Letitia James

Person

Last mentioned: May 4, 2026

Timeline

  1. Settlement Finalized

    Uphold agrees to pay $5 million as part of the regulatory enforcement.

  2. Investigation Announcement

    New York AG announces the settlement with Uphold for misleading promotions.

  3. The Trump administration EPA officially revokes the 2009 scientific finding.

  4. Public health and environmental groups file the first lawsuit against the repeal.

  5. 24 states and 10 cities file a major challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

  6. Multi-State Lawsuit Filed

    A coalition of 23 states and 14 cities files a legal challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals.

  7. Multi-State Lawsuit Filed

    A coalition of 23 states and 14 cities sues the EPA in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

  8. State Coalition Lawsuit

    24 states and 10 cities file a major challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court.

  9. First Legal Challenge

    Public health and environmental groups file the first lawsuit against the repeal.

  10. EPA Revokes Finding

    The Trump administration formally terminates the 2009 endangerment finding.

  11. Trump Revokes Finding

    The Trump administration formally terminates the 2009 conclusion to halt climate regulations.

  12. EPA Finalizes Repeal

    The Trump administration EPA finalizes the rule revoking the 2009 finding.

  13. Cred Collapse

    Cred fails due to risky loans, leading to significant losses for investors using Uphold's platform.

  14. CredEarn Launch

    Uphold begins offering CredEarn on its platform, promoting it as a reliable crypto savings product.

  15. Vehicle Standards Implemented

    Federal rules limiting greenhouse gas tailpipe emissions for 2012-2027 models take effect.

  16. Endangerment Finding Issued

    The EPA under the Obama administration officially finds that greenhouse gases threaten public health.

  17. Endangerment Finding Issued

    The EPA under President Obama officially declares greenhouse gases a threat to public health.

  18. Endangerment Finding Issued

    The EPA officially finds that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare.

  19. Endangerment Finding Issued

    The EPA determines greenhouse gases threaten public health, triggering Clean Air Act mandates.

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regulation Neutral

Uphold Hit with $5M Fine for Misleading Crypto Scheme

The $5 million settlement against Uphold for promoting the fraudulent CredEarn scheme underscores escalating regulatory risks in crypto. For Web3 enthusiasts, this highlights the need for platforms to prioritize transparency in investment products to protect users from high-risk ventures. It could reshape how crypto exchanges handle DeFi integrations moving forward.

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regulation Bearish

States Sue EPA Over Repeal of Landmark Climate Endangerment Finding

A coalition of 24 states and 10 cities has filed a lawsuit against the EPA to challenge the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding, which identified greenhouse gases as a public health threat. This legal battle represents a critical juncture for U.S. environmental policy, as the repeal threatens the foundational legal basis for regulating emissions from vehicles and power plants.

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