Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi has criticized the crypto promotion rules enacted by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), warning that the strict regulatory framework is slowing transactions and limiting access to services for users. Over the past few months, UK financial watchdogs have come under fire from crypto executives for what many see as an […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has detailed the next phase of “Project Crypto,” guiding how digital assets will be regulated under federal securities laws. The effort builds on work led by Commissioner Hester Peirce and the Crypto Task Force, which focuses on transparent and economically fair treatment of cryptocurrencies. SEC […]
The U.S. Treasury and the IRS have announced a new safe harbor that allows crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to stake digital assets without paying extra tax. The guidance resolves a regulatory challenge that previously prevented asset managers from participating in staking networks due to concerns about potentially violating tax laws. Safe Harbor Guidance Under Revenue […]
A new bipartisan discussion draft from the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, released on November 10, proposes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The legislation could formally place XRP and other major cryptocurrencies under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a commodity, a move that could have significant consequences for […]
A prominent economist is pushing for a major change in how cryptocurrency markets operate, arguing they need rules similar to those of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to stop extreme drops in the values of digital assets. In a November 6 post on X, Alex Krüger said the absence of regulated market makers has […]
The SEC and FINRA have launched an investigation into suspicious trading activity before publicly traded companies announced plans to acquire crypto. Regulators believe some investors may have profited from having prior, non-public knowledge of these crypto-treasury announcements, potentially violating fair disclosure rules. Possible Breach of Fair Disclosure Rules The investigation focuses on publicly traded digital […]
The CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued an advisory on Thursday stating that U.S.-based users can now trade on non-U.S. crypto exchanges such as Binance. The advisory clarifies the Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT) registration framework, which allows non-US exchanges to provide direct market access to US customers. “Today’s FBOT advisory provides the regulatory clarity […]
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins has confirmed a major shift in crypto regulation, stating that “very few tokens” should be classified as securities. His comments, which are a stark contrast to his predecessor Gary Gensler’s view that the vast majority of crypto assets were securities, came at the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2025 […]
The White House order will involve banks being fined if they drop customers for political reasons or discriminate against digital asset firms and organizations. The executive order directs bank regulators to investigate whether any banks or financial institutions might have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws, reported The […]
The US Senate has passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in a 68 to 30 vote on June 17. The landmark bill sets the first federal regulations for dollar-pegged stablecoins in America and has been lauded by the crypto industry. “The GENIUS Act will protect consumers, enable responsible innovation, […]