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Automated Crypto Investing App Coinseed Faces Fraud Charges in NY, SEC Lawsuits

Coinseed allegedly bilked investors of $1 million through false statements, hidden fees and a flopped token.

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Status of the SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nikhilesh De on the latest developments in the SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

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State of Crypto: Will 2021 Finally Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?

The market has matured since 2018, when bitcoin ETF applications last hit a peak. It's unclear whether that's enough to see one approved.

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NYDIG Files for Bitcoin ETF, Adding to Firms Hoping 2021 Is When SEC Finally Says 'Yes'

The filing comes on the same day as bitcoin hit $50,000 for the first time ever.

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Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations

The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase.

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Thailand's Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors

The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves.

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SEC Comm Peirce on Bitcoin ETPs, Crypto Adoption by Corporates

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce reacts to corporates buying bitcoin (BTC), saying an exchange-traded product would be more efficient and cost-effective.

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SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Market Is Ready for a Bitcoin ETP

Peirce also pushed back against an emerging government narrative that cryptocurrency is a dangerous rail for terrorist financing.

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Nouriel Roubini Reacting to Tesla’s Big Bitcoin Buy: SEC Should Investigate Market Manipulation

NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini, reiterating his objection to bitcoin, lashes out at Tesla and other corporations that recently announced their investment in BTC, calling it irresponsible corporate behavior and accusing them of market manipulation. He calls on the SEC to investigate.

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SEC Charges Three With Stealing $11.4M Through Token Backed by Actor Steven Seagal

The Bitcoiin2Gen trio allegedly bilked investors through false statements and celebrity crypto endorsements.

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