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Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios
A controversial legal doctrine meant to curb overzealous regulators has become the pièce de résistance in several of the crypto industry's arguments against SEC encroachment.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Be 'Critical' For BTC's Upside Move: Market Strategist
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $28,200 after a false report about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving the first spot bitcoin ETF pushed the price of the world's largest crypto by market cap to $30,000 Monday. Path Trading Partners co-founder and chief market strategist Bob Iaccino discusses his crypto markets analysis and the implications of a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S.
Bitcoin's Price Jumps as SEC Won't Continue Its Court Dispute With Grayscale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) won’t appeal a courtroom loss against Grayscale, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, boosting the odds the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) can be turned into a more-appealing ETF. The Crypto Trader author Glen Goodman shares his crypto markets analysis. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Narrows to Near 2-Year Low as SEC Misses ETF Appeal Window
The narrowing of the discount likely represents increased likelihood that Grayscale will be able to convert its close-ended bitcoin trust into a spot-based exchange-traded fund.
SEC Deadline on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Dispute Approaching at Midnight
The agency has hours left to seek an appeal of the court order to erase its rejection of Grayscale’s trust-to-ETF conversion application.
Crypto Traders Eye SEC Deadline to Challenge Grayscale Court Decision
Friday is the deadline for the SEC to challenge Grayscale's legal victory, after a court ruled the regulator must review its rejection of Grayscale's attempt to convert GBTC into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses his crypto markets analysis and the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF approval. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Sam Bankman-Fried Taking the Stand Could be a 'Nightmare,' Attorney Says
Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief Lisa Bragança discusses whether Sam Bankman-Fried should take the stand at his trial. "The only way to really get Sam Bankman-Fried's state of mind across to the jury is for him to talk to the jury and that's a nightmare," Bragança said. "He might sow enough doubt in the minds of the jurors to get an acquittal."
Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Getting an Acquittal Is a 'Hail Mary,' Lawyer Predicts
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified during FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial that she was in a "constant state of dread" as assets took a hit from the crypto slump. Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, discusses what to make of Ellison's testimony and her outlook for the trial. "The crux of this case is [Sam Bankman-Fried's] state of mind," Bragança said.
The SBF Trial: Caroline Ellison Gears Up For Another Day of Testifying; JPMorgan's Blockchain Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including the details of former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's testimony in the criminal trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting new support in its legal case against Coinbase. And, JPMorgan debuts tokenized BlackRock shares as collateral with Barclays.
U.S. State Regulators Intervene in Coinbase’s Unregistered Securities Case
Amicus briefs filed to support the SEC argue crypto is insignificant, only used for speculation, and captured by existing investor-protection rules.
