Memecoins Escape SEC Oversight Says Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that many memecoins likely fall outside the agency’s jurisdiction, highlighting regulatory gaps in the crypto space. #Update #Crypto (+3) → (Source: TheBlock)
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Regulations: SEC CFTC Collaboration
The US SEC and CFTC will collaborate on crypto regulations, reinstating a joint advisory committee to address digital asset challenges. #Update #Legal (+8) ↗ (CoinGape)
XRP ETF Approval: SEC Decision Imminent
@SECGov may acknowledge @Grayscale’s spot $XRP ETF filing as early as Thursday, impacting the ongoing legal battle with Ripple. #Update #ETF $XRP (-3) ↘ (Source: CryptoBriefing)
Crypto Regulation: NY Senator Advocates Task Force
New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. proposes a crypto task force to reassess regulations amid federal shifts, focusing on revenue and environmental impact. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗ (Decrypt)
Crypto Advocate Nominated to Lead CFTC
Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at @a16z’s crypto division, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the CFTC, praised for his pro-crypto stance. #Breaking #Crypto (+9) ↗ (Source: News.Bitcoin)
Trump Finalizes Crypto Regulation Team OCC
President Trump nominates Jonathan Gould for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, signaling potential shifts in crypto regulation. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗ (Source: CoinDesk)
Crypto Truce: SEC’s Impact on Coinbase
The SEC and @Binance have paused their lawsuit for 60 days, signaling potential regulatory shifts in U.S. crypto policy. #Update #Legal (+7) ↗ (Decrypt)
Crypto Regulation CFTC May Oversee Memecoins
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says memecoins may fall outside SEC’s jurisdiction, suggesting CFTC oversight instead. #Update #Legal $CAR (+3) ↗ (Cryptoslate)
Ondo Finance Partners World Liberty Financial
@OndoFinance partners with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to boost tokenized real-world assets adoption; ONDO trades at $1.31, down 6.36% today #Update #Crypto $ONDO (-3) ↘ (CoinGape)
Bitcoin Hacker Admits SEC Account Breach
DailyHodl: Eric Council Jr. pled guilty to hacking @SECGov’s X account, falsely announcing Bitcoin ETFs, causing BTC price swings. He faces up to five years in prison. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (-8) ↘
Crypto Leader Brian Quintenz Heads CFTC
Brian Quintenz, former CFTC commissioner, reappointed by President Trump as CFTC Chairman, signaling a crypto-friendly shift in regulation. #Update #Legal (+7) ↗ (Decrypt)
Meme Coins Escape SEC Regulation Says Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce suggests many meme coins fall outside the SEC’s jurisdiction, advocating for innovation-friendly regulation and collaboration with the CFTC. #Update #Legal (+3) → (Source: CryptoBriefing)
Trump Nominates Brian Quintenz CFTC Chair
President Trump plans to nominate Brian Quintenz from @a16z as CFTC chair, highlighting his experience with Bitcoin and Ethereum futures regulation. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗ (Source: CryptoBriefing)
Solana ETFs SEC Public Comment Opens
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opens public comment on four Solana ETFs, signaling a potential shift in its regulatory stance. #Update #ETF $SOL (+3) ↗ (Source: Decrypt)