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Robinhood – The SEC Is Coming
2024-05-08T11:18:10.774+02:00
The SEC is jumping in with both feet.
Robinhood have received a Wells Notice from the US governmental body.
In a massive understatement, the company's execs have said that they're "disappointed".
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SEC Targets Robinhood's Crypto Trading Arm with Potential Enforcement Action
2024-05-06T16:12:55.920+02:00
The regulator issued a Wells notice against Robinhood Crypto on May 4.
Robinhood contends that the listed assets on the trading platform are not securities.
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Cheetah Fund Investors Lose $9 Million in Alleged Fraudulent Scheme
2024-04-25T10:09:10.356+02:00
Craig Allen could have misappropriated at least $2.64 million from the fund and its investors.
The Commission seeks penalties and a bar against his participation in the securities market.
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Ripple vs. SEC: Trial Resumes as Crypto Industry Braces for Impact
2024-04-23T09:53:37.090+02:00
The SEC is accusing Ripple Labs of offering unregistered securities.
Last year, the securities regulator dropped related charges against Ripple's CEO and Co-Founder.
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SEC Takes Aim at DeFi Exchange Uniswap in Potential Enforcement Action
2024-04-10T22:41:51.723+02:00
The crypto exchange contends that its services are legal and beneficial.
Uniswap has assured users that it will continue offering its services.
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Senvest Hit with $6.5 Million SEC Fine over Compliance Slip
2024-04-04T11:40:08.901+02:00
The company was penalized for not adhering to electronic communication recordkeeping rules.
The SEC found that Senvest broke the rules from 2019 to 2021.
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Coinbase Faces Regulatory Heat as Judge Allows SEC's Lawsuit to Proceed
2024-03-27T20:14:08.808+02:00
The SEC accuses the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities.
Coinbase opposed the SEC's classification of some digital assets as securities.
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Coinbase Draws Support from Allies in Push for Regulatory Clarity from the SEC
2024-03-19T19:57:24.730+02:00
The crypto exchange emphasized the importance of predictable regulations to enhance compliance in the industry.
The outcome of the legal dispute between Coinbase and the SEC is expected to significantly impact the crypto industry.
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SEC Hits Genesis with $21 Million Penalty over Unregistered Crypto Lending Program
2024-03-19T15:37:39.530+02:00
Gemini Earn program promised interest payments on crypto assets loaned to Genesis before collapsing in 2022.
According to the SEC, this offering violated disclosure requirements meant to protect investors.
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Advisers Pay $400K Settelment for Overhyping AI Investment Strategies
2024-03-18T14:33:53.923+02:00
Firms were fined for misleading statements about artificial intelligence capabilities.
Delphia must pay $225K and Global Predictions $175K in civil penalties.
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US Senators Urge SEC to Halt Crypto ETP Approvals Due to Disclosure Concerns
2024-03-15T16:42:01.235+02:00
Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler warned of the risks retail investors could face from crypto ETPs.
The legislators cited a survey that reveals that 70% of brokers' communications with retail investors violated disclosure rules.
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Breaking: SEC Website Goes Dark, Bitcoin Tumbles in Aftermath
2024-03-15T09:43:17.075+02:00
Speculations arise that there might have been a DDoS or cyber attack.
The SEC has not yet officially addressed the issue.
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SEC Slaps VanEck Associates with $1.75M Fine for Concealing Influencer in ETF Launch
2024-02-16T16:36:38.789+02:00
The settlement terms include a cease-and-desist order.
Van Eck launched VanEck Social Sentiment ETF in March 2021.
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SEC Fines 16 Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers over Off-Channel Communication Lapses
2024-02-09T18:03:24.578+02:00
Off-channel communications, including personal text messages, were not preserved as required.
Each firm admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay substantial fines.
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SEC Hits TradeStation Crypto with $1.5 Million Penalty over Unregistered Services
2024-02-07T22:17:41.171+02:00
TradeStation intends to terminate its services in the US on February 22, 2024.
The company will pay an additional $1.5 million to settle similar charges by state regulatory authorities.
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SEC Charges American Bitcoin Academy's Founder with $1.2M Fraud
2024-02-02T22:41:21.941+02:00
Brian Sewell's promised of an AI-driven hedge fund that were revealed to be a fraudulent scheme.
Fifteen students invested $1.2 million based on Sewell's promises.
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Zipmex under Scrutiny: Thailand Orders Suspension over Financial Irregularities
2024-02-02T15:18:04.242+02:00
The concerns highlighted by Thailand's regulator include issues related to capital maintenance and business structure.
Zipmex is required to adhere to specific corrective actions, including rectifying its financial position.
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SEC's Grewal to Pursue a Culture of Proactive Compliance
2024-01-25T13:47:12.792+02:00
Grewal: “Public trust in our institutions is faltering."
He provided clear rules for companies to follow in terms of compliance.
Grewal also outlined how companies could enhance their compliance initiatives.
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SEC Bolsters Investor Safeguards in Latest SPAC Regulations
2024-01-24T19:10:41.007+02:00
The new regulations focus on adequate disclosures and heightened issuer obligations.
The SEC aims to enhance investor protection with new requirements for adequate information about target companies.
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SEC Points to "SIM Swap" Attack in Bitcoin ETF Approval Hoax
2024-01-23T22:55:26.207+02:00
The regulator mentioned that the multi-factor authentication had been disabled in July 2023.
The SEC requested that X terminated unauthorized access when its account was breached.
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SEC Probes B. Riley’s Nomura-Backed Deal Involving FRG Acquisition
2024-01-22T14:58:50.544+02:00
This investigation focuses on B. Riley's role in the buyout of FRG, a deal that Nomura partially financed.
B. Riley has denied receiving official communication from the regulator.
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South Korea Defies Trend: Rejects Crypto ETFs despite SEC's Approval
2024-01-12T15:40:14.497+02:00
The FSC has emphasized that the crypto ETF brokerage may violate the Capital Market Act.
Despite the current stance, the regulator has hinted at possible future developments.
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Bitcoin ETF Battle: BlackRock, Ark Cut Fees amid False Approval Alert
2024-01-10T15:45:35.089+02:00
These changes followed a false announcement on the SEC's website claiming approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has lowered its fee from 0.30% to 0.25%.
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SEC Twitter Hack Causes Chaos and Memes
2024-01-10T14:07:32.707+02:00
Bitcoin's price drops, positions liquidated, community cries "manipulation".
The memelords go to town.
Twitter claims that it isn't to blame.
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SEC's Twitter Account "Compromised" in False Bitcoin ETF Announcement
2024-01-10T00:10:15.018+02:00
Gary Gensler clarified the stance of the SEC after a tweet falsely claimed approval for spot Bitcoin ETF.
This development led to volatility in the price of Bitcoin, which surged to over $47,000.
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