Securities and Exchange Commission

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.

Here's How Quickly Gary Gensler Could Lose His SEC Chair Gig Under Trump
With the crypto-friendly Donald Trump being elected president, industry leaders are now awaiting his first big move, which could be appointing a new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Gary Gensler's Contentious Reign Over Crypto Approaches Its Twilight
The U.S. SEC chair has arguably been the individual with the greatest influence over the direction of America's crypto policies, but his days atop the agency are numbered.

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.

Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH
The company's go-between on a quest to see SEC documents – History Associates – told a court it intends to ask for an immediate judgment in the dispute over internal communications.

TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing
The California companies were accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of misrepresenting the backing of stablecoin TUSD.

'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise
Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, pitched a "grand bargain" to finish a stablecoin bill this year.

Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court
The federal court dropped the lawsuit because its core argument was already resolved, though Consensys repeated assertions that the U.S. securities regulator is abusing its authority.

SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
The U.S. securities regulator took a beating in a congressional hearing that was weighted against it, with a witness list of critics calling out the SEC for its fight against crypto firms.

Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
Binance and Coinbase also face similar allegations by the SEC of violating federal securities laws for failing to register as a broker, clearinghouse or exchange.

