Regulation

SEC’s crypto task force lead criticizes ETF approval process, highlights need for patience

SEC’s crypto task force lead criticizes ETF approval process, highlights need for patience

The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force, Hester Peirce, said the decade-long process that led to the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was mishandled, and urged crypto market participants to be patient with ongoing regulatory delays. In an interview on Bloomberg’s Trillions podcast, Peirce addressed the slow […]

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GENIUS Act stalls in Senate, lawmakers eye new proposal next week

GENIUS Act stalls in Senate, lawmakers eye new proposal next week

The Senate denied the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to consider the GENIUS Act bill, which aims to regulate stablecoins in the US. The decision came with a one-vote difference, as 49 Democrat senators denied the motion against 48 favorable votes.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of using the filibuster for

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Trump feels manipulated after learning his XRP post was pushed by Ripple-linked lobbyist

Trump feels manipulated after learning his XRP post was pushed by Ripple-linked lobbyist

Key Takeaways Trump felt manipulated after discovering his post was influenced by a lobbyist linked to Ripple Labs. Ballard Partners, despite the incident, gained 130 new clients with $14 million revenue in Q1 2025. Share this article In March, Trump shocked the crypto community after publicly endorsing XRP, Solana, and Cardano for a proposed US

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Missouri Moves to Axe Capital Gains on Crypto & Stocks – Budget Battle Looms

Missouri Moves to Axe Capital Gains on Crypto & Stocks – Budget Battle Looms

Key Takeaways: Missouri is set to become the first U.S. state to completely exempt capital gains from income tax, pending the governor’s signature. The measure applies to profits from assets such as stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrency, retroactive to 2025. The bill includes expanded exemptions for seniors, disabled residents, and select consumer goods to gain

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SEC considers crypto exemption to streamline tokenized securities trading

SEC considers crypto exemption to streamline tokenized securities trading

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a potential exemption order allowing firms to issue and trade securities using distributed ledger technology (DLT). SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce revealed this plan during a May 8 address at the agency’s International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development. SEC’s proposed crypto framework According to Peirce,

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Oregon passes bill to establish legal control standards for digital assets

Oregon passes bill to establish legal control standards for digital assets

Key Takeaways Oregon passed Senate Bill 167 to update commercial laws and include digital assets in the UCC. The new law allows digital assets to be used as collateral and recognizes electronic records and signatures. Share this article Oregon has enacted Senate Bill 167, updating the state’s commercial laws to incorporate digital assets into the

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Congressional Roundtable Highlights Urgent Need for Crypto Policy Overhaul

Congressional Roundtable Highlights Urgent Need for Crypto Policy Overhaul

Congress faces mounting pressure to pass landmark crypto legislation as U.S. leadership in digital finance hangs in the balance. Steil Urges Swift Bipartisan Action on Digital Asset Regulation at Congressional Roundtable U.S. Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI) called for immediate bipartisan action on digital asset legislation at a joint roundtable held May 6 by the U.S.

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OCC reaffirms banks’ authority to offer crypto services without prior approval

OCC reaffirms banks’ authority to offer crypto services without prior approval

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarified on May 7 that federally chartered banks and savings associations may offer crypto services, namely custody and execution, including through third-party providers, provided they adhere to sound risk management practices and legal compliance.  The clarification, issued through Interpretive Letter 1184, confirms and expands on earlier

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New Jersey Governor Candidates Turn to Crypto – Could a Token Strategy Sway June Voters?

New Jersey Governor Candidates Turn to Crypto – Could a Token Strategy Sway June Voters?

Several Democratic candidates in New Jersey’s crowded race for governor are leaning into crypto as a policy issue, reflecting a shift in how digital assets are discussed on the campaign trail. According to a Bloomberg report published on May 7, at least three of the six Democratic hopefuls—including Mikie Sherrill, Steve Fulop, and Josh Gottheimer—have

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Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would bar sitting presidents, lawmakers, and their families from issuing, endorsing, or holding cryptocurrency. The End Crypto Corruption Act, announced May 6, seeks to prevent elected officials from personally benefiting from digital assets while shaping policy. Bill targeting Trump’s memecoin issuance drops amid stablecoin legislation worries As Senator Jeff Merkley’s (D-OR)

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