In a recent high-profile case, an Alabama man was arrested for allegedly hacking into the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account. This incident has drawn significant attention due to its potential impact on the financial markets and the cunning…
Will the SEC classify Solana and Polygon as securities?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, a sector under intense scrutiny. In one of its recent actions, the SEC has filed a legal complaint against Cumberland DRW, a prominent Chicago-based crypto…
Is the SEC Pressuring Cumberland DRW on Crypto Trading?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly increased its focus on regulating the cryptocurrency industry, especially regarding compliance with securities laws. As digital assets gain more traction, the SEC’s involvement in enforcing regulations has become central to the…
Crypto.com sues SEC over jurisdictional limits and token rules
Crypto.com, has recently taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to a Wells Notice, a prelude to enforcement actions. The lawsuit comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly concerning the SEC’s…
SEC Forces Mango Markets to Settle Regulatory Claims
The entities associated with Mango Markets, a decentralized finance project, have reached settlements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This follows a series of legal actions taken by the SEC against various crypto projects for allegedly selling unregistered…
BNY gains SEC support for digital asset custody beyond ETF
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY), one of the largest custodian banks in the world, has entered the digital assets market, seeking to expand its offerings beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. With an established reputation in…
Coinbase legal battle with SEC sparks debate on digital asset rules
Coinbase has become the focal point of an ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This clash represents a broader issue faced by the crypto industry regarding regulatory uncertainty surrounding digital assets. The company has pushed…
SEC Approves Nasdaq Options Trading for iShares Bitcoin ETF
The recent approval by the SEC has sparked significant interest in the financial world, particularly regarding Nasdaq Inc.’s application to list options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency investment landscape, paving…
SEC Settlement Limits eToro’s Crypto Trading for U.S. Users
eToro , a popular social trading and investment platform, reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The settlement outlines specific restrictions that the platform must now follow for its U.S. users. These changes come amidst growing…
Galois Capital fined by SEC for improper asset handling with FTX
Galois Capital Management, a crypto investment firm, has been in the spotlight recently due to its entanglement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm is facing a significant $225,000 fine after the SEC alleged that it violated crucial…
DeFi’s $292M KelpDAO Stress Test: Standard Chartered Says ‘Bent Not Broken,’ JPMorgan Disagrees
At 17:35 UTC on April 18, 2026, an attacker tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sent a single forged cross-chain message through KelpDAO’s LayerZero bridge. The bridge accepted it, releasing 116,500 rsETH tokens, roughly 18% of the entire restaked-Ethereum supply,…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a bold new privacy framework designed to make private transactions the default experience for Ethereum wallet users.…
