SEC Sues Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius, Alleges Misrepresentation of Customer Count and Risky Practices

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender, Celsius. The suit, filed Thursday, also names former CEO Alexander “Alex” Mashinsky as a defendant. Both he and the company stand accused of falsely promising investors a safe investment with high returns. Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Accused by SEC of [...]

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SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute

The SEC argued that Krakens defenses about the major questions doctrine are a due process fail as a matter of the law.

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Crypto Exchange Bittrex Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Following SEC Lawsuit

Bittrex Inc., the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware after being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to register with the regulator. The exchange reportedly has over 100,000 creditors and liabilities ranging from $500 million to $1 billion. Bittrex Bankruptcy Filing Reveals Over 100,000 Creditors [...]

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SEC Seeks Court Approval to Freeze Binance US Crypto Assets, Citing Customer Safety Concerns

Seeking court approval, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively pursuing a measure to freeze cryptocurrency assets linked to Binance US. In order to to “ensure the safety of customer assets,” the securities regulator deems this action as an urgent necessity. SEC Files Emergency Motion to Freeze Assets Held by BAM Management US [...]

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Bittrex Requests Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit, Arguing for Congressional Approval in Crypto Regulation

According to a recent court filing, the U.S. subsidiary of Bittrex has requested the dismissal of the case filed against the exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Attorneys for Bittrex argue that the SEC cannot regulate cryptocurrency assets as securities without approval from Congress. SEC Lawsuit: Bittrex Seeks Dismissal, Citing Lack of [...]

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