XRP rises 3% following Garlinghouse’s announcement about Ripple ending SEC cross-appeal

XRP rises 3% following Garlinghouse's announcement about Ripple ending SEC cross-appeal

XRP Prices Climb Following Legal Developments XRP prices jumped by 3% on Friday after Ripple Labs’ CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, announced that the company would not pursue a cross appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He expressed optimism regarding the SEC’s own appeal, suggesting that they might not succeed either. “Ripple is dropping […]

JPMorgan and SEC hold talks about onchain capital markets.

JPMorgan and SEC hold talks about onchain capital markets.

JPMorgan Meets SEC on Digital Asset Regulations Executives from some of the largest banks in the U.S. recently met with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Cryptocurrency Task Force. The main topic? The possible effects of new regulations on digital assets and the movement of capital markets to blockchain. During the discussions, JPMorgan Chase’s leaders focused […]

SEC invites feedback on Franklin Templeton’s proposals for XRP and SOL ETFs

SEC invites feedback on Franklin Templeton's proposals for XRP and SOL ETFs

SEC Seeks Public Input on Franklin Templeton ETFs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a public comment period regarding asset manager Franklin Templeton’s proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading on two cryptocurrency exchanges associated with the Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange. In separate filings made on Tuesday, the SEC indicated that U.S. […]

Rep. Stefanik calls on the SEC to investigate Harvard for allegedly hiding information from investors

Rep. Stefanik calls on the SEC to investigate Harvard for allegedly hiding information from investors

Investigation Request Towards Harvard by Rep. Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to look into Harvard University. She, as a Harvard alumna, expressed concerns about the institution potentially withholding “material information” from recent bond investors amidst ongoing tensions with the Trump administration over federal funding. In a […]

Coinbase looking for SEC permission to provide blockchain-based shares

Coinbase looking for SEC permission to provide blockchain-based shares

Coinbase is seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer “tokenized stocks” to its users, according to the company’s chief executive in a Reuters interview. Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, indicated that this initiative is a priority for the company. Tokenized stocks involve converting a company’s shares into digital […]

Trump Media Confirms Its Bitcoin Deal: SEC Approval

Trump Media Confirms Its Bitcoin Deal: SEC Approval

The news hit like a sudden splash in calm waters. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has reached a significant milestone. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved the registration of financial contracts tied to Bitcoin. This approval opens the door for integrating cryptocurrency into financial strategies, and true to its founder’s bold […]

Ex-Crypto Executive Named SEC Director of Trading and Markets

Ex-Crypto Executive Named SEC Director of Trading and Markets

New SEC Trading and Markets Director Appointed A former cryptocurrency executive has been appointed as the director of trading and markets at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Jamie Selway, an experienced financial services professional, will take on this new position starting June 17, according to a recent press release from the agency. SEC Chairman […]