crypto regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is too tough on crypto, 18 Attorneys General allege in a new lawsuit. What Happened: AGs from 18 Republican-leaning states joined the DeFi Education Fund to file a lawsuit against the SEC for what they consider overly harsh regulation against...

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on Thursday defended his regulatory approach to crypto markets, emphasizing investor protection and compliance, as he hinted at an end of his stint as the agency’s chair. What Happened: In his remarks at the Practicing Law Institute’s 56th Annual Institute on...

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed $88,000, up nearly 11% in 24 hours and over 30% the past week, experts say that "euphoria has set into the market," suggesting prices could reach $100,000 before encountering serious resistance. This rise has fueled significant liquidations totaling $655.12...

Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) co-founder Sergey Nazarov on Friday said “the party’s back on” for cryptocurrency markets, predicting substantial industry growth amid potential changes in the U.S. regulatory landscape under Donald Trump‘s presidency. What Happened: “This is...

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) founder Brian Armstrong issued a strong warning to lawmakers, stating that opposing cryptocurrency is now a "good way to end your career." What Happened: Armstrong's comments follow election results that, according to his “reflections on the election through a...

Bernstein on Wednesday asserted that regulatory headwinds have transformed into tailwinds, following Donald Trump‘s victory in the U.S. presidential election. What Happened: "The market is nowhere close to factoring in this shift," stated Bernstein in its report on Wednesday. Bernstein's...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may see a leadership change as early as April or May 2025, following historical patterns that typically see the chair stepping down as new administrations take office. What Happened: According to a 10x Research report, Gary Gensler, the current SEC...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged to a new all time high of $75,358 on Wednesday during European trading hours, with market experts projecting further gains up to $120,000 amid expectations of crypto-friendly policies under Donald Trump‘s presidency, according to multiple industry leaders. What...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged to a new record high, touching $75,358 during early Wednesday trading in Europe and surpassing its previous peak of $73,737 from Mar. 14, as Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris to win the 2024 election. Although it later pulled back slightly to $73,879, the cryptocurrency...

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, defeating his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. Trump’s victory propelled Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to a new all time high of $75,358 on Wednesday morning, driven by market excitement over the election outcome and...

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, speculation has intensified over potential successors to Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gensler, appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, has faced criticism for his stringent regulatory stance,...

Former SEC lawyer and lead tech analyst at I/O Fund, Beth Kindig, on Wednesday equated restrictive policies on crypto to historic attempts at holding back major advancements, likening it to “stifling electricity because they had a stake in oil lamps.” What Happened: In an interview with...

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong on Tuesday expressed that the next head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should issue a public apology to Americans for the harm the agency has inflicted on the crypto sector. What Happened: Armstrong highlighted a series of...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Wednesday emphasized the importance of investor protection and transparent capital markets when discussing the SEC's approach to cryptocurrency regulation. What Happened: Responding to concerns about the SEC’s method of enforcing regulations in the crypto space in an...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is calling for modifications to the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), expressing concerns over the framework's current structure. ESMA on Oct. 16 issued an official opinion urging the European Commission to pursue...