Hester Peirce: Rethinking Financial Surveillance and Privacy in Crypto

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Hester Peirce’s Peanut Butter & Watermelon Speech SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s intriguing “Peanut Butter … Read more

Kraken Meets SEC Crypto Taskforce to Push for Clarity on Tokenized Assets

Representatives of the crypto exchange Kraken recently met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss its proposed tokenized trading system and the broader regulatory framework for tokenizing traditional assets. A Proposal for a Tokenized Trading System On Aug. 25, the staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with … Read more

XRP ETF Approval Odds Rocket Higher With Synchronized SEC Filings Flooding in

A massive wave of XRP ETF filings ignited a bullish frenzy, signaling intensified SEC dialogue and growing conviction that long-awaited regulatory approval could be near. Spot XRP ETF Approval Narrative Explodes as Issuers Cluster Filings in Massive Wave Momentum for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) surged on Aug. 22 as multiple issuers advanced filings with … Read more

Court Confirms Ripple v SEC Case Closure, Locking in XRP’s Legal Status

XRP’s legal status stands strong as the court finalizes appeal dismissals, ending Ripple and SEC challenges and cementing a pivotal precedent in U.S. crypto regulation history. Court Finalizes Ripple v SEC Appeal Dismissals, XRP Classification Holds Firm The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Aug. 22, 2025, formally acknowledged that both Ripple … Read more

SEC Ramps up Crypto Outreach With New Events Built to Capture Unheard Input

The SEC’s nationwide crypto roadshow is igniting unprecedented regulatory engagement, spotlighting grassroots innovators and signaling a potential shift toward inclusive, collaborative policymaking for digital assets. SEC’s Crypto Task Force Roadshow Kicks off, Targeting Grassroots Innovation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shared on social media platform X on Aug. 22 that its Crypto Task … Read more

SEC Chair Drives Urgent Push to Implement Crypto Priorities and Overhaul IPO Rules

The SEC is charging into the digital future, launching a full-scale push to regulate crypto, streamline IPOs, and lock in U.S. dominance in digital asset markets. SEC Follows Clear Crypto Mandate—Future-Proofing Begins Now U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined his crypto regulatory priorities Tuesday at the SALT Conference’s Wyoming Blockchain Symposium … Read more

SEC Taps Into Early Crypto Projects With Direct Outreach to Shape New Rules

The SEC is launching direct engagement with early-stage blockchain startups, signaling a major regulatory shift toward proactive dialogue, compliance clarity, and stronger U.S. leadership in crypto. SEC Opens Direct Channels to Blockchain Builders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasing its outreach to the digital asset industry, focusing more closely on early-stage blockchain … Read more

Gemini Exchange Files S-1 for Proposed Nasdaq IPO Under Ticker ‘GEMI’

Gemini Space Station, Inc. (Gemini Exchange) filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 15, 2025, for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock, with the number of shares and price range yet to be determined and subject to market conditions. … Read more

SEC Court Filing Shows Ripple’s Regulatory Path Clearing—XRP Could Rip Once Approval Lands

XRP could be on the brink of a major breakout as a pivotal SEC court dismissal nears approval, fueling institutional interest, ETF speculation, and investor optimism. SEC Filing Awaits Court Green Light— XRP Could Enter Liftoff Zone if Approved The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals … Read more

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says Project Crypto Will Provide ‘Clarity and Certainty’

The Trump nominee made the comments during a televised news interview early Friday morning on Fox Business. Paul Atkins Once Again Pledges Clearer Crypto Guidelines From the SEC Project Crypto, a bold new initiative currently being undertaken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will primarily focus on providing “clarity and certainty” to industry … Read more