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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 on Monday that the agency is moving to embrace digital asset innovation, end enforcement-driven regulation, and work alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring clarity to U.S. crypto markets. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Atkins confirmed that an … Read more
In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Trading and Markets released a staff statement on Monday, outlining conditions under which operators of crypto trading interfaces can avoid registering as broker-dealers under federal securities law. Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued guidance on April 13, 2026, allowing crypto UI providers to … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement on Wednesday, with the role taking effect May 4. Key Takeaways: The SEC named David Woodcock as Enforcement Division director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office from … Read more
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out for public comment. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before … Read more
The New York Stock Exchange is partnering with Securitize to build a blockchain-based trading platform for tokenized securities. The initiative aims to enable 24/7 trading with full shareholder rights. Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Tokenized Equities With 24/7 Trading Platform The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is taking a major step into blockchain finance through … Read more
SEC defines when crypto assets become securities while outlining five core categories, tying regulatory treatment to issuer-driven profit expectations and clarifying how different types of digital assets are evaluated under U.S. law. SEC and CFTC Outline Crypto Asset Classification Rules A regulatory shift is redefining how crypto assets are treated under U.S. securities law, as … Read more
Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond a fixed list. 18 Crypto Assets Labeled Digital Commodities as Regulatory Shift Hits Markets Crypto assets classified as non-securities form a broader category rather than a fixed list … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued a joint interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, marking one of the most comprehensive attempts yet to define regulatory boundaries in the United States. Federal Crypto Policy Shift: SEC, CFTC Outline Jurisdiction and Token Types The … Read more
Two crypto courtroom sagas out of Manhattan delivered a pair of sharply different plot twists this week — one defendant walked away from the SEC’s fraud case for good, while another scheme’s legal fallout hit a wall when a federal judge tossed key racketeering claims tied to a church-linked investment disaster. SEC Dismisses Civil Fraud … Read more