SEC


Policy

Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition

The SEC adopted a broadened "dealer" definition that might capture crypto traders, the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged.

Kristin Smith, CEO, Blockchain Association (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Policy

Ripple Says $10M Penalty Enough, Rejects SEC’s Ask of $1.95B Fine in Final Judgment

The court had found Ripple violated federal securities laws by making institutional sales of XRP but dismissed other allegations brought by the SEC.

Ripple ad in Washington's Union Station (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Two SEC Lawyers Resign Following Debt Box Sanctions Fiasco: Bloomberg

Last month, a Utah district court judge ordered the SEC to pay Debt Box’s legal fees.

SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms

The Thai SEC cited earlier decisions by nations like India and the Philippines in blocking unauthorized platforms.

16:9 Thailand flag (spaway/Pixabay)

Policy

Coinbase Seeks to Take Core Question in U.S. SEC Case to Higher Court

The crypto exchange is trying to appeal part of a judge's recent denial of its motion to dismiss, focusing on whether the SEC can treat secondary trades as investment contracts.

Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong and SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Opinion

The SEC’s Suit Against Uniswap Is an Opening Attack Against DeFi

The DEX received a Wells Notice from the regulator, suggesting an enforcement action is imminent. While we don’t know the nature of the potential charges, the news raises the threat of legal jeopardy for decentralized finance.

Uniswap booth at ETHDenver 2023 (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Uniswap's UNI Down Almost 20% After SEC's Wells Notice

Uniswap's native token UNI slid almost 20% in the past 24 hours amid news that the decentralized crypto exchange received a notice from the U.S. SEC that it intends to pursue an enforcement action. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Recent Videos

Videos

Uniswap Receives Wells Notice From the SEC; State of Crypto Regulation in Dubai

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as decentralized crypto exchange Uniswap received an enforcement notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Plus, Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF saw a record-low daily outflow of $18 million and Dubai's virtual assets regulator looks for ways to reduce compliance costs for small crypto firms.

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Policy

Ether Spot ETFs Still Have No More Than 50% Chance of Approval in May: JPMorgan

There will probably be litigation against the SEC after May if ether ETFs aren’t approved, the report said.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Consensus Magazine

'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Forward

Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to decentralize.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)