SEC Seeks New Voices for Advisory Committee Amid Crypto Pivot

The SEC is seeking candidates for its Investor Advisory Committee, emphasizing investor protection and regulatory priorities as it shifts toward a more pro-crypto stance under new leadership. Investor Advisory Committee to Shape SEC Policies—Who Will Join? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Feb. 14 that it is seeking candidates for its Investor … Read more

SEC Seeks More Time in Coinbase Battle as Crypto Rules Shift

The SEC seeks a 28-day extension to respond to Coinbase’s appeal, citing ongoing crypto regulatory reviews. With a leadership shift under Trump, the agency’s stance on crypto is evolving. SEC Requests Extension in Coinbase Appeal The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a motion on Feb. 14, requesting a 28-day extension to respond to … Read more

Former SEC Chief Talks Dismantling of Crypto Enforcement: ‘C’est La Vie and to the Moon’

John Reed Stark, former SEC Chief of Internet Enforcement, stated that the recent pause in the case against Binance marks the start of the dismantling of the crypto initiatives in the commission, which will take a more relaxed and limited approach in this subject. Former SEC Chief Laments Agency’s New Crypto Direction, Acknowledges Trump Has … Read more

Avalon Labs Explores First Bitcoin-Backed Public Debt Fund

Avalon Labs is evaluating the launch of a bitcoin-backed public debt fund, exploring its alignment with SEC Regulation A. U.S. SEC Framework Could Provide Structure for Bitcoin-Backed Debt Fund Avalon Labs is pioneering efforts to expand bitcoin’s role in the financial sector by exploring a regulated bitcoin-backed public debt fund. According to a post on … Read more

Litecoin ETF Approval Odds at 90%, Analysts Say

Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have compiled a list of crypto ETF applications that they believe will have shot at being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) this year, and assigned a probability of approval to each filing. At the top of that list is the Litecoin ETF application … Read more

Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF Edges Closer to SEC Approval

Franklin Templeton’s crypto ETF is set to offer institutional investors regulated exposure to bitcoin and ether, pending SEC approval, with secure custody and no staking risks. Franklin Crypto Index ETF Awaits SEC Approval, Plans to Trade on Cboe BZX Exchange Franklin Templeton filed Amendment No. 2 to its Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. … Read more

SEC’s Lead Crypto Prosecutor Reassigned as Regulatory Shift Takes Hold

The SEC’s reassignment of top crypto enforcers signals a policy shift, as Republican leadership and Trump’s directives push the agency toward a more pro-crypto regulatory approach. SEC’s Crypto War Ends? Top Enforcers Purged in Policy U-Turn The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is experiencing significant restructuring, marking a potential pivot toward policies more accommodating … Read more

SEC’s Crypto Task Force Unveils 10 Bold Priorities—Massive Regulatory Shift Incoming

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force unveiled 10 priorities, including asset classification, jurisdiction, token offerings, registration, broker-dealers, custody, lending, staking, ETPs, and global coordination. SEC’s Crypto Task Force: Key Priorities and Regulatory Roadmap U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has outlined the priorities of the recently formed Crypto Task Force, presenting a structured … Read more