Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig tapped David Miller to lead the agency's enforcement division.
Even as crypto sentiment remains weak, JPMorgan analysts see the possible mid-year approval of U.S. market structure legislation as a positive catalyst.
The SEC is working to regain momentum on crypto after what Atkins described as a “big missed opportunity” under the prior administration.
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Bluprynt secured $4.2 million in a seed funding round led by major industry players, including Coinbase Ventures and Robinhood.
Another ETF tracking the price of Sui has launched this week, as digital asset manager 21shares debuts the 21Shares Spot SUI ETF.
Taylor Lindman, former deputy general counsel at Chainlink Labs joined the SEC's crypto task force on Monday.
The SEC introduced new guidance allowing broker-dealers to apply a “2% haircut” to proprietary positions in certain stablecoins.
"More to come," was the main message coming out of the third meeting between crypto and banking groups at the White House.
SEC leadership unveiled details of an innovation exemption, describing it as an incremental step to enable tokenized securities.
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Two spot SUI exchange-traded funds hit the market on Wednesday, offering investors direct exposure to the token's price.
"This would ensure Democrats could immediately control those agencies if they win the 2028 presidential election," TD said.
A political clash is heating up over the U.S. SEC’s new approach to crypto regulation. Congresswoman Maxine Waters has criticized SEC Chair Paul Atkins, accusing the agency of easing oversight and favoring large financial institutions. Her comments come as the SEC, now operating with an all-Republican commission, rolls back several proposals from the previous administration …
A finance expert believes XRP may be approaching a notable moment amid ongoing market and regulatory developments. Related Reading: Jim Cramer Suggests US Government Could Buy Bitcoin Near $60K Finance guru Coach JV points to regulatory delays, policy uncertainty, and behind-the-scenes activity as factors that could shape the token’s next moves. While the situation is far from certain, his perspective highlights why investors are watching XRP closely despite broader market swings. Regulatory Delays Could Signal Change According to Coach JV, the long-running Ripple vs. SEC saga and slow progress on bills like the Clarity Act and the GENIUS Act have left a lot of questions in play. Some of those gaps are legal. Some are practical. When rules are fuzzy, large funds hesitate to move. When rules are clearer, capital tends to follow. That is simple, yet it’s not automatic. Many factors decide where big investors put money: liquidity, custody solutions, legal safety, and return potential. Reports say the Clarity Act aims to define how digital assets should be treated beyond stablecoins. That could matter a lot for tokens with institutional use cases. Market Psychology And Misinformation Reports note Coach JV also warned about noise. Social posts, clips, and AI-made headlines can push short-term moves that don’t reflect fundamentals. He urged calm and a plan. That was practical advice: set buy rules, remove emotion, stick to them. A crypto analyst added a different tone. He said he’s watching for curveballs — a one-line way to say unexpected policy shifts or regulatory surprises might appear. Those surprises could involve stablecoins or new banking rules. A crackdown on certain stablecoins would change flows in the market. It would not automatically hand the keys to XRP, but it would reshape choices for payments and custody. Accumulation And The Case For Patience Coach JV explained his own approach: disciplined accumulation across select assets during dips. He mentioned continuing to buy Bitcoin and XRP on weakness. That method is time-tested for many investors. It works when an investor has a long horizon and can tolerate swings. Reports say accumulation is a defensive way to act when headlines flash and sentiment whipsaws. Related Reading: Calm Down: Ethereum Has Survived 8 Major 50% Falls, Lee Reminds Investors Institutional Flows And Real-World Use According to market watchers, true separation from broader crypto moves will need more than clearer laws. Real demand must appear. That means banks or payment firms using blockchain rails, meaningful custody offerings, and on-ramps that work at scale. If institutions begin to run settlement tests and then roll out services, token activity could change for good. But right now most large allocators are still waiting on clearer rules and proven infrastructure. Some moves may be passive in the system; others will be driven by active adoption. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Predictions markets are a "huge issue" that federal regulators are focused on, SEC Chair Paul Atkins told lawmakers on Thursday.
Crypto industry views diverge on the likelihood that Washington will pass legislation in 2026, with estimates ranging from 25% to 60%.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins faced questions from lawmakers about the agency’s steep decline in digital asset enforcement.
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda framed blockchain-based securities as a market modernization effort rather than a regulatory rupture.
Fed. Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank plans to roll out its "skinny master account" proposal before the end of the year.
Bitwise has become the first asset manager to make a formal move toward a Uniswap-focused exchange-traded fund.
Sen. Mark Warner said he feels like he's stuck in "crypto hell" as the Senate Banking Committee tries to revive stalled talks.
The Avalanche Policy Coalition unveiled a new advisory council, led by Ava Labs General Counsel Lee Schneider.
And the more significant challenge is securing enough Democratic support in the Senate for the crypto legislation, TD Cowen added.
Representatives from Coinbase, crypto trade groups and banking organizations are expected to meet next week to discuss the treatment of stablecoin rewards.
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The CFTC is joining forces with the SEC on “Project Crypto”, an initiative aimed at modernizing cryptocurrency regulation.
Broad crypto market structure legislation advanced out of a key Senate committee on Thursday on a party-line vote.
SEC leadership has been long at work to roll out a token taxonomy as U.S. legislators work to pass a market structure bill.
The White House plans to convene a meeting next week with senior leaders from the banking and cryptocurrency sectors, Reuters reported.