The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring a potential waiver order that could fundamentally change how tokenized securities are issued, traded, and settled. Commissioner Hester Peirce, […]
SEC Seeks to Streamline Rules for Crypto Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering new regulatory approaches that could make it easier for companies to launch digital tokens tied to real-world assets, according […]
Ripple Reaches Settlement with SEC: $50 Million Agreement
After years of litigation, Ripple has reached a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The deal includes Ripple paying a $50 million penalty and releasing […]
SEC Hosts Crypto Roundtable with New Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Helm
On May 12, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a roundtable titled “Tokenization: Moving Assets Onchain – Where TradFi and DeFi Meet”. The event […]
SEC Investigates DLT for Securities Operations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively exploring the use of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for securities issuance, trading, and settlement, according to new guidance released […]
SEC Unveils Tokenization Roundtable: Exploring Digital Assets’ Future Impact
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invites industry leaders to a Tokenization Roundtable on May 12th. This event, part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to clarify crypto asset […]
SEC Considers Exemption for DLT-Based Securities Trading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring a potential registration exemption for companies utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) to issue, trade, and settle securities. This initiative […]
Coinbase FOIA Revelations Reveal SEC Disagreements on Crypto Regulation
Internal SEC emails expose conflicting opinions and a lack of clarity regarding Ethereum’s classification and crypto regulation in the U.S. Coinbase obtained documents through a Freedom of Information […]
Coinbase Discovers Thousands of Internal SEC Documents Revealing Past Crypto Policies
In a significant development, U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has unearthed over 10,000 documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its past regulatory actions in the crypto […]
Did the SEC Decide XRP’s Fate Before Public Hearings?
New documents released after a FOIA request by Coinbase shed light on internal SEC discussions about Ripple and XRP, revealing early concerns about Ripple’s influence on the token’s […]
Coinbase Reveals SEC Internal Conversations on XRP & ETH Classification
A trove of internal SEC communications released through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests has revealed new insights into the agency’s deliberations regarding cryptocurrency classifications, specifically concerning XRP […]
Coinbase Wins SEC Case, Signaling Regulatory Shift in Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared its civil enforcement action against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Inc., leading to a potential shift in the crypto regulatory landscape. […]
NYAG Urged SEC to Classify Ethereum as a Security in KuCoin Case
Documents recently released by Coinbase through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request reveal the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) push for the SEC to classify Ethereum as […]
Coinbase Releases SEC Emails Shed Light on Crypto Classification Decisions
Coinbase has released a trove of internal SEC emails related to cryptocurrency classification decisions, offering a glimpse into how regulations are shaped behind closed doors. The documents, which […]
SEC Remains Silent On Ethereum Classification Request
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to address a request from New York Attorney General Letitia James for an official classification of Ethereum as a security. […]