Citadel Securities urged the SEC to control particular DeFi methods (buying and selling tokenised US equities) as conventional exchanges or broker-dealers. The agency warned {that a} lighter-touch regime may create gaps in compliance and transparency for traders. The stance drew backlash from crypto advocates who rejected treating open-source protocol buildersContinue Reading
A gathering of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee involving leaders from TradFi and crypto corporations has seen divergent views aired round how the regulation of tokenisation ought to proceed. Involving leaders from corporations like BlackRock, Coinbase and Citadel Securities, the end result of those talks will assist to tell theContinue Reading
SEC blocks 9 high-leverage ETFs, citing Rule 18f-4 violations and investor safety considerations. Proposed ETFs amplified returns three to 5 occasions, concentrating on Bitcoin, Ether, Tesla, and Nvidia. Extremely-leveraged merchandise threat systemic losses; October’s crypto crash triggered US$20b (AU$30.8b) liquidations. The US Securities and Alternate Fee (SEC) has blocked aContinue Reading
The longest US authorities shutdown in historical past formally ended after President Trump signed a stopgap funding invoice legitimate till January 30, 2026. The reopening permits key monetary regulators, notably the SEC and CFTC, to renew work on a backlog of spot crypto ETF functions and different regulatory duties. TheContinue Reading
SEC Chair Paul Atkins introduced “Undertaking Crypto,” an initiative to make clear digital asset regulation and replace SEC guidelines. The mission will develop a token taxonomy based mostly on the Howey check, recognising that an “funding contract” standing for a token can finally finish. Atkins indicated that almost all cryptoContinue Reading
XRP’s value surged 12% after the DTCC (Depository Belief & Clearing Company) added 5 spot XRP ETFs to its public “energetic and pre-launch” roster. The DTCC itemizing signifies that the market plumbing is operationally prepared for these ETFs (together with tickers and back-end setup), echoing the method seen with BitcoinContinue Reading
Paul Atkins pushes for year-end exemption, creating stability for crypto product development. The Agency introduces Project Crypto to lower compliance costs and integrate digital assets. Parallel legislative efforts in Congress aim to set clear crypto regulatory guardrails. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has confirmed plans toContinue Reading
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is urging Congress to quickly finalise the Crypto Market Structure Bill, aiming to provide a stable regulatory platform for the crypto industry. The proposed legislation, which is a combination of bills like the CLARITY Act and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, is intended toContinue Reading
New SEC standards streamline crypto ETF listings on major US exchanges. Products like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin ETFs may reach the market faster. Approval of Grayscale and Cboe Bitcoin options signals wider adoption. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved generic listing standards that will allow commodity-based trustContinue Reading
The SEC’s new standards could slash crypto ETP approval times from 240 days to 75 days. Futures-based requirements may unlock Solana, XRP, and others, echoing ETF growth after 2019 reforms. ETPs alone won’t spark demand, but stablecoins, tokenisation, and rate cuts could drive rally. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer atContinue Reading
