SEC Charges Shapeshift With Regulatory Violations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets, with SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voicing their dissent and concerns about the SEC’s current approach toward crypto […] Source link

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What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry

Celsius was one of the top lenders in the crypto ecosystem during the bull market in 2021. At its peak, it served 1.7 million customers and managed $25 billion in assets. All that came crashing down in June 2022 amid major flaws in the company’s working structure. The bear market in 2022, especially the Terra ecosystem implosion in May, exposed Celsius’ fragile business model, which was highly dependent on its native CEL (CEL) token and the high staking rewards it offered. The price of CEL fell dramatically in June after…

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XRP is not a security, Celsius CEO arrested on criminal charges…

Top Stories This Week Judge rules XRP is not a security in SEC’s case against Ripple Ripple Labs scored a victory in a district court in New York on July 13, with Judge Analisa Torres ruling partially in favor of the company in a case brought forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dating back to 2020. According to court documents, Judge Torres granted summary judgment in favor of Ripple Labs, ruling that the XRP token is not a security, but only in regard to programmatic sales on…

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