SEC scraps 19b-4 requirement, asks crypto ETF issuers to withdraw their filings
SEC adopts generic standards, ending the need for individual 19b-4 filings. Crypto ETF issuers will now focus on S-1 reviews, possibly speeding up the ETF launch timelines. Altcoin ETFs face…
Justin Sun publicly asks for the unfreezing of his WLFI tokens
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) froze 540M tokens linked to Justin Sun’s wallet. Sun insists the freeze violates investor rights and trust. WLFI price has fallen from $0.46 at launch to…
Chainlink price up as Trump asks House to “get GENIUS” on his desk ASAP
Chainlink price is slightly up in early trading on Thursday. This comes as Trump asks the House to “get GENIUS” on his desk ASAP. Chainlink’s technology could be massive for…
Coinbase asks SEC for breakdown of cost of Gensler’s war on crypto
Coinbase goes after SEC for details on cost of war on crypto. The exchange has filed a FOIA request asking for SEC’s documents during the leadership of former SEC chair…
FTX’s head of engineering asks judge to spare him prison sentence
Nishad Singh’s lawyers claim he is an “uncommonly selfless individual” They believe he should receive a lighter sentence because of his limited role in FTX’s collapse The former head of…
IMF MD asks for global preparation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
IMF’s Georgieva urges global readiness for CBDCs at Singapore FinTech Festival. CBDCs are a potential cash replacement, enhancing resilience, and promoting financial inclusion. IMF introduces CBDC handbook and acknowledges BIS’s…
US Senator asks DOJ to consider criminal charges against Binance and Tether
US Senator Cynthia Lummis asks the Department of Justice (DOJ) to criminally charge crypto exchange Binance and USDT issuer Tether. Lummis cites the two companies’ role in aiding illicit fundraising…
Coinbase asks users to switch USDT for the ‘reputable’ USDC
Crypto exchange Coinbase wants its users to switch their USDT for USDC. The company calls USDC the trusted and reputable stablecoin. Coinbase is a co-founder of Circle, the company that…