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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...

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...

Meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has experienced a surge in trading volume and price activity leading up to the 2024 presidential election. A Benzinga poll asks readers to choose whether a victory by Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in the election could have a more positive impact on...

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...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turned down Elon Musk‘s offer to pay $2,923 for missing a deposition related to his 2022 Twitter purchase. The SEC is now seeking sanctions against the billionaire. What Happened: The SEC is probing whether Elon Musk or his associates engaged...

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...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler wished Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) a "Happy Sweet Sixteen" ahead of the white paper anniversary. What happened: During an interview with Bloomberg Technology Tuesday, Gensler said, "This Halloween it will be 16 years since Satoshi Nakamoto wrote that white paper. So happy, sweet 16...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged four major companies — Unisys Corp.(NYSE:UIS), Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) and Mimecast — with making materially misleading public disclosures related to cybersecurity risks and breaches. SEC argued...

In a fresh display of growing discord within the SEC, Commissioner Mark Uyeda has slammed the agency’s cryptocurrency policy, calling it a “disaster” for assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Despite rising criticism, Chairman Gary...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating bankrupt EV startup Fisker, the regulator said in a filing dated this month. What Happened: The SEC said that it has an ongoing police and regulatory interest in Fisker’s books and records and may need to request or subpoena...

The U.S. Justice Department and the SEC have backed the class action lawsuit against AI chip giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) in the Supreme Court, which accused Nvidia of hiding its cryptocurrency revenue. What Happened: The DOJ and SEC are advocating for the continuation of the lawsuit, which was...

In a notable development, the SEC has won a case against blockchain firm Rivetz over the sale of unregistered securities. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC’s motion for summary judgment, a decision made without a trial, CoinDesk reported Tuesday. The SEC is...

Billionaire Mark Cuban recently expressed interest in leading the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), criticizing the agency’s handling of cryptocurrency regulations under current Chair Gary Gensler. As a well-known NBA team owner and advocate for digital assets like Dogecoin (CRYPTO:...