Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
The US SEC has issued SAB 122, rescinding SAB 121, easing crypto custody accounting for banks by allowing established principles for assessing risks. This change supports expanding banking services in the crypto sector. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
A new SEC-led task force could expedite crypto ETFs for assets like $XRP, $SOL, and $DOGE, enhancing regulations and investor access. Matt Mena of @21Shares highlights the potential impact on market transparency. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+5) ↗
The SEC faces its first deadline to decide on @Grayscale’s proposal to convert the Solana Trust into an ETF, with several firms like @VanEck_US and Bitwise awaiting decisions on their Solana ETF proposals. #Update #ETF $SOL → 0
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Caroline Pham has replaced top officials at the agency, impacting cryptocurrency oversight as Harry Jung becomes acting chief of staff. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce to establish clear regulations for the crypto sector, aiming to enhance public engagement and collaboration. #Breaking #Legal @SECGov (+9) ↗
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce to establish proactive regulation and clear legal standards, shifting from enforcement-focused approaches to support innovation in the crypto industry. #Update #Legal #Crypto (→ 0)
Gary Gensler has stepped down as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking the end of a tenure focused on strict cryptocurrency enforcement and regulatory clarity to foster innovation. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
US President Donald Trump has nominated Caroline Pham, a Junior Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as Acting Chair, supporting his pro-crypto agenda. This follows her confirmation by all five commissioners. #Breaking #Crypto @realDonaldTrump (+8) ↗
@Wintermute_T strengthens its partnership with @TRONDAO to enhance liquidity and trading efficiency in the TRON ecosystem, supporting $TRX and other tokens across exchanges. This collaboration aims to streamline user access and bolster DeFi growth. #Update #Crypto $TRX (+4) ↗
Mark Uyeda has taken over as acting chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, succeeding Gary Gensler, amid a shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
President Donald Trump has appointed Commissioner Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a significant leadership change in the body responsible for regulating derivatives markets and digital assets. #Breaking #Legal CFTC (+8) ↗
The SEC bids farewell to Chair Gary Gensler as Donald Trump begins his second term, with Paul Atkins poised to take over. Gensler’s tenure saw 100 crypto-related enforcement actions, impacting the sector’s regulatory landscape. #Breaking #Legal @SECGov (-8) ↘
Caroline Pham, a Republican commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will serve as interim chair as the agency potentially transitions to overseeing crypto spot markets for $BTC and $ETH, following Rostin Behnam’s resignation. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Donald Trump’s launch of the TRUMP meme coin has ignited a market frenzy, but it raises significant legal and tax questions as he approaches his inauguration as U.S. President-elect. #Breaking #Legal $TRUMP (-8) ↘
