US SEC Opens Proceedings on Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Listing Proposal Under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 10, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 10 June 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) issued an order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change filed by NYSE Arca, Inc. The proposed change seeks to list and trade shares of...

US CFTC Warns Victims of Traders Domain Fraud to Submit Claims by 28 July 2025 or Forfeit Eligibility

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 3 June 2025, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC), through its Division of Enforcement, issued a formal public alert urging victims of the alleged Traders Domain fraud scheme to file official claims by 28 July 2025. The alert makes clear...

US SEC Seeks Public Input on Revising the Definition of Foreign Private Issuer Amid Market Evolution

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 4 June 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) issued a concept release inviting public comment on whether to revise the existing definition of a “foreign private issuer” under US securities law. This initiative is part of a...

US SEC Commissioner Crenshaw Decries Regulatory Inconsistency in Crypto Asset Classification Amid ETF Registrations

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 31 May 2025, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw issued a powerful dissent titled “Muddying the Waters: More Confusion on Crypto Asset Security Status,” sharply criticising what she described as deepening...

ASIC Initiates Australian Federal Court Proceedings Against Blockchain Global Former Director for Alleged Directors’ Duties Breaches Linked to ACX Exchange Collapse

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 28 May 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Australian Federal Court against Mr. Liang (Allan) Guo, a former director of Blockchain Global Ltd (now in liquidation), alleging multiple breaches...

ASIC Seeks Clarification from Australian High Court on Crypto Products in Block Earner Case

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 21 May 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced it is seeking special leave from the High Court of Australia, the apex court, to appeal a ruling by the Australian Full Federal Court in the ongoing regulatory dispute with Web3...