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SEC Seeks Public Input on Prediction Market ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public feedback on a new category of exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets, while also delaying decisions on several pending applications linked...
SEC to Release Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stocks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a new “innovation exemption” framework that could open the door for tokenized stock trading on crypto platforms, according to reports. The proposal...
Warren Pushes SEC Probe as CLARITY Act Faces Final Hurdles
Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the SEC to investigate a crypto company linked to President Donald Trump’s family as the CLARITY Act faced a tense Senate Banking Committee markup. Her...
SEC Reviews Onchain Trading Rules as AI and Blockchain Finance Expand
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency is reviewing how federal securities laws apply to blockchain-based trading systems, automated financial applications, and artificial intelligence-driven financial infrastructure as more financial activity...
SEC Review Delays First Wave of Prediction-Market ETFs as Demand Surges
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the launch of the first prediction-market exchange-traded funds, extending review timelines for more than two dozen filings. Fund issuers had expected approvals...
SEC Reviews NYSE Arca Rule Shift Opening Door for XRP ETF Access
U.S. regulators are reviewing a proposed rule change that could reshape how crypto exchange-traded funds are listed and who can access them through traditional markets, including exposure linked to XRP. ...
SEC Amendment Pushes GraniteShares 3x XRP ETF Launch to May 7
GraniteShares has postponed the launch of its highly anticipated 3x Long and 3x Short XRP ETFs to May 7, 2026, after filing an updated amendment with the SEC. The delay...
Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Calls Strategy an “Obvious Ponzi,” Targets SEC Oversight
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has intensified his criticism of Strategy’s $STRC perpetual preferred stock, calling it an “obvious Ponzi” scheme and questioning the role of U.S. regulators. His remarks come...
Philippine SEC Issues Warning Against dYdX and Six Crypto Platforms
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public not to invest in dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv, and Ostium, saying the platforms are not registered or authorized...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Marks One Year, Signals Pro-Crypto Shift
The US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Paul Atkins, marked one year in office by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 20. The event...
SEC Tells Crypto Interface Builders Here Is What Safe Looks Like and Here Is Where It Ends
The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement on April 13 that gives crypto user interface providers a clear path to operate without registering as broker-dealers, provided...
Ondo Finance Seeks SEC Clarity on Ethereum-Based Securities Model
Ondo Finance has formally asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to confirm whether a proposed blockchain-based framework tied to its Global Markets platform would avoid enforcement action, marking a...
SEC Clarifies Broker Exemption Rules for Crypto Interfaces
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance on when crypto trading interfaces can operate without registering as broker-dealers. The Division of Trading and Markets released the statement...
Thailand SEC Targets Financial Providers to Curb Illicit Funds
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on illegal money in the country’s capital and digital asset markets. It now wants any major shareholders to get approval from...
SEC Highlights Fraud-Centered Enforcement in FY2025 Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reported a shift in its enforcement strategy for fiscal year 2025, focusing on fraud-focused actions and a reassessment of how resources are deployed across...
SEC Moves Closer to Crypto Framework on Token Fundraising
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving closer to a formal crypto framework. Chair Paul Atkins confirmed that a “Reg Crypto” proposal is now under White House review,...
Blockchain Association Pushes SEC to Back Tokenized Markets
Blockchain Association is pushing back against Citadel Securities at the SEC, arguing that tokenized markets should not be regulated under a framework built for traditional intermediaries. In an X post,...
US Senators Question SEC Chair Atkins Over Enforcement Chief’s Sudden Resignation
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have independently expressed their displeasure to the SEC chair, Paul Atkins, raising concerns about the resignation of Judge Margaret Ryan, the Director of...
US Lawmakers Move to Regulate Tokenized Securities Markets
US lawmakers are moving to define rules for tokenized securities as blockchain-based assets gain traction across capital markets. The SEC is advancing a framework while institutions test tokenized shares, settlement...
SEC Enforcement Chief Exit Highlights Internal Disputes Over High-Profile Cases
The recent departure of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement director has drawn attention to internal disagreements over how the agency handles sensitive investigations, including matters linked to President...
White House Reviews SEC’s Major Plans For Digital Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent two major regulatory proposals to the White House for review. The plans focus on digital assets and hedge fund disclosures. The Office...
Fidelity Urges SEC to Update Rules Blocking Broker-Dealers From Crypto
Fidelity Investments has a message for the Securities and Exchange Commission: the rules are broken, the industry is ready, and the time for waiting is over. In a formal letter...
NYSE Removes Bitcoin, Ether ETF Options Limits After SEC Approval
U.S. exchanges affiliated with the New York Stock Exchange have introduced rule changes that remove key restrictions on options trading tied to spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds, shifting how...
Crypto Gets Clarity as SEC, CFTC Say Most Tokens Aren’t Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint interpretation on March 17, 2026, declaring that most crypto assets are not securities. ...
SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule for Tokenized Stock Trading Pilot
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change allowing Nasdaq to support trading and settlement of securities in tokenized form. The decision, signed on March 18,...
