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The warning to Coinbase that it’s breaking securities laws may signal the long-awaited attack on crypto’s foundations, but also may set up a court fight that finally answers q...

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 23, 2023 at 10:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

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SEC Urges Investors to Be Cautious With Crypto Securities

The warning comes one day after Coinbase disclosed the receipt of a Wells Notice from the U.S. securities regulator.

By Jamie Crawley

Mar 23, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice

The regulator issued Coinbase a Wells notice on Wednesday, informing the company that it is planning future enforcement action against it.

By Jamie Crawley

Mar 23, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

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UK Financial Regulator Expands Enforcement Against Crypto ATMs to East London

The FCA began taking action against illegal crypto ATMs last month, inspecting sites in the northern city of Leeds.

By Jamie Crawley

Mar 8, 2023 at 10:09 a.m. UTC

Mar 8, 2023

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US SEC Plans to Keep Growing Crypto Unit as Enforcement Ramps Up

The securities regulator has almost filled the 20 slots previously added to its crypto squad and is looking to increase that number even further, a spokesperson said.

By Jesse Hamilton

Mar 1, 2023 at 8:22 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount

The U.S. securities regulator has now issued dozens of actions outlining how it defines a crypto security and which firms should be exchanges, but the industry is in a holding...

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 21, 2023 at 4:53 p.m. UTC

Feb 21, 2023

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Bernstein: SEC Tightening of Crypto Regulations Is Not an Existential Threat

Some in the industry had expressed concern that crypto was actively being removed from the banking system with an attack on stablecoins and custody rules, the report said.

By Will Canny

Feb 17, 2023 at 10:18 a.m. UTC

Feb 17, 2023

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Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?

Insiders, experts and the rhetoric of officials suggest a reckoning with the government is inevitable for the big exchanges, and this week’s action against Kraken could be jus...

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 10, 2023 at 3:54 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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US CFTC Chief Promises More ‘Precedent-Setting’ Crypto Enforcement Cases

Commission Chairman Behnam says his agency is gearing up for another year of significant actions in the crypto industry as he tries to ramp up his enforcement staff.

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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