SEC interpretation on crypto laws ‘a beginning, not an end,‘ says Atkins

In recent developments, the SEC chair signaled that the agency would defer to a market structure bill if passed by Congress, but needed a ”bridge” to clarify crypto regulation. Looking…

XRP treasury Evernorth files with SEC to list shares on Nasdaq

In recent developments, evernorth is moving closer to a public listing after filing a Form S-4 with the SEC, the final major regulatory hurdle of its SPAC merger plan. Looking…

SEC Greenlights Nasdaq Rule Change, Clearing Path for Tokenized Securities Tr…

In recent developments, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq’s long-awaited rule change, allowing tokenized versions of stocks and ETFs to trade alongside traditional shares on the…

US Regulators Recognize XRP’s Non-Security Status in SEC, CFTC Landmark Cry…

In recent developments, xRP gains clearer regulatory footing as U.S. authorities explicitly include it among digital commodities in new SEC guidance, aligning it with major crypto assets like bitcoin and…

SEC chair Paul Atkins floats ‘safe harbor’ exemptions for crypto

In recent developments, sEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow “bespoke pathways” to raise money. Looking closer, market…

SEC, CFTC Issue Landmark Crypto Guidance Defining US Regulatory Boundaries

In recent developments, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued a joint interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets,…

SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule

In recent developments, the SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other…

Bullish Shift as SEC Allows Nasdaq Bitcoin ETF Options to Operate at Scale

In recent developments, nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs.…

SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice

In recent developments, the SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis…

CFTC and SEC Announce Event to Harmonize Future Actions on Crypto Markets

In recent developments, cFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig and SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins will both attend the event, which aims to bring clarity to the crypto regulatory landscape. The…