SEC Says Certain Liquid Staking Models Not Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance said Tuesday that certain “liquid staking” activities in the crypto sector do not constitute securities transactions under federal law. SEC: Liquid Staking Safe From Registration if Kept Simple In a new statement, the SEC’s corporate finance unit clarified its stance on a specific form … Read more

The Day the SEC Quietly Surrendered to Crypto

Last week, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins quietly dropped what should have been the biggest headline in crypto this year: “Most crypto assets are not securities,” he said, in sharp contrast to the SEC’s long-standing position. The markets didn’t blink, but the implications are seismic. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, Chief Legal … Read more

SEC v Ripple: SEC Has Just Days Left to Respond on XRP Case, Says Legal Expert

XRP is accelerating in adoption as institutional confidence rises, legal clarity deepens, and ETF buzz builds—while the SEC faces a tightening August deadline in court. Deadline Pressure Builds on SEC in Ripple Case While XRP Gains Traction The crypto community remains closely focused on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple, hoping … Read more

US Moves Toward Onchain Future With Project Crypto Leading Market Overhaul

U.S. markets are charging into an onchain era as Project Crypto kicks off a sweeping transformation poised to redefine global finance, regulation, and capital market leadership. Regulators Set Stage for Onchain Markets With Project Crypto’s Vision to Rewire Finance Moving markets onchain is emerging as one of the most consequential shifts in modern financial infrastructure, … Read more

Project Crypto: A New Era in US Financial Regulation

In a bold and sweeping address delivered at the America First Policy Institute, Paul Atkins—the Chairman of the SEC—outlined what may become one of the most significant shifts in U.S. financial regulatory history: the launch of “Project Crypto.” Framed as a strategic initiative to reestablish American primacy in crypto markets, the initiative represents both a … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force to Tour the US

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Crypto Task Force will be touring the country between August and December, from New York to California, according to a Friday press release published by the regulator. The task force was launched in January by then Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda who appointed longtime crypto advocate and SEC Commissioner … Read more

SEC Launches AI Task Force With Mission to Disrupt Legacy Market Oversight

The SEC has activated a high-impact AI task force to embed intelligent technology into its regulatory framework, revolutionize enforcement capabilities, and drive mission-critical innovation agency-wide. SEC Activates AI Command Center to Supercharge Surveillance and Innovation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Aug. 1 the formation of an artificial intelligence (AI) task force … Read more

SEC’s ETF Shift Could Send Crypto Flows Into Overdrive

Crypto ETFs has taken a massive leap forward as SEC approval of in-kind mechanisms slashes costs, boosts efficiency, and propels digital assets deeper into mainstream finance. Bitwise Hails SEC Approval of In-Kind Mechanism as Pivotal for Crypto ETFs Asset management firm Bitwise explained on July 30 via social media platform X why the U.S. Securities … Read more

Tim Draper Applauds SEC’s Project Crypto—His All-Bitcoin Vision Nears Reality

Tim Draper backed the SEC’s Project Crypto, calling it a breakthrough toward an all-bitcoin economy powered by blockchain-based accounting, smart contracts, and tokenized finance. SEC’s Project Crypto May Realize Tim Draper’s Dream of All-Bitcoin Market Systems Venture capitalist Tim Draper praised “Project Crypto” on social media platform X on July 31, shortly after U.S. Securities … Read more

SEC U-Turn Confirmed: Most Crypto Tokens Are Not Securities, Defying Past Claims

In a regulatory pivot, the SEC chair declared most crypto assets fall outside securities laws, unleashing unprecedented momentum for U.S. blockchain innovation and institutional adoption. SEC Chair Declares Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities in Historic Reversal Crypto investors have long struggled with how digital assets are classified under U.S. law—especially following years of enforcement-driven … Read more