Opinion: Has the SEC outlived its purpose?
The SEC needs to remember what its purpose is and its people shouldn't just see it as a way to further their careers or settle grudges.
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Accounting apocalypse: FTX auditor Prager Metis sued by the SEC
Prager Metis, which took care of the books for FTX has had a complaint filed against it for failing to follow rules for public accountants.
Coinbase tells SEC it no longer thinks crypto is the future of finance
Coinbase had claimed that, through crypto, it was creating more economic freedom for the world. Now it says it's just selling Beanie Babies.
Crypto Twitter misinterpreted everything in SEC v. Ripple
In the SEC's case against Ripple, a judge has partially denied the SEC’s request for summary judgment leading some to claim a win for Ripple.
Scoop: European states working with SEC on Binance investigation
Protos has been told that several European countries have been spurred into action after Binance was indicted by the SEC earlier this month.
Explained: Crypto assets deemed as securities by the SEC
Here's a list of dozens of utility tokens and crypto assets that the SEC has classified as unregistered securities offerings.
What did Gary Gensler really say when he promoted Algorand?
Following news that the SEC is charging Algorand, Crypto Twitter is sharing an old clip of SEC chair Gary Gensler praising the protocol.
— Crypto, Hivemapper
Hivemapper CEO hints tokens equal ownership, SEC may not like it
If the decentralized mapping network's HONEY token does represent equity, it would likely have to be registered with the SEC.
SEC probes Binance, Reuters finds billions in crypto washed via the exchange
A bad week for CZ. The SEC probes Binance BNB ICO while Reuters proves billions in wash trading occurred via the exchange from 2017 to 2021.
— Crypto, Regulation
Regulation Best Interest: How the SEC’s rule impacts crypto
Speaking at a securities industry event, SEC chairman Gary Gensler also fired off warnings about unregistered securities and the gamification of crypto.