Tag: SEC

FBI Closes Investigation into Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell

By Emir Abyazov The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has completed its investigation into Kraken crypto exchange co-founder Jesse Powell, returning the devices they had seized during their inquiry. This is reported by Fortune, citing sources. The charges were not related to the crypto industry The investigation centered on allegations of hacking and cyberstalking […]

BlackRock Seeks to Add Staking Rewards to Its iShares Ethereum ETF

By Marco Piccolo Key highlights: BlackRock has filed to enable staking for its iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), potentially allowing the ETF to earn yield from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake mechanism. The proposed amendment submitted by Nasdaq reflects rising institutional interest in incorporating staking into Ethereum ETFs. The SEC has yet to rule on whether ETF-based staking constitutes […]