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Crypto advocates to rally in Washington D.C. alongside The Chainsmokers for upcoming 'Stand with Crypto Day'

The Sept. 18 event will come at the heels of a bus tour called the “America Loves Crypto Tour,” which visited five swing states. Crypto has become a hotly contested election issue for the industry.

theblock.co • 06/09/2024 - 21:52 PM

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NY judge orders SEC to provide some documents in Coinbase case, but excludes Gensler testimony

New York court grants Coinbase access to some SEC documents. SEC must search beyond initial staff list, but commissioners excluded. Judge Failla ordered “huge discovery into internal memorandum and other documents reflecting the SEC’s Howey analysis,” Coinbase’s chief legal officer said.

theblock.co • 06/09/2024 - 17:29 PM

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Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton says the crypto industry is 'pushing US market infrastructure forward'

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton explains how the crypto industry has evolved over the years since his time at the SEC.

theblock.co • 06/09/2024 - 08:20 AM

The Daily: Bitcoin's four-year cycle is 'dead,' CFTC charges Uniswap Labs, Mark Karpeles to launch new 'transparent' crypto exchange and more

Outlier Ventures said the four-year cycle is dead after bitcoin’s “worst price performance following any halving to date.” Uniswap Labs settled with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for $175,000 on charges related to derivatives trading. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles’ new crypto exchange is set to launch this month with a focus on “transparency.” The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 17:46 PM

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SEC extends its deadline for making a decision on 7RCC’s spot bitcoin and carbon credit futures ETF

The SEC said it was delaying its decision to November 21 for the 7RCC Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF, in a filing posted on Tuesday. A decision to approve or disapprove the ETF was previously punted in May.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 16:47 PM

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Uniswap Labs settles with the US CFTC for $175,000 on charges related to derivatives trading

The CFTC settled with Uniswap Labs for $175K regarding illegal digital asset derivatives. Commissioners criticized the enforcement approach, warning it could hinder DeFi innovation in the U.S.

theblock.co • 04/09/2024 - 15:46 PM

Gensler’s next move: How SEC leadership could evolve under Harris or Trump

The article discusses potential outcomes for U.S. crypto regulation depending on the presidential election results, impacting SEC Chair Gary Gensler's position and the agency's leadership dynamics.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 20:13 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs lays off 16% of staff amid ZKsync demand drop; SEC charges Galois Capital; WazirX hacker transfers $6.5 million; Hypernative secures funding; Scottish court seizes bitcoin.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs trimmed its workforce by 16% as demand for ZKsync Era continues to fall. The SEC charged and settled with the crypto-focused investment advisory firm Galois Capital over custody issues. The entity behind the WazirX hack moved $6.5 million in ether to the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

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SEC should create ‘customized’ S-1 forms for digital asset securities: commissioner Mark Uyeda

SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda advocates for a tailored S-1 registration form for digital asset securities, emphasizing regulatory clarity and flexibility amid ongoing legal uncertainties.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 06:29 AM

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