Coinbase Rallies Behind Incoming SEC Chair Promising Full Focus on Crypto Clarity

Coinbase’s legal chief hailed the incoming SEC chair’s vow to prioritize crypto clarity, end debanking, and foster innovation as a long-awaited shift benefiting U.S. markets. Coinbase Sees Clear Skies Ahead With SEC Power Shift Favoring Digital Assets Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal offered his perspective following the Senate Banking Committee’s hearing last week to … Read more

Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement, First US Bank-Issued Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review

Acting SEC chair rejects enforcement, first US bank-issued stablecoin, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle at crossroads, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Acting SEC Chair Uyeda called for clear rulemaking over enforcement to provide much-needed guidance to the industry. The first U.S. bank-issued stablecoin on a permissionless blockchain—Ethereum—has launched. Bitcoin’s price remains relatively … Read more

Viral Fame, Volatile Finance: SEC Closes Book on ‘Hawk Tuah’ Crypto Drama

As detailed in a recent disclosure from American entertainment media outlet TMZ, Haliey “Hawk Tuah” Welch announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its inquiry, issuing no charges or penalties against her. Hawk Tuah’s Legal Odyssey Ends With SEC Pass Welch, a 22-year-old Tennessee native, catapulted into viral stardom in June 2024 … Read more

SEC Drops Three Key Crypto Cases as Regulatory Grip Loosens

The regulator quietly dismissed enforcement actions against Kraken, Consensys, and Cumberland on Thursday. SEC Softens Stance, Dismisses Three Prominent Crypto Cases Ohio Republican Senator Bernardo Moreno, on Thursday called former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, “one of the stupidest people in government.” That same day, the SEC dropped three prominent enforcement … Read more

SEC Drops Crypto.com Probe With No Action in Major Win for Global Exchange Compliance

The SEC has dropped its probe into Crypto.com without charges, as the company blasted past crackdowns and vowed aggressive global expansion backed by sweeping regulatory approval. Crypto.com Prevails in SEC Investigation, Vows Continued Regulatory Leadership Crypto.com announced on March 27 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally ended its investigation into the … Read more

Top Priority: Incoming SEC Chair Promises Solid Crypto Framework

The incoming SEC chair vowed to prioritize a clear crypto framework, criticizing outdated rules for hindering innovation and U.S. leadership. Incoming SEC Chair Calls for Clear Crypto Rules, Economic Revival Under Trump Digital asset policy took center stage as Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), addressed … Read more

Senator Kennedy Grills Paul Atkins Over Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents

The Republican senator from Louisiana told Atkins that he would “pounce” on him “like a ninja” if Atkins didn’t investigate the disgraced FTX founder’s parents who are both Stanford law professors. Atkins Faces Tough Questions From Senator Kennedy About Bankman-Fried’s Parents Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy pulled no punches on Thursday when he firmly asked … Read more

SEC Just Dropped 4 New Crypto Roundtables—Public Invited to Shape Regulations

Regulators signal a seismic shift toward crypto clarity with four new SEC roundtables, fueling optimism as trading, custody, DeFi, and tokenization take center stage. Crypto Regulations Enter New Phase as SEC Unleashes 4 New Roundtables The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force revealed plans Tuesday to hold four additional public roundtables in … Read more

700 SEC Staff Resign as Trump’s Crypto Revolution Blasts Through Washington

Over 700 SEC staff have resigned amid Trump-backed federal cuts and pro-crypto reforms, fueling hopes of a bullish regulatory shift for digital assets. Mass SEC Departures Signal Major Pivot Toward Pro-Crypto Future Under Trump Administration Hundreds of employees are expected to leave the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under a voluntary resignation program tied … Read more