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  • July 30, 2024

SEC Provides Information for Terraform Labs Investors

According to Odaily, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an information page specifically for investors affected by Terraform Labs. The SEC stated that since the settlement agreement was reached last month, investors have been inquiring about the compensation process. The SEC clarified on its webpage that it will not receive any compensation until investors and creditors have received their full bankruptcy case payouts. The SEC added that the Chapter 11 plan confirmation hearing and start date are expected to take place in the fall.Previously, it was reported that Terraform Labs agreed to pay $4.47 billion as part of the settlement agreement with the SEC. The company will pay $3.58 billion in illicit gains and $420 million in civil penalties. The settlement terms also prohibit its co-founder, Do Kwon, from serving as an executive or director of any public company.

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  • July 30, 2024

NFT Artists Sue SEC Over Securities Classification

According to Odaily, two NFT artists have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the classification of NFTs as securities and the agency's jurisdiction over them. Law professor Brian Frye and Jonathan Mann, known for his 'Song a Day Mann' series, initiated the legal action on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the SEC and its five commissioners. The artists' attorneys accuse the SEC of launching a 'jurisdictional grab' and argue that categorizing NFTs as securities is absurd, using Taylor Swift concert tickets as an example to illustrate their point. The lawsuit also references two recent cases the SEC has brought against NFTs.

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  • July 30, 2024

US Senate Delays Vote On Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill

According to Odaily, the United States Senate has postponed the vote on a cryptocurrency regulation bill this week. The bill may be revisited when lawmakers return to Washington in September. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair, Michigan Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow, has been working on the bill and planned to hold a markup hearing on Wednesday. However, she did not secure the support of the committee's top Republican, Arkansas Senator John Boozman.Cody Carbone, Chief Policy Officer of the Digital Chamber, stated in a release, 'As industry leaders and committee members continue to provide feedback to Senator Stabenow's team, the bill has undergone multiple iterations. It appears that the review of the bill will be delayed until after the August recess to achieve more consensus. Senator Stabenow continues to engage with stakeholders to solicit feedback, which is positive.A statement from Stabenow's office, obtained by Politico reporters, indicated that she is collaborating with the Senate Banking Committee to draft the bill and emphasized the need for a Republican senator to 'step up.'

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  • July 29, 2024

Lawsuit Filed Against SEC Over Digital Art Sales Jurisdiction

According to Foresight News, law professor Brian Frye and Jonathan Mann, the creator of 'Song a Day Mann,' have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its five commissioners. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Monday. The plaintiffs' attorneys accuse the SEC of launching a campaign to assert jurisdiction over the sale of digital artworks, using examples such as Taylor Swift concert tickets and referencing two recent NFT-related cases by the agency. Both companies involved in these cases are preparing NFT projects and are seeking a court ruling on the matter. The SEC has declined to comment on the lawsuit. Ashley Ebersole, Chief Legal Officer at 0x Labs and a former SEC attorney, noted that previous SEC enforcement actions regarding NFTs have been settled, leaving courts with limited opportunities to determine whether NFTs qualify as securities.

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  • July 29, 2024

Fed's September Rate Cut Signals Awaited Amid Economic Data Releases

According to BlockBeats, the market has fully priced in a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. However, a key question for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30-31 is how clearly the FOMC will signal this move. Economists, including Anna Wong, believe that the communication from the July meeting will only provide a preliminary hint of a rate cut in September. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to indicate that a rate cut is possible if the data evolves as anticipated. The main reason for this cautious approach is the significant amount of data yet to be released before the FOMC meeting on September 17-18, including two inflation and employment reports, which could show considerable changes. The best time to clearly signal a September rate cut would be during Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole central bank symposium at the end of August, by which time he will have an additional month of employment and inflation data.Economists' expectations for the July 30-31 FOMC meeting are that, despite calls from many Wall Street analysts for a rate cut, the FOMC will unanimously decide to keep rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%. Since the June FOMC meeting, inflation data has been encouraging, while economic activity data has been somewhat concerning. Overall, the committee is likely to view the balance of risks between its two goals—price stability and full employment—as roughly equal.

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