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SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
9.5.2026
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should study crypto’s role in retail trading before deciding whether new rules are needed. Her remarks tied crypto to ETFs, options, prediction markets, and perpetual futures. ETF Access and SEC Authority Shape Crypto Debate Securities and Exchange...
SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance
8.5.2026
The SEC chair linked the rise of AI-powered financial systems with growing demand for blockchain-based market infrastructure and automated settlement
SEC Targets Onchain Trading Rules and Crypto Vault Oversight
8.5.2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a broader shift toward onchain market frameworks, pointing to possible rulemaking for trading systems, broker-dealer activity, clearing functions, and crypto vaults. He said hybrid platforms may require clearer securities treatment. Atkins Maps Broader SEC Shift...
Bakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic Overhaul
3.5.2026
Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-native stablecoin infrastructure into its core financial services. Modernizing Global Settlement Bakkt Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies...
SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings
28.4.2026
SEC notice opens comments on NYSE Arca’s 85% asset rule proposal, tightening crypto and commodity trust listing requirements. Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule would count derivatives by gross notional...
Senate Democrats Warn SEC Crypto Exemptions May Undermine Investor Protections
28.4.2026
SEC crypto guidance could narrow investor protections across major token categories, according to Senate Democrats. Warren and Van Hollen argue the approach may reduce oversight of crypto firms, common market activities, and future fundraising pathways. Key Takeaways: Warren and Van Hollen...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency
28.4.2026
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...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes History as First Sitting Commissioner to Address the Bitcoin Conference
27.4.2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is set to deliver a fireside chat at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas on Monday, marking the first time a sitting U.S. securities regulator has spoken at the annual event. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins is set to address the attendees of Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas...
SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules
23.4.2026
Industry participants are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to formalize its crypto guidance on decentralized tools, arguing clearer rules would reduce uncertainty and better align oversight with blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Over 30 crypto industry participants...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
23.4.2026
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Ripple CEO Praises SEC’s New Direction as US Crypto Markets Brace for Regulatory Reset
22.4.2026
U.S. crypto sentiment is improving as regulators signal a clearer, less punitive path for digital assets. That shift is drawing support from industry leaders, including Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who tied it to investor protection and market growth. Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked...
SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading
21.4.2026
Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push...
Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth
21.4.2026
The SEC is positioning its first year under Paul Atkins as a turning point toward clearer regulation and stronger markets. The SEC Chair described it as a historic year, stating the agency delivered on its promises. Key Takeaways: SEC emphasized regulatory clarity as key to stronger U.S. capital...
No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy
20.4.2026
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...
Crypto Is ‘Really Top on Our List’ — SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities
20.4.2026
The SEC is sharpening its crypto policy focus as digital asset regulation rises to the top of its 2026 agenda. Leadership commentary signals a more structured approach to oversight while aiming to position the United States as a global hub for crypto innovation. Key Takeaways: Atkins confirmed...
SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities
14.4.2026
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pushed for lasting regulatory clarity on crypto interfaces while warning that overly broad broker definitions could restrict innovation and limit investor access to self-custody tools. Key Takeaways: SEC Commissioner favors a more permanent approach to defining broker...
Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure
13.4.2026
Ondo Finance is seeking SEC no-action relief for a model that integrates Ethereum into regulated securities, aiming to enable tokenized operational processes while preserving existing legal ownership and custody structures. Key Takeaways: Ondo Finance seeks SEC no-action relief for tokenized...
New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures
13.4.2026
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...
SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking
13.4.2026
U.S. regulators are accelerating crypto oversight by using interpretive rules, signaling a faster policy rollout strategy that prioritizes immediate clarity over traditional rulemaking processes. Key Takeaways: Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights fast-track crypto rules, boosting...
SEC Opens Proceedings on NYSE Proposal to List Grayscale Crypto ETF Options
11.4.2026
Grayscale crypto ETF options are advancing through regulatory review, as the SEC evaluation of NYSE American’s proposal reflects a structured approach to expanding institutional access to digital asset derivatives. Key Takeaways: SEC review targets NYSE American proposal tied to Grayscale ETF with...