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SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules
4.6.2026
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenged broad oversight of blockchain infrastructure, arguing securities rules should not automatically reach neutral networks, open-source code, or noncustodial tools. Her remarks framed crypto regulation around control, custody, and discretion. Why the SEC’s...
SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory Priorities
2.6.2026
The SEC placed digital asset regulation at the forefront of its draft strategic plan, signaling that crypto policy will be a key focus for the agency in the coming years. The proposal calls for a clearer regulatory framework as blockchain-based markets and tokenized financial products continue...
‘The Jury Got It Wrong’: Citron’s Andrew Left Convicted of Securities Fraud
2.6.2026
Andrew Left, the prominent short seller behind Citron Research, was found guilty of securities fraud by a U.S. federal jury, which convicted him on 13 of 17 counts after a three-week trial in Los Angeles. A Landmark Case Over Posts and Trades A Los Angeles federal jury found Andrew Left,...
The Bots Were Fake: SEC Sues Privvy Founder Over $12.3 Million Crypto Scheme
1.6.2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a Texas entrepreneur it says raised $12.3 million from about 150 investors by promising profits from artificial-intelligence trading bots that did not exist. A “ Crypto Arbitrage” Operation Built on a Lie According to a complaint filed on May...
SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots
30.5.2026
Fuller allegedly diverted $6.2 million for personal use and $5.5M for Ponzi-like payments; only 3% of funds went to crypto trading
SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain
29.5.2026
Paxos has become the first blockchain-native firm to receive full SEC approval as a registered clearing agency, setting the stage for same-day settlement in traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Wall Street Plumbing For Blockchain Technology The landmark decision makes Paxos the first and only...
Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain
29.5.2026
Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors
Trump Vows Crypto Market Structure Law That ‘Cannot Be Undone’
28.5.2026
Trump vowed to cement a durable U.S. crypto framework, saying his administration will protect digital asset markets from future political reversals. He also pledged that his administration would “never let crypto down,” tying bitcoin, exchanges, and digital asset innovation to America’s financial...
Trump Appoints Former Attorney General Pam Bondi to White House AI Advisory Panel
27.5.2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a high-level artificial intelligence (AI) advisory body co-chaired by crypto advocate and former White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks. Bondi...
Is Crypto a Security? The 2026 Guide to US Digital Asset Law (Part One)
24.5.2026
This research report originates from a multi-part series titled Law and Ledger, which examines one of the most important and unsettled questions in digital-asset law: when, and under what circumstances, crypto falls within the reach of U.S. securities regulation. Written by: Michael Handelsman...
SEC Greenlights Nasdaq’s Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options, CFTC Approval Is the Final Hurdle
23.5.2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq to list cash-settled bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, opening a new derivatives gateway for institutional investors who want regulated bitcoin exposure without custody complications. What Cash-Settled Means...
Trader Banks $7.5M in Four Days on ZEC and HYPE Longs, Now Opens $38.6M ETH Position at 25x Leverage
22.5.2026
A Hyperliquid trader known as ‘Evaded’ has booked over $7.5 million in profit from two positions in less than four days, most recently rolling back into the market with a $38.63 million ether long carrying 25x leverage. ZEC and HYPE Gains Turn Into a $38.6M Leveraged ETH Gamble On May 22,...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Join Regent Law Faculty
21.5.2026
Regent University School of Law named SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce to a faculty role, adding a prominent crypto regulation voice to its academic ranks. Peirce will join the Virginia Beach law school as an associate professor. Regent Law Names Hester Peirce to Faculty Role Regent University...
Lummis Warns US Must Pass CLARITY Act Immediately or Cede Digital Asset Leadership to China and Europe
20.5.2026
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that China and Europe are actively competing with the United States for leadership in cryptocurrency and digital asset development, urging Congress to accelerate pending crypto legislation. US Cannot Afford to Fall Behind China and Europe, Says Lummis Speaking...
SEC Plans Blockchain Stock Trading as Tokenized Market Hits $1.4B
20.5.2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to introduce a new framework for tokenized stocks, potentially allowing digital versions of equities to trade on crypto platforms. The move could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional capital markets. SEC Opens...
AI Financial SEC Filing Flags Going Concern Risk After WLFI Token Decline
19.5.2026
AI Financial Corp., the Nevada-based fintech company holding 7.28 billion World Liberty Financial tokens, disclosed in its Q1 2026 SEC filing that substantial doubt exists about its ability to continue as a going concern within the next 12 months. AI Financial Corp Files Going Concern Warning Tied...
Report: Tokenized US Stocks Get New Regulatory Framework as SEC Prepares Exemption Release
19.5.2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg. SEC Innovation Exemption Signals Major Shift for Onchain U.S. Equity Trading in 2026...
Ermo Eero Says CLARITY Act Is ‘Not Yet the Bretton Woods Moment for Crypto’
17.5.2026
Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns that unilateral U.S. law cannot substitute for mutual international treaties. He notes that the crypto industry must build genuine institutional trust by policing bad actors from within rather than fighting external oversight. A Pivot for Domestic Capital The U.S....
Grayscale and Vaneck Both Update Spot BNB ETF Filings as US SEC Review Heats Up
16.5.2026
Grayscale has submitted a second amended S-1 for its proposed spot BNB exchange-traded fund, a development Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says indicates active SEC engagement. Vaneck filed its own competing update on the same day. The Race for a Spot BNB ETF Grayscale’s second amended S-1...
Warren Says the CLARITY Act Will ‘Blow Up the Economy’ as Senate Panel Votes 15-9 to Advance Bill
15.5.2026
Senator Elizabeth Warren launched a sweeping attack on the U.S. digital asset market structure bill during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on May 14, calling it an economic threat. The committee still voted 15-9 to advance the bill to the full Senate floor. Warren’s 44 Amendments and Three Core...