SEC
SEC typically refers to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which "protects investors in the $3.8 trillion municipal securities markets that cities and towns rely on to provide neighborhood schools, local libraries and hospitals, public parks, safe drinking water and so much more". But it can also refer to the security and exchange regulation bodies of other countries.
SEC Proposes New Rules to Address Conflicts of Interest in AI Usage by Brokerage Firms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules to address potential conflicts of interest that may arise when investment advisers and broker-dealers use predictive data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI).
SEC Settles DWAC Fraud Charges Over Merger with Former President Trump's Company
SEC settles fraud charges with DWAC over undisclosed plans to merge with Trump's TMTG. DWAC to pay $18M penalty if merger closes.
Coinbase vs. SEC: Key Dates and Details for Upcoming Court Hearings
Court dates for Coinbase vs. SEC case confirmed. Coinbase's motion due Aug 4, 2023, with SEC's opposition brief due Oct 10. Coinbase's reply expected by Oct 24.
Alphapo Hot Wallets Drained of Over $23M in BTC, ETH and TRON
Alphapo, a payment processor for various gambling services, reported a breach of their hot wallets today, July 23, 2023. The breach resulted in a loss of over $23 million in Ethereum (ETH), TRON (TRX), and Bitcoin (BTC) cryptocurrencies.
INX to Tokenize and List Casper Labs Equity on Regulated ATS Platform
INX Digital Company, Inc., a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent, announced on July 19, 2023, that it will tokenize and list the equity of Casper Labs, a leading enterprise blockchain software provider.
Binance Trims Employee Benefits and Faces Regulatory Challenges Globally
According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reduced several benefits for its employees, including reimbursements for mobile phone usage, fitness, and work-from-home expenses.
Ripple Anticipates U.S. Banks to Adopt XRP Following Partial SEC Case Victory
Ripple expects U.S. banks to adopt its XRP for cross-border payments following a ruling that it's not necessarily a security.
Former SEC Officer Analyzes Ripple's Momentary Celebration in SEC Lawsuit
Former SEC Officer, John Reed Stark, analyzes Ripple's legal victory against the SEC, describing it as a momentary celebration and predicting a likely appeal.
Ripple CEO Foresees Prolonged SEC Appeal Process Following Favorable XRP Ruling
Ripple CEO foresees long SEC appeal after XRP ruling. Case highlights the need for clear crypto regulation in the U.S.
Binance Plans 1,500 to 3,000 Layoffs due to DOJ Probe, Reported CNBC
The biggest crypto exchange Binance is reportedly planning to layoff between 1,500 and 3,000 employees by the end of the year, according to an anonymous source cited by CNBC on July 14, 2023. This move is seen as a response to an ongoing probe by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC.