish on
blackrock
* BlackRock filed amended S-1 for proposed Ethereum fund, awaiting SEC approval for trading. * Seed capital investor purchased 400,000 shares at $25 each on May 21, 2024. * Shares to be listed and traded under ticker symbol "ETHA." * SEC in talks with issuers about S-1 forms, launch date speculated
consensys
ConsenSys, an Ethereum developer, has filed a preemptive lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in an attempt to determine the regulatory status of Ethereum. The lawsuit asks a federal court in Texas to block the SEC from investigating ConsenSys or declaring Ethereum a security. This move
biden
A battle is brewing between the crypto industry and the Biden administration over a non-binding resolution passed in the U.S. House. The resolution demanded that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) retract a staff bulletin on digital asset custody accounting, with the aim of promoting innovation in the digital