SEC and CFTC Collaborate on Crypto Oversight to Boost US Spot Markets

U.S. regulators are aligning to unlock spot crypto asset markets, clearing the way for exchanges to list leveraged digital products while preserving strong oversight and compliance. SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Guide Spot Crypto Asset Markets Staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced … Read more

Coinbase CLO Argues Former SEC Crypto Stance Shares Similarities With US Tariffs Case

Paul Grewal, CLO of Coinbase, established a similarity between the current case against the Trump Administration’s treatment of tariffs and the former stance of the SEC on its supposed authority to regulate crypto assets. “The absurdity of that era grows clearer and clearer even as it recedes into history,” he stated. Major Questions Doctrine Rises … Read more

XRP Monthly Option Income ETF Filed With SEC to Target Yield and Upside With Calls

XRP is primed to redefine crypto investing with a first-of-its-kind ETF blending covered calls and synthetic exposure, delivering monthly income and capital appreciation potential. SEC Filing Shows XRP ETF Structured to Generate Yield and Upside Using Covered Calls XRP is at the forefront of a proposed investment vehicle that blends digital asset exposure with an … Read more

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