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The approved plan allows Celsius to distribute approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and some shares of the new company to users who were unable to withdraw their funds The Celsius bankruptcy plan has been approved. The path is now clear for customers to see some of their funds returned and receive shares in the reorganized company, which will be called NewCo. The Celsius insolvency case, which began last year, has taken a significant step forward with the...

With the amendment sailing through unopposed, Emmer emphasized the potential roles of other government bodies, such as the Department of Justice and the Treasury, in managing any possible misconduct within the crypto industry. United States Congressman Tom Emmer is advocating for a significant change that aims to limit the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its dealings with the cryptocurrency industry. On Wednesday, November 8, Emmer proposed to amend the Financial...

The bill, if passed, will prevent undue government interference in the crypto sector, and also support self-custody wallets. A new crypto bill has been introduced to the United States Senate to give crypto holders more power over their assets. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the “Keep Your Coins Act” to the 118th Congress on Tuesday. The new bill aims to let crypto holders maintain full custody of their assets without the need for any middlemen or third parties, including cryptocurrency...

Following the SEC’s latest filings, there have been mixed reactions, with some favoring the SEC and others supporting Binance. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that Binance’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it has no basis in law. The federal regulator revealed this while responding to the motion against it on Wednesday. How the SEC vs Binance Lawsuit Started Earlier in June, the SEC began legal proceedings against Binance. The lawsuit accused...

The entire world of finance (both traditional and crypto) is eagerly waiting for the US SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETF. Preparations are in top gear as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is moments away from launching a new “suite” of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In line with this ambition, the asset management company has partnered with the world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares. According to Ark Invest, the suite will open up an array of options to investors who are looking to diversify...

The mere possibility of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals has injected fresh optimism into the crypto market. Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have outlined a unique opportunity for 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings to gain regulatory approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within an eight-day window, starting today and extending to November 17. The SEC’s Timely Window The eight-day window for potential approvals comes as a result of the SEC’s extension of...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the agency would greenlight the reboot of the exchange if “Tom or anybody else” did it within the law. In an encouraging development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at the possibility of approving the revival of the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX, if the incoming leadership adheres strictly to regulatory guidelines. The revelation follows reports that former New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) president Tom Farley was among a...

Despite some setbacks, Robinhood remains committed to the crypto space. Investing app Robinhood saw its crypto trading revenue drop further in the third quarter of 2023. While the company’s net gains increased by 29% year-over-year to $467 million, its transaction-based income decreased. According to the quarterly report, the crypto trading revenue plummeted by 55% to $23 million. The loss continues a downward trend for crypto-based transactions on the app. Recall that there was a loss of...

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time the SEC and Chair Gensler have faced scrutiny from US politicians. In a surprising turn of events, United States Representative Tim Burchett has proposed an amendment that seeks to drastically reduce the salary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, to a mere $1 per year. This bold move is part of a broader effort to defund the SEC, as outlined in the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill....

John Deaton, prominent crypto lawyer and founder of Crypto Law, has once again shared his opinion on the ongoing lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a tweet, the pro-XRP lawyer believes that a settlement of $20 million or less in the lawsuit between the crypto company and the U.S. regulator is a 99.9% legal victory for the former. A 99.9% Legal Victory Deaton stated that people who argued that the SEC got a 50-50...