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Unpacking the SEC's First NFT Enforcement Action
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its first NFT-related enforcement action, charging Los Angeles-based entertainment company Impact Theory on allegations the NFTs that were sold on the platform were actually unregistered securities. Hermine Wong, herminewong.xyz principal and former SEC Special Counsel, breaks down the SEC's argument and the potential outcomes. "No one can say NFTs are securities, and the order doesn't tell us that," Wong said.
Gensler's 'Enforcer' Strategy Crumbling, Says Hermine Wong
Hermine Wong, former Coinbase Head of Policy and Principal at herminewong.xyz, questions Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's piecemeal legal actions, stating "This inconsistent, case-by-case approach is confusing and ineffective. Overall, this strategy of being the enforcer as chair is starting to crumble."
Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Above $28K After Grayscale's Court Win Over SEC
Bitcoin (BTC) topped $28,000 before retreating slightly after a federal appeals court ruled that the SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert its GBTC into an ETF. Kaiko Director of Research Clara Medalie discusses the potential factors moving bitcoin's price higher and the impact of Grayscale's court win. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Grayscale's Victory Against SEC a 'Major Win' for Crypto: Grayscale Chief Legal Officer
The SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF, a federal court ruled. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the legal victory potentially paving the way for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the broader implications for the crypto industry. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rallies on Grayscale Court Win Over SEC
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 30, 2023.
Grayscale Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein
The ruling increases the likelihood the SEC might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together, the report said.
Court Rules SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid; Francis Suarez Ends Presidential Campaign
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories in crypto today, as the markets react after the U.S. Court of Appeals potentially paved the way for spot bitcoin ETFs. A secret court filing related to Binance has some wondering whether more bad news is coming. The Justice Department says Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed witnesses should be disqualified from testifying. Plus, crypto-friendly Miami mayor Francis Suarez suspends his presidential bid.
The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters
The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto.
SEC Issues First Enforcement Action Targeting NFTs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ordered a Los Angeles-based company that issued non-fungible tokens to compensate investors who bought the NFTs, arguing that the transactions were illegal unregistered securities offerings. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the SEC's first NFT-related enforcement action and whether NFTs should be considered securities.