4 times key players in crypto were accused of insider trading

There have been some high-profile instances of insider trading at major exchanges that show a larger issue underneath. 

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Puma partners with Web3 mobile game, Infinex NFTs top $40M sales: Nifty Newsletter

Footwear distributor Puma partnered with a Web3 game, integrating characters based on the brand into a sports mobile game.

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Why is the SEC going after digital art and monkey pictures? Law Decoded

OpenSea faces SEC scrutiny as the debate over NFTs as unregistered securities heats up, causing a stir in the crypto world.

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Coinbases Stand With Crypto creates NFT legal defense fund

Coinbase has emerged as a vocal advocate for the crypto industry in the face of ongoing regulatory crackdowns in the United States.

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Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a Coinbase-backed non-profit organization, is leading efforts to establish the Creator Defense Fund initiative that has raised $6 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and NFT marketplace OpenSea. According to a Sept. 13 press release, a16z contributed $1 million to the fund, while OpenSea pledged the remaining $5 […]

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Rare Ape CryptoPunk sells for $1.5M, Magic Eden dominates NFT trading volume: Nifty Newsletter

A group of blockchain advocates urged the United States Congress to clearly define NFTs in response to the SEC Wells notice to OpenSea.

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Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs

The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs.

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SEC Targets OpenSea: Are NFTs Collectibles or Securities?

The SEC issues a Wells Notice to OpenSea, questioning the classification of certain NFTs as securities, potentially impacting the entire NFT market. (Read More)

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Why is the SEC going after digital art and monkey pictures?

The SEC has targeted the largest NFT marketplace for unregistered securities trading, and the crypto community is outraged.

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SEC's Wells Notice to OpenSea Sparks Debate Over NFTs as Securities

The SEC's Wells Notice to OpenSea raises questions about whether NFTs should be classified as securities, potentially impacting the future of digital art and collectibles. (Read More)

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SECs Onslaught Against OpenSea Meant To Distract Crypto Sector, Asserts Kraken Founder

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OpenSea vs. SEC: The Battle Over NFT Regulation Intensifies

In a dramatic ramping up of its regulatory actions, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to OpenSea, a warning that the regulator intends to sue the leading NFT marketplace. According to the SEC’s opinion, the NFTs exchanged on the OpenSea platform might be considered securities, a step that would […]

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Trump's 4th NFT collection sees $2.2M in sales

Donald Trumps latest NFT collection sparked criticism, with some describing the former presidents crypto push as a grift. 

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Crypto advocates criticize SEC notice to OpenSea

Its unclear whether the SEC will pursue an enforcement action against the OpenSea marketplace, but its CEO alleged regulators believe NFTs on our platform are securities.

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SECs Next Crypto Target: Regulator Goes After NFT Platform OpenSea

The company's CEO said the team was 'shocked' by the SEC's actions.

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OpenSea CEO vows to fight SECs NFT crackdown with $5 million defense fund

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer announced that the firm received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) because the regulator considers the NFTs on its platform securities. In an Aug. 28 statement on X, Finzer expressed surprise at the SEC’s broad action against creators and artists. He stated: “We’re shocked the SEC […]

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OpenSea marketplace receives Wells notice from the SEC

CEO Devin Finzer pledged to stand up and fight any potential enforcement action the regulator might bring involving NFTs.

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Fortnite-Style Web3 Game OpenSeason to Airdrop $FU Tokens to NFT Holders

This campaign allows players to earn $FU by playing the game, holding NFTs, and inviting new players.

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Pudgy Penguins sold 1M plushies in 12 months, says CEO

Physical versions of the popular Pudgy Penguin NFT collections are selling like hotcakes.

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AI and Social Dapps Lead Growth as Crypto Market Cools Post-Trump Election

DeFi suffered most in Q1 with a 15% decline due to lower trading volume compared to Q4 2024.

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