SEC Grants, Then Halts, Approval for Crypto ETF With XRP: Expert Calls It ‘Bizarre Situation’

A high-profile crypto ETF holding bitcoin, ether, XRP, and more wins SEC approval, but a surprise stay halts its launch, leaving markets hanging in suspense. SEC Stay Delays Launch of Bitwise ETF Featuring Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and More The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a major multi-asset crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) on July … Read more

US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move

SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream financial infrastructure. SEC Chair Confirms Historic Pivot: Stablecoins Now Core to US Financial Future A pivotal shift in U.S. regulatory posture is underway as stablecoins gain unprecedented government recognition, signaling potential upgrades … Read more

Crypto Giant Bullish Files for NYSE IPO With Peter Thiel Backing

Bullish is charging into the public markets with a bold NYSE bid, signaling massive momentum for institutional crypto as investor appetite reignites and global ambitions scale fast. Thiel-Backed Bullish Makes High-Stakes NYSE Move Digital asset platform Bullish announced on July 19 that it publicly filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission … Read more

SEC Commissioner Proposes Cross-Border Sandbox for Crypto and Tokenized Assets

Crypto regulation is on the brink of transformation as U.S. and U.K. leaders push to align on digital asset sandboxes that could reignite blockchain innovation and remove compliance roadblocks. SEC’s Peirce Calls for US-UK Crypto Sandbox Alliance to Unleash Digital Asset Innovation U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce stated on July 16 … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force Calls on Investors to Help Shape Post-GENIUS Act Policy

U.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive leap forward as new law clears stablecoin ambiguity, empowering SEC-regulated firms to reshape markets with clear, actionable compliance pathways. Commissioner Peirce Calls on SEC-Regulated Firms—Help Shape Crypto Rulebook Now A turning point in U.S. crypto regulation signals fresh alignment between policy and market infrastructure, unlocking new avenues for stablecoin … Read more

SEC Declares Crypto Milestone With GENIUS Act Pushing Toward Trump’s Desk

The SEC is celebrating a regulatory revolution as landmark crypto legislation races toward final approval, promising sweeping clarity, innovation momentum, and stablecoin dominance for U.S. markets. SEC Hails Regulatory Breakthrough With GENIUS Act Awaiting Trump’s Sign-off U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a statement on July 17 following the passage of … Read more

Digital Currency Group’s Grayscale Plans Public Listing

Grayscale Investments confidentially submitted a draft registration statement for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 14, 2025. The digital asset management firm, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, aims to become a publicly traded company. Grayscale Files Draft Registration for U.S. Initial Public Offering The Form … Read more

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