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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...
Evernorth Amended SEC Filing Deepens XRP Role in Crypto Market Structure
9.4.2026
Evernorth advances its SPAC merger with an amended SEC filing detailing XRP-based financing, refining how token contributions translate into equity within its planned public market debut. Key Takeaways: Evernorth advances SEC filing with XRP-based equity tied to 126,791,458 tokens from Ripple....
Canary Capital Files PEPE ETF as Wall Street Tests Institutional Demand for Meme Coins
9.4.2026
Institutional access to meme-based crypto expands as Canary Capital files with the SEC for a PEPE ETF, offering brokerage-based exposure while avoiding direct token custody and derivative risks. Key Takeaways: Canary Capital filed with the SEC to launch a PEPE ETF tracking token price via direct...
David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown
8.4.2026
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...
SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication
7.4.2026
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...
SEC close to putting out 'reg crypto' for fundraising questions, Chair Atkins says
7.4.2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission will address fundraising and startup exemptions in this proposal, Paul Atkins told a crowd Monday
This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)
6.4.2026
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. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of March delivered...
SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors
4.4.2026
SEC warns of rising impersonation scams using official branding and fake identities to exploit investor trust, highlighting growing risks tied to social media and text-based fraud schemes targeting financial data and funds. SEC Warns Investors About Impersonation Scams, Fraud Tactics The U.S....
New ETF Filing Targets Bitcoin Treasury Companies With Strategy Inc at Center
30.3.2026
Bitcoin treasury companies are driving a new income-focused ETF as a strategy anchored by preferred securities from Strategy Inc. advances. With Strive Inc. serving as the sub-adviser, the fund offers yield and indirect bitcoin exposure through digital credit instruments. Bitcoin-Linked Income...
The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid
30.3.2026
The regulatory agency’s reset is real, but the new details stop short of the full course correction the industry needs, say Gibson Dunn attorneys
‘Bitcoin’s Very Powerful’: Trump Pushes US Toward Undisputed Crypto Capital and Bitcoin Superpower
28.3.2026
President Trump intensifies the U.S. push to dominate bitcoin and crypto markets, declaring Bitcoin “very powerful” as policy shifts, regulatory clarity, and rising adoption accelerate digital assets’ role in national economic strategy. Trump Signals Aggressive Push Toward Crypto Leadership...
SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries
24.3.2026
U.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive turn as the SEC defines clearer boundaries for digital assets, narrowing its reach and signaling a shift toward structured oversight that could reshape compliance expectations and unlock market activity. SEC Redefines Crypto Oversight Boundaries Improving...
When Crypto Assets Become Investment Contracts, SEC Defines Key Conditions
24.3.2026
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...
SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Reshape Markets
23.3.2026
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...
Fidelity Presses SEC Crypto Task Force for On-Chain Settlement Clarity
23.3.2026
Fidelity pushes for clearer crypto rules as regulators weigh market structure changes, signaling rising momentum toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance while exposing key gaps in oversight, custody, and trading system alignment. Fidelity Urges Clearer Crypto Rules for US Market...
Nasdaq winning SEC approval to move stocks onchain shows how Wall Street is taking charge of crypto tech
20.3.2026
Nasdaq's structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say
Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETF
20.3.2026
Morgan Stanley has filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker MSBT and a $1 million seed at debut