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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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SEC's Response Spurs Bitcoin ETF Amendments by BlackRock, VanEck
2024-01-09T16:03:05.219+02:00
These amendments aim to address the protection of shareholders in insolvency situations.
The financial landscape anticipates the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the SEC.
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Bitcoin ETF Deadline Week: SEC Chief Warns on Crypto Investments
2024-01-08T20:48:46.678+02:00
Gary Gensler has warned of high risks in crypto investments.
Fraudulent schemes loom in the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies.
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"BlackRock Definitely Has the Right Advisors for Bitcoin ETF": Legal Expert Dr Zvi Gabbay
2023-12-22T18:25:11.416+02:00
In the second part of the interview, Dr Gabbay admires the EU's crypto approach and noted that the US is pushing away the crypto business.
"This is also the opportunity for politicians to step in and start offering their solutions."
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24 Million Americans Gain Entry to Investing Market for the Elites
2023-12-20T17:13:05.053+02:00
Inflation increases the number of US-accredited investors by 18.5%.
Many of them choose gold as an alternative investment.
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DTCC Pledges Compliance with SEC’s New Treasury Regulations
2023-12-14T19:14:26.706+02:00
The SEC plans to mandate central clearing for US Treasury cash and repo markets by a specific deadline.
DTCC has issued a statement highlighting its plans to comply with the amended regulations.
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"The SEC Is Wrong and They're Already Paying for it": Regulatory Expert Zvi Gabbay
2023-12-13T18:27:25.400+02:00
In the two-part interview, Dr. Gabbay discusses the approach of the SEC towards crypto regulation from a legal point of view.
"What's amazing is that they go ahead and file a complaint against Kraken, which shows that they're not hearing the message”.
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Apex Fintech Solutions Renews IPO Plans, Files Documents with the SEC
2023-12-12T16:39:33.967+02:00
The company has confidentially submitted Form S-1 to the regulator for a potential IPO.
Details about the number of shares, prices, and final offerings remain undisclosed.
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SEC Targets Five Brokers in $525M Investment Fraud Scheme
2023-12-07T16:45:45.471+02:00
Defendants allegedly pocketed $88M in undisclosed fees from investors.
These offerings drew investments from more than 4,000 individuals globally.
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News Nuggets | 28 November: Ledger Partners with YouHodler; KX Launches AI Server
2023-11-28T13:42:10.499+02:00
Also, FCA warned against two clone firms; Mastercard and Warply teamed up in MENA.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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BlackRock Files Prospectus for Spot Ether ETF with SEC
2023-11-16T19:28:36.583+02:00
Ether briefly surged on the news amid optimism about ETF developments.
BlackRock is anticipating SEC's feedback on its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF.
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News Nuggets | 16 November: Fortex Integrates with StoneX; XS.com Appoints Country Manager
2023-11-16T13:17:05.688+02:00
Wedbush Securities was fined $350,000; the SEC charged traders following a fraud valued at $1.5 million.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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SEC Distributes $1 Billion to Harmed Investors in 2023
2023-11-15T11:22:40.846+02:00
SEC escalates enforcement with 784 actions in FY23.
The regulator also paid out a record number of rewards to whistleblowers.
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