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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday charged Massachusetts man Robert Scott Murray, and his company, Trillium Capital LLC, with a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the stock price of Getty Images Holdings Inc (NYSE:GETY). What Happened: The SEC accused Murray and Trillium of...

After months of battling, the SEC has ordered Elon Musk to testify regarding his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X. What Happened: Musk purchased the social media platform for $44 billion in 2022 and will testify in the case alleging potential federal securities law violations. A court...

The cryptocurrency market continues to see increased interest in 2024 from new investors. The door could be open for new investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrency Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Ethereum ETFs recently. With the news...

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton, noted that trading of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot ETFs in the U.S. was a foregone conclusion.  What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Clayon dissected the approval process for the investment avenues.  “There's the listing approval, which is what...

As digital assets gain more traction in the financial world, recent regulatory changes and increased interest from institutional investors are setting the stage for significant shifts in the market. One of the most impactful developments is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission‘s (SEC...

The House of Representatives’ recent passage of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), colloquially dubbed the “crypto bill,” has experts cautiously optimistic about the bill’s potential to bring much-needed regulatory clarity. Still,...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who has been in the eye of the storm over his positions on cryptocurrencies, didn’t participate in the decision to approve the first-ever spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs in the U.S, a departure from his involvement in the approval of the spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)...

In a move that could significantly boost mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This landmark decision follows months of speculation and anticipation, with the price of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)...

In recent weeks, several items have pointed to the cryptocurrency sector becoming a bigger issue for politicians ahead of the 2024 election. Ark Invest Founder Cathie Wood told Benzinga this would be the case with a prediction made back in August 2023. What Happened: While many voters could be...

In a surprising turn of events, the White House announced today that it will not veto the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a bill that would significantly impact how digital assets are regulated in the United States. What Happened: The administration emphasized...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly moving towards approving spot ether ETFs, according to a Barron’s report citing anonymous sources. What Happened: Barron’s detailed that the SEC staff informed exchanges on Monday that the agency is “leaning” towards...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent request for revisions to Ether ETF applications has sparked a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency industry. Benzinga talked to experts, who believe a potential green light for these ETFs could attract new investments and...

House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-Ga.) have expressed their strong opposition to a bill creating a definition for whether a digital asset is a security or a commodity. What Happened: Quoting an...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting revisions to applications for Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), sparking optimism within the cryptocurrency industry, which had previously braced for rejection. What Happened: “The SEC must decide whether to approve...

US asset management giant Fidelity has filed an amended S-1 application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: This development is closely watched by industry experts and investors alike, as the approval of such...