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Gensler’s next move: How SEC leadership could evolve under Harris or Trump

The article discusses potential outcomes for U.S. crypto regulation depending on the presidential election results, impacting SEC Chair Gary Gensler's position and the agency's leadership dynamics.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 20:13 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs lays off 16% of staff amid ZKsync demand drop; SEC charges Galois Capital; WazirX hacker transfers $6.5 million; Hypernative secures funding; Scottish court seizes bitcoin.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

The Daily: Matter Labs cuts staff as ZKsync demand falls, SEC charges Galois Capital and more

Matter Labs trimmed its workforce by 16% as demand for ZKsync Era continues to fall. The SEC charged and settled with the crypto-focused investment advisory firm Galois Capital over custody issues. The entity behind the WazirX hack moved $6.5 million in ether to the sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 17:21 PM

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SEC should create ‘customized’ S-1 forms for digital asset securities: commissioner Mark Uyeda

SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda advocates for a tailored S-1 registration form for digital asset securities, emphasizing regulatory clarity and flexibility amid ongoing legal uncertainties.

theblock.co • 03/09/2024 - 06:29 AM

The Daily: Harris slumps behind Trump on Polymarket, SEC warns FTX over stablecoin repayments and more

The SEC warns FTX against using stablecoins for creditor repayments, while OKX gains a Singapore license and global crypto investment products face notable outflows.

theblock.co • 02/09/2024 - 14:46 PM

The Daily: OpenSea's Wells Notice, TON blockchain's outage, Hamster Kombat's token airdrop and more

OpenSea faces SEC action, TON blockchain outage, Sony's Ethereum Layer 2 testnet launched, and Haru Invest CEO attacked during trial; token airdrop announced for Hamster Kombat.

theblock.co • 28/08/2024 - 17:15 PM

The Daily: OpenSea's Wells Notice, TON blockchain's outage, Hamster Kombat's token airdrop and more

OpenSea faces SEC action threats; TON experiences a six-hour outage; Sony unveils Ethereum Layer 2 testnet; Haru Invest's CEO assaulted; Hamster Kombat announces token airdrop.

theblock.co • 28/08/2024 - 17:15 PM

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval to list and trade bitcoin index options

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval to offer Bitcoin Index Options, enabling hedging of bitcoin positions, marking a milestone for cryptocurrency derivatives in the U.S.

theblock.co • 27/08/2024 - 14:31 PM

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Abra settles SEC charges of unregistered sale of crypto asset securities in Abra Earn

The SEC settled charges against Abra for unregistered crypto asset securities. Abra's yield-earning service used customer assets without compliance, leading to penalties and a prohibition on violations.

theblock.co • 26/08/2024 - 18:35 PM

PayPal and Anchorage partner on PYUSD stablecoin rewards program

PayPal and Anchorage Digital are launching a stablecoin rewards program, allowing users to earn yield on PYUSD without staking, amidst growing interest in PayPal's stablecoin.

theblock.co • 23/08/2024 - 21:16 PM

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