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SEC Holds Second Crypto Roundtable, Acting Chair Suggests Temporary Regulations

SEC Holds Second Crypto Roundtable, Acting Chair Suggests Temporary Regulations

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) led its second crypto roundtable on Friday, with Acting Chair Mark Uyeda mentioning the possibility of provisional regulatory guidelines as long-term regulations are worked out. SEC Crypto Roundtable Kicks Off During the April 11 hearing entitled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto […]

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Helium Cleared: SEC Dismisses Unregistered Securities Claims

Helium Cleared: SEC Dismisses Unregistered Securities Claims

The Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its claim that Nova Labs, creators of Helium, sold unregistered securities. This decision confirms that Helium Hotspots and tokens like HNT, IOT, and MOBILE are not considered securities. Legal Uncertainty Removed The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its claim that Nova Labs, the

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XRP jumps 30% as Ripple nears SEC settlement, plans .25B acquisition

XRP jumps 30% as Ripple nears SEC settlement, plans $1.25B acquisition

Ripple aims to scale RLUSD stablecoin through Hidden Road’s network. XRP trades above its 50-day moving average for the first time in months. Ripple’s cross-border payment network spans over 70 financial institutions. Ripple’s legal fight with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally be nearing its conclusion. On Wednesday, Ripple and the SEC

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US Lawmakers Push for Crypto Clarity With Urgent Call to Overhaul Securities Laws

US Lawmakers Push for Crypto Clarity With Urgent Call to Overhaul Securities Laws

In its first 2025 market structure hearing, Congress moved to overhaul securities laws, aiming to rein in SEC overreach and unleash a new era of U.S. crypto innovation. Congressional Hearing Sounds Alarm on SEC Overreach and Crypto Exodus U.S. lawmakers gathered in Washington on April 9 as the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and

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Ripple and SEC Ask Court to Halt XRP Case as Deal Nears Final Approval

Ripple and SEC Ask Court to Halt XRP Case as Deal Nears Final Approval

A new court filing reveals Ripple and the SEC are racing toward a landmark settlement, signaling a dramatic turn in the XRP case with massive crypto implications. Ripple and SEC Request Court Pause as Settlement Nears in XRP Case Attorneys representing both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs Inc. jointly submitted

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Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit Update: Regulator Files Urgent Request With Judge Torres, Here’s What It Says

Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit Update: Regulator Files Urgent Request With Judge Torres, Here’s What It Says

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has taken another turn, with the Commission filing an opposition to a request from a non-party to provide decisive evidence. The SEC outlined three reasons why the request shouldn’t be granted.  Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Sees New

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a16z Urges SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules in Comment Letter

a16z Urges SEC to Modernize Crypto Custody Rules in Comment Letter

Key Takeaways: a16z proposes allowing self-custody under defined security and compliance conditions. The firm advocates for a regulatory approach that recognizes how blockchain systems operate, including on-chain governance and staking. The proposal challenges binary distinctions between wallet types, favoring a risk-based model. a16z also calls for flexibility in asset transfers and support for layered custody

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Senate Confirms Pro Bitcoin Paul Atkins As SEC Chair

Senate Confirms Pro Bitcoin Paul Atkins As SEC Chair

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote, placing the longtime Wall Street consultant and former Republican commissioner at the helm of one of the most powerful financial regulatory agencies in the country. Atkins, known for his deregulatory stance, is expected

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Is US SEC Chair Paul Atkins Good or Bad for Crypto?

Is US SEC Chair Paul Atkins Good or Bad for Crypto?

Key Notes Atkins’s appointment has been welcomed by the crypto community, given his $5 million stake in crypto investment firms. Atkins has pledged to build a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets, continuing the crypto-friendly measures initiated by acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda. Dennis M.Kelleher, co-founder of Better Markets, criticized Atkins’s past, blaming him for

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Rep. Troy Downing Lambasts Gary Gensler In House Committee Hearing

Rep. Troy Downing Lambasts Gary Gensler In House Committee Hearing

Key Takeaways: Troy Downing has sharply criticized former SEC Chair Gary Gensler for a lack of regulatory clarity and an adversarial stance toward digital assets. Downing argued that Gensler’s approach stifled U.S. fintech leadership and contributed to the rise of meme coins. The SEC, under new leadership during the Trump administration, has moved away from

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