21Shares US has announced a 3-for-1 stock split for its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF $ARKB, scheduled to take effect on June 16, 2025. The move aims to enhance accessibility and liquidity for investors by lowering the per-share price of one of the fastest-growing spot Bitcoin ETFs on the market.
On Thursday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). This decision marks a notable shift in the regulatory stance of the SEC towards the cryptocurrency sector amid the return of former President Donald Trump to the White House.
Blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping the very infrastructure of global financial markets. A striking example of such innovation is the recent initiative by Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. $BRPHF, a prominent player in digital financial services. Billionaire founder Michael Novogratz has confirmed that the company is currently engaged in discussions with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the potential tokenization of its own shares and other securities via Galaxy Digital’s proprietary digital asset platform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a significant decision concerning stablecoins, which have recently garnered attention from both investors and regulators. This ruling has exempted the issuers of such assets from the need to register with the SEC, potentially impacting the market significantly.
The recent legal developments involving Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, have captured the attention of the global financial community. At the center of the controversy is Gemini Earn, a crypto lending program that enabled users to lend digital assets such as Bitcoin in return for interest, with Gemini charging a fee of 4.29%. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns that the program was launched without the proper registration required for such financial products.
In a recent announcement, Ripple Labs' Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoti, revealed that the company has reached a settlement in the civil lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Under the settlement, Ripple Labs will pay a reduced fine of $50 million, a significant reduction from the original $125 million penalty. This resolution marks a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between regulators and the cryptocurrency industry, amidst a trend toward more flexible oversight by the SEC.
A recent decision by a U.S. federal judge has dismissed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against online entrepreneur Richard Hart. The case, which has stirred significant discussion in the cryptocurrency and financial markets sectors, centered on allegations that Hart attracted more than USD 1 billion through unregistered cryptocurrency offerings and defrauded investors of USD 12.1 million through luxury asset purchases.
Franklin Templeton Investments, a well-known name in asset management, has recently announced plans to seek regulatory approval for launching a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on cryptocurrency indices. This strategy emerges in response to shifts in the political landscape, particularly following Donald Trump's recent victory in the U.S. presidential elections.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for an innovative fund from Bitwise $BITW, which allows investors to hold spot Bitcoin $BTCUSD and Ethereum $ETHUSD. This marks a significant development in the world of cryptocurrencies, opening new avenues for the investment community seeking to diversify their portfolios.
In recent years, cryptocurrency funds have become a hot topic in the financial world. One of the latest developments is NYSE Arca’s proposal to convert Grayscale’s XRP Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move marks a significant step in advancing cryptocurrency investment tools and opens the door for new opportunities in this rapidly growing market.
Cryptocurrency asset manager $BITW has made a significant move in the evolving landscape of meme coins by filing an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the price of dogecoin (DOGE). For this endeavor, Bitwise submitted the required S-1 documentation, a necessity for companies intending to issue a new security on the public financial market.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday repealed accounting guidance that had long been a point of contention within the cryptocurrency industry. This move by President Donald Trump marks a departure from the previous administration's policies and represents a significant victory for the digital asset sector.
