Tag: investor protection
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SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
The SEC has dismissed its civil action against Gemini with prejudice, closing a key chapter in the regulator’s crypto crackdown and signaling a potential shift in enforcement strategy toward digital asset platforms.
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Former Exchange Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Selling …
A former cryptocurrency exchange employee has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally selling confidential trading information, highlighting ongoing concerns over insider abuse and security in digital asset markets.
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Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties
Democrats are criticizing the SEC for scaling back its crypto oversight as concerns mount over Justin Sun’s alleged ties to China, fueling fresh scrutiny of digital asset regulation and national security risks.
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House Democrats slam SEC for dropping crypto cases with Trump ties
House Democrats are criticizing the SEC for abruptly dropping crypto enforcement cases linked to Trump allies, raising concerns over political influence, weakened oversight, and the integrity of federal market regulation.
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Warning on Tokenized Stock Risks
Global exchanges urged the SEC to curb broad crypto exemptions and tighten oversight, warning tokenized stocks threaten investor protection, market integrity and could create regulatory arbitrage and systemic risks.
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Australia to Regulate Crypto Platforms Under New Consumer-Protection Law
Australia moves to regulate crypto platforms under a new consumer-protection law, tightening oversight, mandating registration, anti-fraud safeguards and clearer complaint channels to boost investor confidence and market integrity.
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BOE Proposes Cap on Retail Stablecoin Holdings
Bank of England proposes a £20,000 cap on retail stablecoin holdings, saying it will protect consumers. Crypto firms warn the narrow exemptions could stifle innovation and shrink the UK market.
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‘We F*cked Up’: MEXC Exec Changes Promised After Blowup Over Frozen Crypto Millions
MEXC exec admits ‘We fucked up’ after the exchange froze millions in crypto, pledging urgent reforms to withdrawals, customer support and transparency as users demand restitution and safeguards.
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Hong Kong’s SFC blocks 5 Digital Asset Treasury listings – Report
Hong Kong’s SFC has blocked five Digital Asset Treasury listings, citing compliance gaps and investor-protection risks, the report says – a blow to the firm’s plans to broaden market access.
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Hyperliquid leads $10B liquidation — Should ‘regulators look into the exchanges’?
Hyperliquid reportedly led $10B in liquidations as crypto markets whipsawed, intensifying scrutiny of exchange risk controls and fueling calls for regulators to examine trading venues’ practices.