#sec News & Analysis

Crypto Investor Alert: SEC Flags Caution Amid Rising Buzz

Kraken Postpones Stock Market Debut Amid Crypto Market Downturn

Kraken shelves IPO plans amid market headwinds: CoinDesk

Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions

'NOT a Security,' Shiba Inu Exec Declares as SHIB Gains SEC Clarity

XRP Sees 160% Tilt in Bull Bias Among Hyperliquid's Biggest Whales, Ethereum Open Interest Hits 'High-Risk' Levels, Bitcoin Decouples From Gold In 2022 Style: Morning Crypto Report

Ripple CLO Explains What The New SEC Guidance Means For XRP

Bitcoin's progress above $75,000 elusive after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance

SEC chair Paul Atkins floats ‘safe harbor’ exemptions for crypto

Crypto News: As SEC Ends BitClout Case and ASIC Flags Gen Z Risk, DeepSnitch AI’s $1.66M Presale Targets 1000x Alongside March Launch on the Back of Powerful Utility

The SEC has permanently dismissed its fraud case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, ending a two-year investigation into $257 million in alleged unregistered token sales. Meanwhile, ASIC has flagged Gen Z crypto investment risks, and DeepSnitch AI's presale has reached $1.66 million targeting a March launch.

DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift

The DeFi Education Fund and Beba voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the SEC regarding airdrop regulations, citing shifts in the crypto regulatory landscape. The dismissal was filed without prejudice, allowing them to potentially refile the case in the future.

WhiteBIT Expands into Africa – Joins Ghana’s Crypto Regulatory Sandbox

WhiteBIT, Europe's largest crypto exchange by traffic, has been selected to participate in Ghana's new crypto regulatory sandbox program. The sandbox is a joint initiative by Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of Ghana to test crypto regulations in a controlled environment.

SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to apply only to equity securities and is seeking public comment on whether the rule should extend to certain crypto assets. This regulatory development could impact how crypto assets are handled in over-the-counter broker-dealer operations.

Cboe targets December 2026 rollout for near 24×5 U.S. equities trading

Cboe has filed with the SEC to launch near 24x5 trading for U.S. equities, targeting a December 2026 rollout. This move responds to growing global demand for overnight stock market access and would significantly extend traditional trading hours.

SEC drops case against BitClout founder with prejudice

The US Department of Justice has filed to dismiss its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji "with prejudice," following a reassessment of the evidentiary record. This dismissal with prejudice means the case cannot be refiled in the future.

SEC dismisses civil fraud case against BitClout, DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice

The SEC has dismissed its civil fraud case against BitClout and DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, ending the agency's 2024 accusations that he misappropriated over $7 million in investor funds for personal use. The dismissal with prejudice means the SEC cannot refile the same charges.

Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets

Is XRP’s Supply Tightening? Exchange Outflows, ETF Demand Suggest It Might Be

SEC working on ‘narrower’ exemption for tokenized securities: Hester Peirce

SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ calls for simpler disclosure rules, flags tokenization debate

The Daily: SEC and CFTC sign crypto coordination pact, Ripple launches $750 million share buyback program, and more

SEC chair backs “minimum effective dose” disclosure and targeted tokenization pilots

XRP Suppression: Ripple CEO Says ‘They Were Afraid Of Us’

Ripple CEO addressed years of regulatory hostility and legal pressure against XRP at a Sydney conference, suggesting competitors were afraid of Ripple's potential. The company finally reached a legal resolution with the US SEC in 2025 after facing sustained lawsuits and negative sentiment.

US senator calls for anti-corruption provisions in crypto bills

Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for anti-corruption provisions to be included in crypto legislation currently moving through Congress. Warren referenced the SEC's recent settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun as justification for addressing corruption issues in the cryptocurrency space.

NYSE hit with $9 million SEC penalty over 2023 market disruption

The New York Stock Exchange was fined $9 million by the SEC for a 2023 market disruption that caused trading failures. The penalty highlights the importance of maintaining robust system infrastructure to prevent costly market disruptions.