SEC

Highlights: a16z and DeFi Education have urged the SEC to create a safe harbor for blockchain apps. The proposal seeks to ensure peer-to-peer blockchain interfaces are not classified as broker-dealer activities. Adoption of the safe harbor could give blockchain developers […]

Highlights: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls the Ripple vs SEC case closure a welcome development. Paul Atkins says the focus shifts from litigation to policy building. Ripple retains the $125M fine and injunction under the final judgment. Last week, the […]

Highlights: XRP pumps to $3.37 after news that the SEC litigation is over Rally could extend to $4 and even highs of $10 as FOMO builds up A possible surge in institutional adoption could trigger a rally to $10  XRP […]

Highlights: Ripple and the SEC have concluded the XRP lawsuit, ending a long legal dispute. Judge Torres’ ruling confirms XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors. XRP ETF approval odds remain high following the settlement between Ripple […]

Highlights: The SEC confirms that liquid staking does not involve securities if providers do not control user assets or investment decisions. The SEC guidance could support staking features in Ethereum ETFs and reduce concerns over managing fund liquidity. Receipt tokens […]

Highlights: Hester Peirce defends crypto privacy rights as the Tornado Cash trial continues in a New York court. Peirce warns that financial surveillance laws weaken privacy and remove constitutional protections for users. Storm’s defense says developers should not face charges […]

Highlights: The SEC has named ten crypto exchanges for operating without approval. The SEC is planning legal action to stop unauthorized crypto services in the country. The Commission also plans to remove the unregistered platforms from app stores and advertising […]

Highlights: SEC’s updated stablecoin accounting rules now allow qualifying U.S. dollar-pegged tokens to be treated as cash equivalents. Stablecoins with full cash or Treasury backing, a 1:1 U.S. dollar peg, and guaranteed redemption rights are now eligible for cash classification. […]

Highlights: Crypto exchange Bullish is targeting a $4.2B IPO valuation. $629 million to be raised through a 20.3 million share sale. Conversion into stablecoins will follow the proceeds after the IPO. Crypto exchange Bullish is pushing forward with an initial […]

Highlights: The SEC approves in-kind crypto ETF redemptions, giving issuers the option to handle Bitcoin and Ether directly. The change reduces the tax impact for investors and brings crypto ETFs in line with traditional structures. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have […]

Highlights: Tron Inc. files to raise $1B to buy TRX and fund strategies that create income from crypto holdings. The firm warned that TRX lacks liquidity, and price drops may affect its ability to raise money in the future. Governance […]

Highlights: Nigeria SEC backs stablecoin startups within regulatory limits. Startups now operate within the Nigeria SEC’s innovation sandbox. New digital asset rules aim to drive economic innovation. Nigeria has officially announced that it will welcome stablecoin companies to the country, […]