SEC’s Jay Clayton Leads AI Initiative
President Trump appoints former SEC Chair Jay Clayton, known for suing Ripple, to lead the new “Super Intelligence Force” focused on AI policy. #AI #Legal
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
SEC Sues to Block Crypto Banking
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC to block national trust bank charters for crypto firms, arguing it exceeds congressional authority. #Breaking #Legal
Ripple Partners with Four Korean Banks
Kbank, Kyobo Securities, Woori Bank, and Jeonbuk Bank joined @Ripple at XRP Seoul 2026. The event saw over 5,000 attendees as $XRP traded near $1.49. Crypto $XRP
Crypto Firms Face Lawsuit from Community Banks
A community banks group sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, claiming its approval of cryptocurrency firms for national trust bank charters exceeds its authority. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
SEC Faces Lawsuit Over Crypto Trust Charters
@ICBA is suing the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over trust charters granted to crypto firms, arguing they bypass necessary banking regulations and protections. #Update #Legal $BTC
Kraken Parent Payward Partners with BNY
@Nasdaq Ventures invests $100M in @Payward at a $21B valuation, expanding collaboration on Nasdaq Equity Tokens set to launch Q2 2027. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
SEC’s Jay Clayton Launches Crypto Regulation Wave
@JayClayton, former SEC Chairman, known for crypto regulation enforcement, may influence AI as new Director of National Intelligence; Ripple case highlights his legacy. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Hits $87K as SEC Unlocks Custody
Bitcoin hits $87K as weak U.S. jobs data spurs rate cut bets, causing $145M in short liquidations on @Coinglass. SEC proposes rules for direct crypto custody by investment advisors. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Loses Crypto Advocate Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce departs, impacting ongoing crypto regulation on custody and token classification. Her exit marks a shift in SEC’s crypto policy direction. #Update #Legal
Law Enforcement Seizes KillSec’s Operations
Law enforcement seized five servers and detained three suspects, including a 16-year-old believed to lead the KillSec group, disrupting around 1,000 cyberattacks and securing 110 TB of stolen data. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
SEC Faces Critical Challenge from Peirce
@SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce highlights the risks of mass data collection and advocates for privacy-enhancing blockchain technologies like zero-knowledge proofs to protect consumer data. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Rules
The SEC has proposed a framework for crypto-asset custody by registered investment advisers, allowing self-custody or state-registered trust companies as custodians. Public comments accepted for 60 days post-publication. #Update #Legal $BTC $ETH
CFTC Defines Event Contracts as Swaps
The CFTC submitted two rules to the White House on Sept. 28 to redefine swaps, including event contracts and excluding casino-style gambling, impacting regulatory jurisdiction. Legal
SEC Proposes Self-Custody for Crypto Advisers
The SEC proposes allowing advisers and funds to self-custody crypto assets, introducing a new framework for investment advisers and regulated funds. #Update #Crypto $BTC