With U.S. policy finally unlocking growth, Santori sees now as the moment to invest in the convergence of the two worlds.
The SEC's commissioners are reviewing Grayscale's uplisting of a large cap fund, a letter from the agency said.
The SEC put a pause on converting the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund LLC a day after agency staff greenlit the fund to begin trading.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed growing concerns from investors caught in the regulatory storm surrounding Linqto. Linqto is a private investment platform that sells access to the crypto payment firm’s equity through secondary markets. In a July 2 post on X, Garlinghouse clarified that Ripple has never had a formal relationship with Linqto and […]
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A trade association is urging the SEC to deny companies the opportunity to offer tokenized equities through specific exemptive relief.
The SEC approved on an "accelerated basis" an exchange-traded fund that looks to convert the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund LLC.
June 2025 was a landmark month for US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as they collectively secured nearly $6 billion in fresh inflows. This impressive performance marks one of their strongest showings this year, reflecting heightened institutional interest in crypto. According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin-focused ETFs attracted the lion’s share of the funds, […]
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A Solana ETF that will track the price and deliver staking yields to holders will begin trading on Wednesday, according REX Shares.
The decision, announced by Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse on Friday, comes shortly after a New York judge blocked the company’s second attempt to settle the case for $50 million.
Ripple is turning the page and closing the chapter on its years-long case with the SEC, according to its CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Bitwise Asset Management has quietly nudged Dogecoin one step closer to Wall Street’s ETF club, filing an amended S-1 on 26 June that for the first time allows “in-kind” creations and redemptions. The tweak is more than procedural. It lines the proposed Bitwise Dogecoin ETF up with the operational playbook the US Securities and Exchange Commission already blessed for spot-bitcoin and spot-ether products, and it signals that SEC staff are now deep in the weeds on the mechanics of custody and settlement. Signs Point To Dogecoin ETF Approval “Bitwise has filed amended S-1s for their spot Dogecoin ETF and their spot Aptos ETFs. Good signs as it indicates SEC engagement, and tracks with other spot approvals,” Bloomberg Intelligence senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas wrote on X. He underscored the importance of the new language: “One HUGE update to the filing is ‘in-kind’ creations and redemptions… Near-lock at this point that in-kind will be allowed in spot ETFs across board.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Flashes Rare Buy Signal—But One Move Could Ruin It The change matters because in-kind processing lets authorized participants swap DOGE directly for ETF shares (and vice versa) without the tax friction and slippage that accompany the cash-only model imposed on futures-based crypto funds. The SEC’s willingness to consider that structure for a dog-branded altcoin would have seemed fanciful a year ago. It now appears consistent with the regulator’s post-bitcoin-ETF détente, during which issuers also sought in-kind redemptions. Approval odds are converging on the high end of the spectrum. Less than a week ago, Balchunas and fellow analyst James Seyffart raised their probability for “the vast majority” of pending altcoin ETFs—including Dogecoin—to “90 percent or higher,” citing what Seyffart called “very positive” SEC engagement. Related Reading: Dogecoin Crash Far From Over? Analyst Reveals The Target Notably, that optimism has not fully washed into prediction markets: on Polymarket, the contract titled “Doge ETF approved in 2025?” was trading around 69% early Friday morning in Europe, while a shorter-dated line for approval by 31 July priced in barely 13% odds. Dogecoin Price Stalls (For Now) Dogecoin itself has yet to reflect the regulatory tail-wind. The token changed hands near $0.161—down roughly 2% on the day. Technical trader Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) argues that bulls still control the longer-term picture: on his weekly chart, DOGE has respected a momentum breakout line traced back to late-2022 on five separate tests, each time spring-boarding into “major bounces.” He pegs the “line in the sand” at the $0.143–0.127 support band: “ Yet Kevin cautions that meme-coin exuberance ultimately hinges on the Federal Reserve, not tweet-driven hype. In a separate post this week, he noted that fresh highs in bitcoin dominance continue to ride “restrictive monetary policy and an uncertain geopolitical environment.” Alt-season, he wrote, will require the end of quantitative tightening and a tangible decline in the US terminal rate—conditions absent since late-2023 and still distant according to Fed-funds futures. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.16123. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
In a five-page ruling issued Thursday, District Judge Analisa Torres bristled at the parties’ request she dissolve a permanent injunction ordering Ripple to obey the law.
US District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a joint request from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs to dissolve an earlier court order and lower Ripple’s financial penalty. The ruling, issued on June 26, firmly rejected the attempt to undo a prior judgment tied to Ripple’s violations of securities laws through […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
A New York judge has denied a request from Ripple and the SEC to lift an injunction, which could have ultimately significantly cut fines.
In-kind redemptions for crypto exchange-traded funds could be coming, according to one of the SEC's top leads Hester Peirce.
The frameworks propose bringing assets like stocks, bonds, and funds onchain as well as carve outs for autonomous, non-custodial blockchain protocols.
The DTCC notes the fund cannot be created or redeemed; however, VSOL's presence indicates it may soon be approved by the SEC.
Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly asked the Second Circuit Court to extend the suspension of the agency’s appeal. According to a June 16 court filing, both parties are pushing to delay the appeal to avoid further litigation following their previous settlement. This request follows an earlier effort to […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The SEC annoucned a slew of new hires on Friday morning, with Jamie Selway and Brian Daly bringing a crypto background to the agency.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling back 14 proposed rules, including key measures that once targeted the crypto industry. The decision, announced on June 12, illustrates the shift in regulatory priorities as the agency distances itself from the aggressive stance adopted during the previous administration. The withdrawn proposals were introduced between March […]
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The joint motion seeks to end all pending appeals and avoid further legal proceedings between the two parties.
Meanwhile, U.S. regulatory momentum is building, with stablecoin legislation advancing and a market structure bill in the works.
In a major shift, the U.S. SEC has rolled back several proposals introduced during Gary Gensler’s tenure. Among the withdrawn rules are the controversial expanded Custody Rule, the DeFi-targeted Rule 3b-16, and stricter ESG reporting mandates. These changes signal a softer regulatory stance as pressure mounts for clearer, more balanced crypto oversight. The move has …
The proposals were made under former Chair Gary Gensler, who led the agency's 'regulation by enforcement' approach.
Ripple and the SEC are trying again to divvy up millions of dollars in fines, following a judge's rejection last month.
DeFi Development Corp. hit a major roadblock this week when the US Securities and Exchange Commission blocked its $1 billion registration filing. The move came after regulators found that the company’s Form S-3 lacked a key internal controls report tied to its 10-K. As a result, DeFi Development—formerly known as Janover—pulled the filing and said it will fix the paperwork before trying again. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $1 Million? Michael Saylor Laughs Off Crypto Winter Fears Missing Controls Report According to the SEC, the registration was ineligible because it did not include the required internal controls over financial reporting. That report is a must for any firm raising capital through public offerings. Without it, the commission won’t even consider your request. DeFi Development filed in late April 2025 but overlooked this step, a basic requirement in US securities law. DeFi Development (formerly Janover) has withdrawn its $1 billion Form S-3 registration after the SEC deemed it ineligible due to missing a required internal controls report in its Form 10-K. No securities were issued, and part of the proceeds had been intended for purchasing… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) June 11, 2025 Plan To Buy Solana Based on reports, the company aimed to use the funds to buy Solana tokens. Solana ranks as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The filing showed some of the $1 billion would go toward staking rewards and token purchases. Staking can earn regular returns, but only if SOL holds or gains value. Putting such a large stake into one chain carries risks if market prices dip. Withdrawal And Next Steps DeFi Development confirmed that no securities were issued during this process. It said it plans to refile once the controls report is in place. A quick resubmission—perhaps within 30 or 45 days—would signal they were almost ready. Investors will watch whether the company brings in an experienced underwriter or auditor to prevent another slip. Related Reading: TRX Price Up As Tron Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Trump-Backed Stablecoin Market Reaction Some traders had hoped the influx of a billion dollars in Solana tokens would boost the price. Now that the filing is on hold, those bets may stall. Markets often react when big purchases are delayed. Based on trading patterns, any sudden buy order of hundreds of millions in SOL could swing prices up or down. What Comes Next DeFi Development’s experience highlights that crypto firms must meet the same rules as any other public issuer. Skipping standard checks can derail even the boldest plans. The company’s next move will show how well it can balance its blockchain ambitions with straightforward regulatory steps. For now, the token-buy plan waits in limbo, and everyone from investors to developers will be watching the next filing. Featured image from Reuters, chart from TradingView
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.