SEC Commissioner: Tokenization Promising, but No ‘Magic’ Exemption From Rules

As tokenized assets gain traction and Wall Street accelerates blockchain adoption, the SEC is drawing a clear line: compliance will decide who wins the digital securities race. SEC’s Peirce Urges Compliance as Tokenization Models Evolve Investor enthusiasm for tokenized assets is climbing, but regulators are signaling that compliance—not just innovation—will define the market’s next phase. … Read more

SEC Issues Guidance on Crypto ETP Compliance Obligations Under Federal Law

The SEC delivered sweeping guidance for crypto ETP issuers, outlining strict disclosure standards that could fast-track compliant offerings and expand institutional access to digital assets. SEC Clarifies Rules for Crypto ETPs Under Securities Acts The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a detailed statement on July 1 clarifying how issuers of crypto asset exchange-traded … Read more

SEC Backs Tokenization as Path to Efficient Markets With Clearer Crypto Rules

The U.S. SEC is embracing a bold new regulatory era for crypto, prioritizing innovation, tokenization, and market efficiency while vowing to end uncertainty and outdated enforcement tactics. SEC Targets Clarity and Innovation in Overhaul of Digital Asset Regulation Growing demand for clarity around digital asset regulation is prompting a significant shift at the U.S. Securities … Read more

Grayscale GLDC ETF Conversion Halted Indefinitely

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the conversion of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Tuesday, but further details have emerged suggesting the conversion won’t happen right away. The $755 million fund, launched in 2018, holds bitcoin ( BTC), ether ( ETH), solana ( SOL), XRP, and … Read more

Ripple Confirms XRP Legal Status After Judge Blocks Joint SEC Settlement Motion

Ripple reaffirmed XRP’s legal status after a federal judge upheld her previous ruling and rejected proposed settlement changes in a joint motion with the SEC, drawing renewed attention to the crypto’s regulatory outlook. Ripple Reasserts XRP’s Legal Status After Court Upholds Penalty Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty publicly addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ rejection … Read more

Court Denies Ripple-SEC Push to End XRP Case—Judge Keeps Ruling Intact

A federal judge dealt a major setback in the high-stakes XRP case, rejecting Ripple’s deal with the SEC and enforcing the full penalty and legal restrictions. Judge Rejects Ripple-SEC Agreement, Upholding Full Penalty and Legal Restraints U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled on June 26 that Ripple Labs cannot dissolve a court-imposed injunction or reduce … Read more