SEC

Highlights: Binance entered a BlockShoals partnership under the Philippine SEC sandbox framework. BlockShoals will act as the approved local participant during supervised testing. The sandbox phase should start in the second half of 2026. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, […]

Highlights: The SEC approved Nasdaq’s QBTC product for regulated Bitcoin options trading. Bitcoin index options will let investors trade Bitcoin price moves without owning BTC directly. Nasdaq added new settlement safeguards to reduce manipulation risks in the QBTC market. The […]

Highlights: Senate leaders released a 309-page crypto bill before the May 14 committee markup. The draft clarifies SEC and CFTC roles over crypto assets, trading, and disclosures. The bill also covers DeFi, stablecoins, self-custody, customer protection, and anti-money-laundering rules. Senate […]

Highlights: The Senate Banking Committee will review the CLARITY Act on May 14 after months of delays. The bill aims to create clearer U.S. rules for crypto firms, exchanges, and investors. A compromise on stablecoin yield helped revive talks, but […]

Highlights: Thailand will let crypto firms apply for derivatives licenses without setting up new companies. The SEC is planning to expand crypto futures while enforcing strict rules in Thailand. The proposal will lower costs and allow more licensed crypto firms […]

Highlights: The Philippine SEC has warned investors against using seven unregistered crypto platforms in the country. Regulators have imposed strict penalties on promoters who support unlicensed crypto platforms. Philippine regulators also recently blocked major crypto platforms for failing to register. […]

Highlights: SEC says it is ending regulation by enforcement and adopting a clearer ACT strategy. Paul Atkins says clearer crypto rules could help firms return and build in America. SEC also wants stronger public markets while keeping investor protection and […]

Highlights: U.S. regulators accused Donald Basile of misleading investors in the Bitcoin Latinum token offering. The agency says Basile made false claims about insurance, asset backing, and fund use to investors. SEC seeks penalties as Bitcoin Latinum became worthless and […]

Highlights: 21Shares has amended its S-1 registration statement for a Hyperliquid spot ETF. The asset management firm also confirmed THYP as its proposed ETF market ticker. The company has remained silent on the fund’s possible management fee.   According to Bloomberg […]

Highlights: Ripple’s Garlinghouse said the CLARITY Act is moving closer as pressure builds on lawmakers. He called the SEC and CFTC joint statement a major shift for crypto regulation. Senate talks continue as disputes over stablecoin yield still slow the […]

Highlights: Bitwise filed a second amended Hyperliquid ETF prospectus, adding key launch details for investors. The proposed fund would track HYPE, include staking, and list under the ticker BHYP. HYPE price rose after the filing, as market sentiment improved and […]

Highlights Bitcoin Depot lost $3.665 million after hackers breached internal systems and moved 50.9 BTC from wallets. The attack exposed gaps in settlement account security and raised concerns about internal controls. Regulators are tightening oversight on Bitcoin ATM operators due […]