SEC
SEC Leadership in Flux: Gallagher Out, Atkins Leads Chair Race Odds
Dan Gallagher withdraws, shifting SEC chair focus to Paul Atkins with 60% betting odds. Paul Atkins' free-market stance fuels optimism for balanced crypto regulations. Ripple…
SEC’s Dealer Rule Struck Down: DeFi Exchanges Safe from Overreach
The court invalidates the SEC's Dealer Rule, citing it as unlawful agency overreach. Ruling safeguards digital asset markets from regulatory overreach and promotes fair practices. …
Ripple CEO Optimistic as Gensler’s SEC Exit Aligns with Trump’s Inauguration Day
Ripple CEO sees Gensler’s January 20, 2025, resignation as a turning point for XRP and crypto regulation. Gensler’s exit on Trump’s Inauguration Day sparks hope…
CBOE is Not Giving Up on Solana ETFs: But Will the SEC Approve?
CBOE files proposals with the SEC for four Solana ETFs for issuers, including VanEck, 21Shares, Canary Capital, & Bitwise. Eric Balchunas explains the regulatory uncertainties…
XRP Price Forecast: $1.5, New ATH? Ripple Settlement Under $125M Eyed
XRP breaks out of a triangle pattern, signaling a bullish move. Analysts predict $1.5 in the near term, with ATH potential. Legal experts predict an…
Ripple CLO: Only Specific Tokens Should Be “Securities”
Simplified crypto rules align with securities law, supporting clarity and fostering innovation. Decentralization metrics in token regulation create vagueness, risking legal inconsistency. FIT21 revisions can…
Crypto Lawyer Deaton Condemns Trump’s SEC and Treasury Picks
John Deaton raises concerns about the latest candidates for the SEC Chair and Treasury Secretary posts. While Bob Stebbins is a top contender for the…
Trump’s Most-Likely SEC Pick: Blockchain Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén
Trump’s transition team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén to replace the SEC Chair, Gary Gensler. Goody Guillén’s securities, litigation, and investigations expertise make her one…
How Congress Could Halt Anti-Crypto Laws Under New Leadership
Eleanor Terrett highlighted the negative potential of outgoing regulatory officials. Outgoing officials can file a “midnight lawsuit” that is not subject to the CRA. Only…
Kraken Faces Setback as Judge Rejects Appeal Bid in SEC Case
Judge Orrick rejected Kraken's appeal bid, allowing the SEC lawsuit to proceed. The court ruled that the SEC plausibly alleged that Kraken's activities involved unregistered…
