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Yuga Labs, the blockchain innovator behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) series, declared today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its inquiry without pursuing enforcement action. Yuga Labs: ‘NFTs Are Not Securities’ Regulators terminated their scrutiny of the company this week, ending a probe launched in October … Read more
U.S. lawmakers have launched the Congressional Crypto Caucus, a coalition aiming to shape digital asset policy and defend blockchain innovation as demand for crypto-friendly legislation rises. US Lawmakers Establish Congressional Crypto Caucus Congressman Ritchie Torres and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer have announced the launch of the Congressional Crypto Caucus, a bipartisan group aimed at … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the company confirmed Monday, ending a high-profile regulatory battle over allegations of operating as an unregistered securities platform. Kraken Confirms Closure of SEC Enforcement Action The SEC’s dismissal of the case, revealed on Monday, marks a significant development in the … Read more
SEC Commissioner Crenshaw slams new guidance on meme coins as a dangerous loophole, accusing issuers of market manipulation and the SEC of failing investors. SEC Commissioner Challenges Meme Coin Regulatory Loophole U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, a Democrat, has raised concerns over new guidance from the Division of Corporation Finance … Read more
The SEC backing down from its Ripple appeal could be the seismic shift crypto has been waiting for, igniting speculation that the agency’s crackdown is collapsing. SEC’s Retreat Signals a Major Shift in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of a major retreat in its legal battle against … Read more
The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether the FDIC’s delayed crypto oversight and banking restrictions were driven by political motives or unlawful regulatory overreach. House Oversight Committee Investigates FDIC’s Crypto Policies The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced on Feb. 28 that Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is investigating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s … Read more
A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS’ controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users. House Committee Blocks IRS DeFi Broker Rule The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal the Biden Administration’s last-minute “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing that the … Read more
Michael Saylor met with U.S. lawmakers to push for a structured digital asset framework, aiming to position the U.S. as a global crypto leader. Michael Saylor Pushes for US Crypto Leadership in Congressional Talks Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), met with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee … Read more
The Arizona Senate advanced a bill to create a state-managed reserve for seized bitcoin, passing SB 1373 by a 17-12 vote on Feb. 27 and sending it to the House for further consideration. Arizona Legislators Narrowly Pass Digital Assets Reserve Bill The Strategic Digital Assets Reserve bill establishes a fund overseen by the state treasurer … Read more
New legislation would mandate fraud warnings, transaction limits, and mandatory refunds for crypto ATM users, aiming to curb scams and hold operators accountable. Senators Introduce Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced on Feb. 26 that he has introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act (S. 710) to address the growing … Read more