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The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Securities and Exchange Commission, gave a stinging indictment of crypto in congressional testimony this week, proclaiming, "I've been around in finance for 44 years now, I guess, and I've never seen a field that's so rife with misconduct – it's just daunting." Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 30, 2023
Yesterday's highly awaited decision from a federal appeals court appears to have paved the way for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) to finally be launched. The SEC views futures-based ETFs (which are currently allowed) as safer for investors. Who will win the race to list the first spot Bitcoin ETF?
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The Motley Fool
AUGUST 15, 2024
At the beginning of August, the long-running Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) court case against Ripple (the company behind the XRP token) finally wrapped up, and it looks like the worst of XRP's regulatory headaches is over. The SEC claimed it was a security, while Ripple claimed it was a cryptocurrency.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
The differences between XRP and other cryptocurrencies XRP is the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, a blockchain ledger which is used as a cheaper, faster, and more secure alternative to the widely used SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) protocol for money transfers. To make matters worse, the U.S.
The Motley Fool
MAY 29, 2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first eight applications for Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) spot price exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Grayscale, Bitwise, iShares, VanEck, Ark Invest, Invesco, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. On May 22, the U.S. Let's review the five key facts to decide.
The Motley Fool
MAY 29, 2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first eight applications for Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) spot price exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Grayscale, Bitwise, iShares, VanEck, Ark Invest, Invesco, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. On May 22, the U.S. Let's review the five key facts to decide.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
SEC settlement The one catalyst that seems most likely is some form of settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this year in an ongoing lawsuit involving Ripple , the company behind the XRP crypto token. The SEC is adamant that XRP is a security, not a cryptocurrency.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2023
Then, a helpful legal verdict briefly pushed Bitcoin past $28,000 again. The long-awaited breakthroughs in regulations and legal codes are still conspicuously absent. You can't expect institutional investors and other heavyweights to put real money into Bitcoin until there's a robust governmental framework for owning and trading it.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 14, 2023
By constructing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the disruptive innovations that are transforming the world, Wood has consistently captured the attention of investors seeking high-growth opportunities. million worth of shares.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 28, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its lawsuit against Ripple , the company that issues XRP, on March 19, which caused the coin's price to rise substantially. The SEC had originally claimed that the business had issued XRP without filing the requisite paperwork for selling a registered security.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2024
Centralized crypto exchange FTX was shut down when its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was caught committing fraud, leaving clients and investors $8 billion out of pocket. Even today, a mere 9,393 merchants around the world accept Bitcoin in exchange for goods and services. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are a new source of demand The U.S.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In recent videos and social media posts, the wealth manager highlighted the following catalysts for a higher XRP price: Several financial giants are going through the paperwork of creating exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on XRP's real-time spot price. This is where the billionaires will enter the XRP market in a big way.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 26, 2024
While speaking at the Bitcoin Investor Day Conference held in New York on March 22, Cathie Wood updated her and her firms' previous lofty forecast for Bitcoin following the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to approve 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). trillion in 2023.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Several financial institutions are trying to launch Bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dragging its feet on approving these applications, but regulators can't kick that can down the road forever.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 29, 2024
Cathie Wood is the head of Ark Investment Management, which operates 14 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on technological innovations. As a result, it's too unpredictable to become a means of exchange for most consumers and businesses. El Salvador already adopted it as legal tender. bank settlement volume.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 4, 2024
First, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved 11 applications to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin's spot price. Or maybe they'd prefer supporting the Bitcoin model, setting up legal and economic roadblocks for competing systems.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If you're an XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) investor, the good news is that Ripple Labs (the company behind the XRP token) is finally starting to put its legal and regulatory issues in the rearview mirror. Legal and regulatory risk The best answer is that Ripple may not be as free and clear of regulatory issues as people would like to think.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
You see, much of the bullishness with cryptocurrencies at the moment is due to investor excitement about spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). If and when these receive regulatory approval as valid, investible securities, demand for their component coins and tokens should rise suddenly and dramatically.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 13, 2023
While the company outperformed expectations in some areas like revenue and earnings per share (EPS), the big crypto exchange also experienced declines in other important aspects. A looming regulation battle We can't talk about Coinbase without discussing the company's legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Several financial giants have filed the paperwork to create Bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dragging its feet on approving (or even considering) any of these filings, but the agency is now under a legal requirement to do something by January 10, 2024.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 23, 2023
So what Ever since BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) filed to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the sector has rallied, and that excitement did not lose steam today, largely as analysts continued to point to what a catalyst it could be if BlackRock receives approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 26, 2024
Bitcoin While Bitcoin is down by nearly 10% over the past 30 days, and enthusiasm around the newly approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have cooled, there's still plenty to like about Bitcoin's prospects. The SEC has finally agreed to approve the new spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin or XRP?
The Motley Fool
MARCH 25, 2024
As the biggest custodian for Bitcoin ETFs, Coinbase is one of the beneficiaries of the increase in Bitcoin's value and trading. In the last 24 hours, the exchange has $4 billion in trading volume, up sharply from around $1 billion during the lows of the crypto bear market. The challenge is the legal framework in the U.S.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 23, 2024
Many people can buy it right from their brokerage accounts now thanks to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust , though for those who prefer to retain full custody of their coins, it's still a touch more complicated. Bitcoin, however, has no such drawbacks. Is Bitcoin an actual hedge against inflation?
The Motley Fool
MARCH 5, 2025
21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opted to drop its case against Coinbase, which alleged that it had been operating an unregistered securities exchange as a result of one of its cryptocurrency-related offerings to investors. 21, the SEC dropped its case against Robinhood's crypto platform.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 22, 2025
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently gave XRP holders some long-awaited good news: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against the company. The judge said the direct sales to institutional investors violated securities law, but the indirect sales to retail investors did not.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 17, 2025
Under the leadership of its new acting director, Mark Uyeda, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is prioritizing regulatory clarity over enforcement, which is a positive trend. This year, the SEC has already dropped a series of lawsuits against cryptocurrency organizations like Coinbase , Consensys, and Kraken.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
XRP could soar following the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the creation of spot Bitcoin ETFs. If the SEC approves the applications, XRP could be a huge winner this year. Image source: Getty Images.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
While XRP is far behind Bitcoin, its institutional ownership could surge with regulatory wins and a potential exchange-traded fund (ETF). The path toward an XRP ETF An ETF is a bundle of assets that can be traded on exchanges like a regular stock. The result is more price stability and growth.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 24, 2025
Learn More This good news arrived a bit earlier than expected Legal problems tend to be a bit of a buzzkill when it comes to cryptocurrencies -- as they are with investments in general -- and XRP is no stranger to them. Moreover, regulators could perhaps compel crypto exchanges in the U.S. to delist it, which would be even worse.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Monica Long, the president of Ripple Labs (the developer behind XRP), believes an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) could arrive "very soon." Several companies, including asset management firm Bitwise, have filed S-1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting approval to create XRP-linked ETFs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 8, 2025
Learn More These investments are getting popular among institutional investors Per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in mid-February, Goldman Sachs recently bought large volumes of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold Bitcoin and Ethereum. It now owns at least $1.5
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be reducing its 50-person cryptocurrency law-enforcement group in keeping with the preferred policies of the new presidential administration. But it is not clear that less enforcement by the SEC will change much of anything at all.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Legal uncertainty might be the most significant barrier to XRP's institutional acceptance (and real-world partnerships). Ripple won a partial victory in that case after a federal district court judge ruled that XRP sales to retail investors were not securities sales (although sales to institutions still were).
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
In the traditional business sector, such investing activities are highly regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). So be patient with your funds. It has ample catalysts in store this year to send its price soaring even higher than it already has.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 24, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly decided to drop its lawsuit against Ripple (the company behind the XRP token) that has been ongoing since December 2020. The first is the potential launch of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the end of the year.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Learn More Tom Lee, managing partner and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, late last year said Bitcoin could exceed $250,000 in 2025 as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the incoming presidential administration help legitimize the cryptocurrency. But the SEC has since appealed the decision.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 19, 2025
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to drop its appeal in a long-standing lawsuit against Ripple, the company behind XRP. Learn More In 2023, a federal judge ruled that when Ripple was sold to institutional investors it did qualify as a security. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2024
In more negative headlines, media outlets reported that El Salvador will scale back some of its Bitcoin laws to secure loan agreements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. The country has made hundreds of millions of gains. I am staying away from Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
One we're seeing materialize already is the creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that own XRP. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of similar ETFs. There's optimism, as the SEC with Donald Trump again in the White House seems more likely than not to approve XRP spot ETFs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 3, 2025
For example, a Japanese bank can send XRP to a German bank instead of sending Japanese yen, to bypass currency exchange fees and other transaction costs. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Ripple in 2020, claiming the XRP token should be classified as a financial security, like a stock or a bond.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
XRP's valuation is surging following news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had acknowledged Grayscale's application for an exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) built around the cryptocurrency. Where to invest $1,000 right now? What comes next for XRP?
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
The case for XRP: A friendlier Securities and Exchange Commission In 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued a company called Ripple for the way it distributed its cryptocurrency, XRP. Hence, it doesn't fit the description of a financial security.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP , and its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Christian Larsen for allegedly selling XRP as an unregistered security in 2013. A judge ruled in Ripple's favor, but then the SEC appealed parts of the decision.
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