SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is an independent agency of the United States federal government.

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Report: New Crypto Ruling Complicates Ripple and Coinbase Cases
Report: New Crypto Ruling Complicates Ripple and Coinbase Cases
August 01, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A new court ruling has reportedly dampened a recent court victory for the cryptocurrency industry. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled Monday (July 31) that cryptocurrencies are considered...

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Coinbase CEO: SEC’s Request Would Have Meant End of Crypto
Coinbase CEO: SEC’s Request Would Have Meant End of Crypto
July 31, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would have put a stop to all trading on the cryptocurrency platform except for...

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The Ripple Effect: What Proposed US Crypto Legislation Looks Like 
The Ripple Effect: What Proposed US Crypto Legislation Looks Like 
July 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. crypto crackdown started at the top, but the sector’s fractures were bottom-up.  Some of the digital asset industry’s biggest names, like Coinbase and...

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SEC Adopts New Rules Requiring Disclosure of Cybersecurity Incidents
SEC Adopts New Rules Requiring Disclosure of Cybersecurity Incidents
July 26, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules requiring public and foreign private companies to disclose all material cybersecurity incidents. The new rules will also...

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Kellogg Files for Split as Food Companies Bite Off More Than They Can Chew
Kellogg Files for Split as Food Companies Bite Off More Than They Can Chew
July 25, 2023  |  Business

The Kellogg Company is getting closer to splitting off its cereal company, as packaged food giants become so massive that it can be hard to...

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This Week In Payments: Rules for AI, Block Picks a Fee Fight and FedNow Arrives
This Week In Payments: Rules for AI, Block Picks a Fee Fight and FedNow Arrives
July 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

This week in payments saw the SEC weigh in on artificial intelligence (AI), the long-awaited debut of the FedNow instant payments rail to mixed reviews,...

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Twitter Plans to Subpoena Sen. Warren in Legal Battle Against FTC
Twitter Plans to Subpoena Sen. Warren in Legal Battle Against FTC
July 20, 2023  |  Legal

Twitter is reportedly planning to issue to subpoena Sen. Elizabeth Warren in connection with its ongoing legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The social media platform plans to...

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Nasdaq Halts Plans for US Digital Asset Custodian Business
Nasdaq Halts Plans for US Digital Asset Custodian Business
July 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq has halted its planned launch of a U.S. digital asset custodian business, citing the shifting business and regulatory environment. At the same time, the company...

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SEC Chair Expresses Disappointment in Ripple Labs Ruling
SEC Chair Expresses Disappointment in Ripple Labs Ruling
July 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reportedly said the agency is “disappointed” in last week’s court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs....

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