Regulation

Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening

Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening

More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of […]

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New SEC Chair to Speak at Crypto Roundtable as Policy Pivot Looms Large

New SEC Chair to Speak at Crypto Roundtable as Policy Pivot Looms Large

The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official

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Binance introduces stricter compliance measures for South African users

Binance introduces stricter compliance measures for South African users

Binance is implementing new compliance measures for users in South Africa, effective April 30. According to an April 23 statement, the changes will require all its South African users to provide detailed information about the sender and receiver of any crypto transfer on the platform. The firm added that users initiating withdrawals must enter the

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SEC’s Explosive Crypto Overhaul in Motion as Uyeda Ends Acting Chair Role

SEC’s Explosive Crypto Overhaul in Motion as Uyeda Ends Acting Chair Role

Uyeda’s bold leadership unleashes a crypto renaissance with dropped lawsuits, reversed rules, and unprecedented SEC engagement—as Atkins steps in, momentum shows no signs of slowing. SEC Transitions From Enforcement to Engagement as Uyeda Reflects on Crypto Regulation Wins The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a statement from Commissioner Mark Uyeda on April 21

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Trump Policy Shakeup Halts KuCoin 0M CFTC Settlement Talks

Trump Policy Shakeup Halts KuCoin $300M CFTC Settlement Talks

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin may have to wait longer when it comes to formally agreeing upon a settlement with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as President Donald Trump’s administration overhauls regulatory policies, Law360 reported on Monday. KuCoin, CFTC Settlement Delayed According to the April 21 report, CFTC attorney John Murphy filed a letter asking

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European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

The European Central Bank has raised alarm over President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that a wave of dollar-backed stablecoins could threaten financial stability across the eurozone and overwhelm the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework. In a confidential policy paper obtained by Politico, the ECB urged the European Commission to revisit the Markets in Crypto

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Trump expected to attend SEC Chair Atkins’ swearing-in ceremony at White House today

Trump expected to attend SEC Chair Atkins’ swearing-in ceremony at White House today

Key Takeaways President Trump will attend Paul Atkins’ swearing-in as SEC Chair at the White House. Paul Atkins prioritizes digital assets regulation, including pending resolutions on Ripple and Binance cases. Share this article President Donald Trump will attend Paul Atkins’ private swearing-in ceremony as US SEC Chair, according to the president’s schedule on Roll Call

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Paul Atkins Sworn in as SEC Chair, Boosting Crypto-Friendly Sentiment

Paul Atkins Sworn in as SEC Chair, Boosting Crypto-Friendly Sentiment

Paul Atkins was sworn in as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, marking a leadership shift that is being welcomed by the digital asset industry. The swearing-in followed his confirmation by the US Senate on April 9, after President Donald Trump nominated him late last year. “I am honored by the

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New SEC Chair Sworn in, Pledges Clear Crypto Regulation and Market Growth

New SEC Chair Sworn in, Pledges Clear Crypto Regulation and Market Growth

A new era dawns at the SEC as its freshly appointed chair signals a bold pivot toward clear, market-friendly digital asset regulation that could ignite industry growth. New SEC Era Begins: Will Digital Assets Finally Get the Clarity They Crave? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced April 21 that Paul S. Atkins had

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