The SEC issued an interpretation on Tuesday clarifying how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving cryptocurrencies. This is a “major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide greater clarity regarding the treatment of crypto assets,” it stated. The guidance also “complements Congressional endeavors to codify a comprehensive market structure framework […]
For years now, the entire cryptocurrency industry has operated under a fog of regulatory uncertainty. Investors and developers alike were wondering which crypto asset the U.S. government might suddenly decide to classify as an unregistered security. Take Ripple’s XRP, for instance – one of the most obvious examples. The company was tangled in a prolonged […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has inched closer to creating guardrails to ascertain how cryptocurrencies are regulated. In a recent commission-level guidance submitted to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), the SEC outlined how securities laws can be applied to crypto. If followed, the new guidelines could affect […]
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has said that regulators should not panic over falling crypto prices, pushing back against calls for emergency intervention as Bitcoin (BTC) slipped toward $66,000. The remarks signal the SEC’s intent to focus on structural rulemaking rather than market volatility, offering a roadmap for tokenized securities while […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance to clarify how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities. Issued jointly by the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets on January 28th, the statement categorizes tokenized securities into two main types: issuer-sponsored and […]
“This is a big week for crypto – Congress is on the cusp of upgrading our financial markets for the 21st century,” said Atkins on Fox Business on Monday. The market structure bill “fits in with the President’s focus on making America the crypto capital of the world, so if you have clear legislation and […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three entities that claimed to operate crypto asset trading platforms, along with four so-called investment clubs, for allegedly running a large-scale fraud that targeted retail investors through social media. According to the SEC, Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd., and Cirkor Inc., together with […]
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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held their first joint roundtable in nearly 14 years. The discussion highlighted that the two agencies intend to cooperate on crypto regulation, despite having little history of collaboration. Alignment on Crypto Rules Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham acknowledged at Monday’s roundtable that […]
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 […]