# Securities and Exchange Commission Type: organization Source: Crypto Intelligence Brief — https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/securities-and-exchange-commission-organization Canonical HTML page: https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/securities-and-exchange-commission-organization ## Timeline - **2026-03-19**: SEC Approval — The SEC grants historic approval for Nasdaq to put the stock market on the blockchain. - **2026-03-06**: Settlement Reached — Justin Sun agrees to a $10 million settlement to conclude all pending SEC charges. - **2026-03-05**: Settlement Reached — SEC and Sun agree to a $10 million settlement to conclude all litigation. - **2026-03-02**: Expected Closing — Anticipated date for the closing of the offering subject to customary conditions. - **2026-02-27**: Offering Priced — Bakkt announces pricing of $48.125 million registered direct offering. - **2025-11-10**: Formal Proposal — Nasdaq submits a formal rule change to the SEC to allow DLT-based clearing. - **2025-09-10**: Court Rejects Dismissal — A U.S. District Court rules that the case can proceed, citing Sun's extensive travel and business in the U.S. - **2025-07-03**: SEC Registration — SEC declares shelf registration statement on Form S-3 effective. - **2024-05-28**: T+1 Implementation — US markets move to a one-day settlement cycle, highlighting the need for further efficiency. - **2024-04-18**: Motion to Dismiss — Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, citing lack of US jurisdiction. - **2024-04-15**: Jurisdictional Challenges — Sun's legal team moves to dismiss the case, arguing the SEC lacks jurisdiction over foreign entities. - **2023-09-15**: Digital Assets Launch — Nasdaq launches its dedicated Digital Assets division to explore institutional tokenization. - **2023-03-22**: Lawsuit Filed — SEC charges Justin Sun and his companies with fraud and securities violations. - **2023-03-22**: SEC Files Lawsuit — The SEC charges Justin Sun and his companies with fraud and the unregistered sale of TRX and BTT. ## Recent coverage (8 stories) ### SEC Authorizes Nasdaq to Transition US Stock Market to Blockchain Infrastructure 2026-03-19 09:07:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2 The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to migrate core stock market settlement and clearing functions to a blockchain-based system. This historic regulatory shift marks the beginning of the 'T+0' era, potentially eliminating billions in collateral requirements and systemic risk for the US financial system. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/nasdaq-sec-blockchain-stock-market-integration ### XRP Price Outlook: Why Analysts Predict Sub-$2 Valuation Through 2027 2026-03-15 00:41:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Despite clearing major regulatory hurdles and securing ETF approvals in late 2025, XRP faces a bearish long-term outlook with predictions placing it below $2 through 2027. Analysts point to a lack of remaining catalysts, competition from stablecoins in the cross-border payment space, and the absence of smart contract utility as primary headwinds. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/xrp-price-prediction-2027-analysis ### Ethereum Rebounds Toward $2,000 Following March 9 Support Test 2026-03-11 00:35:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Ethereum showed resilience on March 10, 2026, recovering from a dip to $1,938 as institutional demand and Layer 2 growth provided a price floor. The asset continues to consolidate following its 2025 peak, with market focus shifting toward staking yields and upcoming network decentralization milestones. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/ethereum-price-analysis-march-2026-recovery ### Kemnay Advisory Trims Coinbase Stake While Maintaining High Portfolio Weight 2026-03-09 01:00:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. reduced its stake in Coinbase Global, Inc. by 11.6% during the third quarter, offloading 27,046 shares. Despite the reduction, the cryptocurrency exchange remains a core holding for the firm, representing 10.5% of its total investment portfolio. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/kemnay-advisory-trims-coinbase-stake ### Justin Sun Settles SEC Fraud and Market Manipulation Case for $10 Million 2026-03-06 16:55:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a $10 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve long-standing fraud and market manipulation charges. The agreement concludes a multi-year legal battle centered on the unregistered offer and sale of TRX and BTT tokens. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/justin-sun-sec-settlement-10-million ### SEC Settles Long-Running Fraud Case Against Justin Sun for $10 Million 2026-03-05 22:57:39 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 The US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its enforcement action against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, reaching a $10 million settlement to resolve allegations of fraud and securities violations. This agreement marks the end of a high-profile legal battle centered on the TRON and BitTorrent ecosystems. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/sec-settles-justin-sun-lawsuit-10-million ### Institutional Inflow: Monashee Investment Management Takes $3.18M Stake in Bullish 2026-03-02 00:48:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2 Monashee Investment Management LLC has disclosed a new $3.18 million position in Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), acquiring 50,000 shares during the third quarter. This move represents a significant institutional entry into the regulated crypto exchange operator, with the position now accounting for 1.6% of Monashee's total portfolio. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/monashee-investment-management-bullish-stake ### Bakkt Secures $48M in Institutional Capital to Fuel Strategic Growth 2026-02-28 00:55:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3 Bakkt, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) has priced a $48.125 million registered direct offering with a single institutional investor, issuing over 5.5 million shares and pre-funded warrants. The capital injection is earmarked for working capital and strategic initiatives as the digital asset platform strengthens its balance sheet. Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bakkt-48-million-registered-direct-offering-institutional-funding --- This page is a machine-readable summary. 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