SEC Targets Crypto Security Classification
Kelman Law’s ‘Law and Ledger’ explores the ongoing debate: Is crypto a security? This question remains crucial in 2025. #Update #Legal
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
SEC Grants Rare No-Action Letter for FUSE
The SEC issued a no-action letter to @Fuse, granting its token FUSE regulatory cover, following a similar letter to Double Zero, reflecting a shift in the agency’s approach under new leadership. #Update #Crypto $SOL
SEC Approves Fuse Token Boosting Clarity
The SEC grants no-action relief to @FuseCrypto, allowing its ENERGY token sale without registration if conditions are met, marking a step for U.S. crypto regulatory clarity. #Update #Legal
Ethereum Smart Contracts: Legal Enforceability Explored
@KelmanLaw’s segment “Law and Ledger” explores the enforceability of smart contracts under current legal frameworks. Written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman. #Update #Legal @KelmanLaw
SEC Sets Crypto Privacy Roundtable Date
SEC sets new date for privacy roundtable as crypto oversight expands, spotlighting privacy tech in financial data protection. Strong interest in safeguarding data shapes regulatory landscape. #Update #Legal
Crypto.com Partners with Fanatics for Prediction Markets
@Fanatics is entering the prediction markets via a partnership with @Crypto.com, launching in weeks. Regulatory hurdles exist as they are licensed in only 23 U.S. states. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Targets Strategy Removal from Benchmarks
Strategy risks removal from major indices as MSCI reviews digital asset policies, potentially causing $2.8B outflows due to its Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Hosts Financial Surveillance Roundtable in December
The SEC will host a roundtable on privacy and financial surveillance in December, reflecting heightened concerns from crypto executives and civil liberties advocates. #Update #Crypto
CFTC Chair Nomination Advances Crypto Regulation
Michael Selig’s nomination for CFTC Chair advances with a 12-11 vote from the Senate Agriculture Committee, supported solely by Republicans; full Senate confirmation expected post-Thanksgiving. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Advances Bitwise Crypto ETF With XRP
The SEC approves Bitwise 10 ETF, boosting institutional access to crypto with $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, and $SOL exposure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CFTC Chair Nominee Addresses DeFi Regulation
Michael Selig expressed support for regulatory oversight in digital asset markets during his nomination hearing as the sole commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Nominee Rejects CFTC Resource Boost
CFTC Chair nominee Mike Selig declines to commit to more resources or Democrat commissioners as the agency prepares for crypto regulation, raising concerns among Senate Democrats. #Update #Legal
CFTC Chair Nominee Addresses DeFi Regulation
Michael Selig, nominated for CFTC chair, faced Senate Agriculture Committee questions on DeFi regulation and conflicts of interest; confirmation vote expected soon. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Approves 21Shares Sixth Spot Solana ETF
@21Shares is set to launch its sixth Solana ETF following SEC approval. Fidelity and Canary Capital also debuted their Solana funds, with strong inflows despite SOL’s price drop. #Update #Crypto $SOL