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Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15 million SEC fine for insider trading
Former Apple lawyer Gene Levoff fined $1.15 million for insider trading. Levoff traded on nonpublic information from the iPhone maker. The fines were imposed by a U.S. District Judge.
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 83.537 against US dollar; 10-year G-Sec yield trades flat
The 10-year benchmark bond yields have been trading flat, but traders say that these levels are good. “Today there seems to be buying from mutual funds. They sold during the quarter end so they have to replenish their kitty”, they said. Liquidity eased a bit as the month began to a surplus of almost Rs. 28,000 crores due to government spending.
Banks told to stay vigilant amid intel on cyberattack threat
Apart from continuously checking network activities and server logs to detect malicious intrusions, banks will have to monitor critical payment systems such as SWIFT (the messaging system to confirm cross-border fund transfers), card network (which facilitates card payments), the online local fund transfer frameworks RTGS, NEFT and UPI, the real-time payment system.
Crypto firm Abra reaches settlement with US states for operating without licences
Last year, Abra agreed to discontinue accepting cryptocurrency from its US Abra Trade account customers for use in its products and services, according to a statement from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). Abra announced last year that it would wind down operations for its US retail customers, following multiple enforcement actions from state securities regulators.
US regulators could approve spot ether ETFs for launch by July 4
Ether ETFs are on the brink of approval, with major stock exchanges gearing up for trading. The process, involving top asset managers and regulatory bodies, seems to be approaching its final stages, indicating a significant development in the ETF market.
Timing for US ether ETF launches depends on how fast issuers can move, SEC chair says
The SEC still has to approve the ETF issuers' registration statements detailing investor disclosures before they can start trading. That process usually involves a lot of back and forth between the ETF issuers and SEC officials.
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Timing for US ether ETF launches depends on how fast issuers can move, SEC chair says
SEC Chair Gensler highlighted the similarity between the correlations of ethereum futures and bitcoin futures, influencing the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in January.
Baron Capital marks up Swiggy valuation by 25% to $15.1 billion
Swiggy Valuation: Baron Capital, which participated in Swiggy’s $700 million funding round in January 2022 at a valuation of $10.7 billion, has raised the fair value of its holding in Swiggy for the fourth straight time. Crossover funds, i.e. funds which invest in publicly traded and privately held companies, review the valuation of their portfolio companies periodically.
Ethereum ETFs: Why it is a game-changer for mainstream crypto adoption
Ethereum's pivotal role in propelling the mainstream adoption of crypto cannot be overstated. As the market undergoes continuous evolution, Ethereum stands as a cornerstone, guiding the industry toward unprecedented growth and innovation.
Cryptocurrencies: Misunderstood in a hurry, 99.99% are speculative, but understanding 0.01% is worth the effort to find a new FANG
According to rough estimates, as on date there are more than 10,000 crypto currencies which are available for trading. Do you know that there is nothing which stops you from launching another crypto currency. So there is a dichotomy in the world of crypto currencies. On one side there is “ bitcoin” whose biggest selling point is that it has limited supply, but on the other hand there can be unlimited supply of crypto currencies. So, which part of the story should you believe? There is another divergence, when you dig a bit deeper, yes, 99.99% are speculative or probably not even worth having a look at. But another 0.01% are not. Just because they have been clubbed together in the generic basket called “ crypto currencies” they are also being treated as speculative. In reality they are technology platforms which are solving a problem which traditional tech companies have not been able to solve because of multiple reasons. So, rather than painting them same brush, it is time to understand them because the fact is crypto are here to stay
Bitcoin slips below $67.2k; Ethereum falls over 4% despite approval of spot Ether ETFs in US
Cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, were trading lower on Friday due to profit-taking. BTC fell to $67,143, while Ethereum declined to $3,655. Edul Patel from Mudrex commented on the market movements.
US SEC approves exchange applications to list spot ether ETFs
The U.S. SEC approved Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list ETFs tied to ether's price, surprising the industry. Nine issuers, including VanEck and BlackRock, aim to launch ETFs for the second-largest cryptocurrency after bitcoin. Approval follows SEC's January decision on bitcoin ETFs.
US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC
The House approval comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals that it will likely approve applications for spot ether exchange-trade funds in a surprising boost to the industry.
Bitcoin Pizza Day today: Mudrex CEO Edul Patel explains the significance
Mudrex celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day in Bengaluru by distributing pizzas to children, startups, and food lovers, partnering with WeWorks and Zomato. Edul Patel shares insights on Bitcoin's journey from the first real-world transaction in 2010 to current regulatory trends, including SEBI's stance.
Ethereum skyrockets 22% amid speculation of ether ETFs approval
This upward movement propelled Ethereum's market cap to $453.2 billion. The surge in the cryptocurrency comes amid speculation about the outcome of applications for US spot exchange-traded funds tracking the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency. The rise can also be attributed to rumours suggesting that the Securities and Futures Commission could approve these products. Over the past seven days, Ethereum has experienced a significant increase in value, rising by 32%.
Dollar steady; ether fuels crypto rally
Cryptocurrencies rallied, led by a surge in ether on growing anticipation of an impending approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Novelis may go for up to $1.5 billion IPO in June
The wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco Industries intends to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVL”.
Meesho closes $275 million funding in first tranche, in talks for more
Meesho secures $275M funding in a $600M round. Share transfers hinted in SEC filing. In total, Meesho has raised $1.36 billion – including secondaries – since 2015.
Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Elon Musk faces possible testimony in SEC's Twitter takeover investigation. Lawyers resist SEC's efforts. Probe centers on Musk's Twitter stock purchase. Previous rulings favored SEC. Dispute ongoing since Musk's 2018 tweet.
Grayscale's application for ethereum futures ETF withdrawn
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments' proposal for an exchange-traded fund tied to ether futures was withdrawn last week, according to a Tuesday notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC
The company said it received a so-called "Wells notice," which the SEC issues when it is planning to bring enforcement action against them. Such notices do not necessarily mean the company has engaged in wrongdoing.
Grayscale CEO sees bitcoin ETF outflows reaching equilibrium
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust navigates stabilizing outflows amidst SEC-approved rivals and intense competition from BlackRock and Fidelity. Plans for Bitcoin Mini Trust and spot ether ETF in progress as CEO Sonnenshein anticipates fee reduction in mature markets.
Coinbase must face US securities regulator's lawsuit, says judge
While the decision is a partial win for Coinbase in what could be a lengthy and expensive court battle, it largely blesses the SEC's approach to cryptocurrency and agrees with other judges who have sided with the regulator.
Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis to pay $21 million to settle SEC charges
The deal resolves January 2023 charges the SEC filed against Genesis and Gemini Trust Company LLC over their joint crypto lending program. It was one of a spate of enforcement actions the SEC has taken against large firms in the crypto sector.
US SEC fines two investment advisers over AI claims
Toronto-based Delphia Inc and San Francisco-based Global Predictions Inc, which did not admit or deny the SEC's charges, agreed to pay a combined $400,000 in fines to settle the civil charges related to "AI washing," the SEC said in a statement.
US SEC further delays decision on BlackRock's spot ethereum ETF
BlackRock in November last year filed its application for its iShares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed on the Nasdaq if approved. Ether is the second-biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
US SEC investigating if OpenAI investors were misled: report
The regulator has been seeking internal records from current and former OpenAI officials and directors, and sent a subpoena to the company in December, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter, adding that it followed OpenAI board's decision in November to fire Altman as CEO and oust him from the board.
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to miss start of US SEC fraud trial
In a letter filed in federal court in Manhattan, Do Kwon's lawyer David Patton said Kwon will not seek to adjourn the trial date, regardless of when he is ultimately extradited. Patton had made a similar pledge in January.
Elon Musk can seek review of order in SEC subpoena matter: US judge
Lawyers for Musk on Thursday had said in a court filing they planned to seek review of US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler's order to compel Musk's testimony.
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