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OpenSea Receives Wells Notice, Faces Potential SEC Lawsuit Over NFT Classification
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 11:23am | 511The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday issued a Wells notice to NFT marketplace OpenSea, indicating the regulatory body’s intent to sue the company, alleging that certain NFTs traded on its platform should be classified as securities. What Happened: Expressing his shock...
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Robinhood Receives Wells Notice From SEC Over Crypto Business
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 11:07am | 451Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) on Monday said that it received a Wells notice from the SEC, signaling possible enforcement actions related to its cryptocurrency operations. What Happened: This notice follows a period of investigation into Robinhood’s cryptocurrency listings and custody, as well as...
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DeFi Giant Uniswap Faces SEC Lawsuit: Founder Vows To Fight For 'Freedom'
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 4:40pm | 497Hayden Adams, founder of decentralized exchange Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI), revealed on Wednesday that the exchange has been served a Wells notice by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What Happened: He vowed to fight against the financial watchdog, asserting that instead of protecting...
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Coinbase Faces Regulatory Storm As 10 US States Take Legal Action Against The Crypto Exchange
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 1:44pm | 440Even as crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) faces the Securities and Exchange Commission's notice against it, the crypto exchange has found itself at the heart of a regulatory storm as 10 U.S. states have initiated legal proceedings against it for...
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Cathie Wood Bets Big On Coinbase With Whopping $8M Investment, Despite SEC Troubles
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 10:22pm | 432Cathie Wood-led ARK Investment Management bought over 168,000 shares of cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) at an estimated valuation of over $8.4 million based on Monday's closing price. What Happened: The purchase was done via the flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:...
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Bittrex Global CEO Calls Out SEC, Says There Was 'Precisely Zero' Communication With Department
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 5:10pm | 341Oliver Linch, the CEO of Bittrex Global, has stated that the cryptocurrency exchange had no chance to discuss a potential enforcement action with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC charged Bittrex in April for operating as an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing...
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Coinbase Warns SEC: Don't Mess With Crypto's Big Dog
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 5:15pm | 489Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is taking steps to prevent the SEC from filing a lawsuit against the firm, emphasizing the challenges the agency might face in such a legal battle. In a detailed response to the SEC's March Wells Notice, which indicated the regulatory agency's intention...
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Coinbase Considers Abandoning US: The Shocking Revelation That Could Shake The Crypto World
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 12:34pm | 421Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong expressed concerns about the current regulatory environment for the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S., suggesting the company might contemplate relocating if clarity doesn't improve. What Happened: "Anything is on the table...
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It's Not Tesla, Meta Or Nvidia — The Best Performing Large-Cap Stock In 2023 Is A Crypto Play
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 4:13pm | 711The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) has seen a positive return in 2023. Several sectors are in the green so far this year, and many well-known stocks are among the biggest gainers. Here’s a look at the biggest large-cap gainers in 2023. What Happened: The SPDR S&P 500...
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Regulation Rumble: Unpacking The Coinbase-SEC Showdown And What It Means For Crypto
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 10:08am | 497The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Wells notice to Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has sent ripples across the cryptocurrency industry, with experts expressing concerns over the regulator's approach to regulating the market. The SEC alleges several violations and highlighted the...
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Cathie Wood Picks Up Massive Chunk Of Coinbase Shares After Street Cries Foul Over $13.5B Dumping Ahead Of SEC Notice
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 6:01am | 615Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) shares plunged 14.05% on Thursday on the SEC issuing a “Wells Notice,” a formal declaration from the regulator that it intends to recommend an enforcement action. The company clarified that the notice was with regard to an undefined portion of...
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Coinbase CEO, Executives Dump $20M+ In Stock Ahead Of SEC Inquiry: Was It Planned Ahead Of Time?
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 12:16pm | 866Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) announced it received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement came Wednesday after the market close, which sent shares down. The company’s co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong defended the...
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Is Coinbase Part Of 'Unhealthy Regulatory Climate'? 3 Analysts React To SEC Notice, See Upside, Downside Risks Increasing 'Substantially'
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 11:17am | 748Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) announced hasit received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The announcement came Wednesday after the market close, which sent the stock down. Here’s what analysts are saying about the potential...
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SEC Targets Coinbase With Wells Notice And Threatens Enforcement Actions, CEO Brian Armstrong Fights Back
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 6:42pm | 565Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over potential violations of U.S. securities law. What Happened: In a regulatory filing, Coinbase revealed the notice related to its spot...
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General Electric Receives Wells Notice From SEC: What Investors Need To Know
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 3:08pm | 380Shares of General Electric were moving lower Tuesday in response to the company receiving a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission. What Happened: General Electric (NYSE: GE) received a Wells Notice from SEC on Sept. 30, the company said in an 8-K filing Tuesday. The...