Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting or denying violations. 5 States Reach Settlement With GSB Group Over Unregistered
Bitcoin.com 2024-09-14 11:30
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency
Bitcoin.com 2024-09-14 04:30
Prediction market company Kalshi pushed back against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's move to block its new election contracts, saying they would harm the company.
CoinDesk 2024-09-14 02:10
The Motor City and State of Michigan see opportunity in creating a business-friendly environment for the Bitcoin and crypto industry, welcoming the Stand With Crypto Alliance.
Bitcoin Magazine 2024-09-13 23:20
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
CoinTelegraph 2024-09-13 22:47
Bankman-Fried's appeal could spotlight judicial conduct and fairness in high-profile financial crime cases, potentially influencing future trials. The post Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, alleges judicial bias appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Crypto Briefing 2024-09-13 22:19
Pro-XRP lawyer Fred Rispoli has publicly criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest investor alert, calling it misleading and suggesting it’s part of a larger scam. This comes amid backlash after the recent switch on the “crypto assets securities” stance. SEC Attracts Backlash On ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ Saga In a post on X, The post Pro-XRP Lawyer Deems SEC’s ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ Warning A Scam appeared first on CoinGape .
CoinGape 2024-09-13 22:18
The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations.
CoinTelegraph 2024-09-13 20:50
If this goes through, Turkish citizens transacting more than $205 in the country will be fined 10% of the transacted amount. Turkey plans to impose a limit on cash payments The post Will Turkey’s $205 Ceiling on Cash Payments Affect Crypto appeared first on Live Bitcoin News .
Live Bitcoin News 2024-09-13 20:39
Though purportedly not connected to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022.
CoinTelegraph 2024-09-13 20:24
Tether hired a government-affairs veteran from PayPal and Chainalysis, Jesse Spiro, to head its own shop as the issuer of the leading {{USDT}} stablecoin has long been under a cloud of reported U.S. investigations.
CoinDesk 2024-09-13 19:55
Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has promised to hold the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accountable for the $15 billion loss that XRP investors suffered due to the SEC’s Ripple lawsuit. The legal expert, who is contesting against Senator Elizabeth Warren, famous for her anti-crypto stance, intends to fulfill this promise when he gets elected The post John Deaton Promises XRP Investors To Hold SEC Accountable For $15 Billion Loss appeared first on CoinGape .
CoinGape 2024-09-13 19:46