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Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions

The suit wants a court to block the SEC from suing crypto exchanges moving forward.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor

Trump's victory presents a unique opportunity to reshape regulation and ensure no future SEC Chair can hamstring the industry again. Expect pushback.

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Policy

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit

A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell (CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit

Lawyers slammed the SEC for a lack of clarity on regulation when it comes to virtual assets.

Founder/CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao, closeup

Videos

Kamala Harris' Winning Odds Rise on Polymarket; SEC Goes After Immutable

Bitcoin is paring losses, recovering above $70,000 as U.S. employment data returned disappointing results. Plus, the odds of Kamala Harris winning next week's U.S. presidential election are rising on Polymarket and the SEC strikes again with a wells notice for Immutable. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

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SEC Goes After Another Crypto Firm, Slaps Immutable With Wells Notice

The firm’s IMX token is down over 13% at $1.16 following the announcement.

SEC logo (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Who's Afraid of Gary Gensler? Not Don Wilson, the Trader Who Beat the Regulator Once Before

Gensler's SEC has been vague about how crypto firms can register to legally trade digital assets in the U.S. Chicago-based markets giant Don Wilson thinks that’s a strategy, not an accident.

DRW's Don Wilson (DRW)

Opinion

Crypto.com v. SEC Is a Bold, 'Bet the Company' Case

If the exchange's lawsuit can clear one procedural hurdle, it will have the regulator on its heels in Texas.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Solicitor General nominee, Noel Francisco attends his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, on May 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Policy

FBI Arrests Alleged SEC Hacker Linked to Fake Tweet Saying Bitcoin ETFs Were Approved

Eric Council Jr. allegedly hijacked the SEC's X account and then handed control to unnamed co-conspirators, whose fake post drove up bitcoin's price.

SEC office (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Videos

Tesla Is Moving Bitcoin; Trump-Supported Token Falls Flat

Elon Musk's Tesla moves $760 million worth of bitcoin. Plus, Trump-linked World Liberty Financial's token launch fails to gather much interest and the latest on the legal battle between Coinbase and the U.S. SEC. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

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