Here are the three most relevant developments in the world of structured reporting we became aware of in the course of last week. 1 SEC accepts 2022 GAAP financial reporting taxonomy … The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the 2022 GAAP Financial Reporting […]
U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs Ripple lawsuit has been dragging for a long period. This time, Individual Defendants, Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse (CEO) and Chris Larsen (co-founder) have filed a motion in the court seeking extension until April 8. As per the notice, they need additional time to file their answers to the SEC’s
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rule changes that would require registrants to provide climate-related disclosures to the SEC. It would also require companies to disclose climate-related risks which would be “reasonably likely” to have a material impact on their business, result of operations, or financial condition. “I am pleased to […]
Cryptocurrency payments will be banned in Thailand starting April 1, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday. See related article: Thailand eases crypto tax burden until 2023 to promote industry Fast facts The SEC said price volatility, lack of customer safeguards, money laundering and cyber theft risks drove the decision to ban cryptocurrencies […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed on Monday its decision on whether to allow or not the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds or ETFs from WisdomTree...
U.S. crypto exchange giant Coinbase has found itself in another legal battle, this time over the sales of cryptocurrencies that may be deemed as securities.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is celebrating a recent court decision to deny the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a motion seeking to strike the payment company’s fair notice defense. In the ongoing lawsuit, the SEC alleged that the payments company unlawfully sold XRP as an unregistered security, a position the regulator maintains to this […]
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was questioned in a letter by eight members of the U.S. Congressional Blockchain Caucus concerning the treatment of SEC towards crypto firms. Congress Members’ Crypto Probe The initiative was spearheaded by Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) on March 16, 2022. Emmer took to Twitter stating that the U.S. Congress office had been receiving several tips from many crypto and blockchain firms alike. These tips were shared in regards to Gensler’s ‘requests’ to the crypto community that was burdensome, not voluntary, and were bordering towards ‘stifling innovation.’ My office has received numerous tips from crypto and blockchain firms that SEC Chair @GaryGensler’s information reporting “requests” to the crypto community are overburdensome, don’t feel particularly… voluntary… and are stifling innovation. — Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) March 16, 2022 Tom Emmer replied to his tweet by sharing his bipartisan letter to the SEC Chair which was highly appreciated by the Blockchain Association. The Association gave the due credits to the eight members including Emmer, Darren Soto, Warren Davidson, Jake Auchincloss, Byron Donalds, Josh Gottheimer, Ted Budd, and Ritchie Torres. This is why I sent a bipartisan letter today to SEC Chair @GaryGensler with @RepDarrenSoto, @WarrenDavidson, @RepAuchincloss, @RepDonaldsPress, @RepJoshG, @RepTedBudd, and @RepRitchie regarding the SEC’s crypto information seeking process. pic.twitter.com/8HcTgZA0XL — Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) March 16, 2022 The letter alleged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Chair in gathering information in an inconsistent manner, which was the polar opposite to Commission’s standards for “initiating investigations.” Gary Gensler is known for being a nemesis of the crypto industry for a long time.
A group of congressmen are appealing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be more accommodative to the crypto industry, criticizing the agency’s current stance on the space. Writing to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Darren Soto of Florida, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, Byron Donalds of […]