SEC: Senate Approves Paul Atkins Nomination
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved Paul Atkins’ nomination for SEC Chair with a 13-11 vote, moving the process to the full Senate. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
SEC Probed on Trump Crypto Ties
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Maxine Waters demand SEC records on Trump-linked World Liberty Financial’s $WLFI token amid regulatory concerns. #Breaking #Legal $WLFI (-9) ↘
Crypto ETF Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval
@Grayscale seeks SEC approval to list its Digital Large Cap Fund as an ETF on NYSE Arca, offering exposure to $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, and $ADA. #Update #ETF $BTC (+3) →
SEC Ends Hailey Welch Investigation Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into influencer Haliey Welch over the alleged rug pull of her $HAWK memecoin without filing charges. #Update #Legal $HAWK (0) →
SEC Nigeria Regulates Virtual Asset Providers
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, recognizing cryptocurrency as an asset class and regulating Virtual Asset Service Providers. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Bitcoin Mining Trump Family Partners Hut 8
@Hut8Mining partners with Trump family to form American Bitcoin, merging ASIC operations for 80% stake; Eric Trump as chief strategy officer. Conference call on April 1st. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Partners Trump Jr
@Hut8Mining partners with the Trump family to launch American Bitcoin Corp, aiming to become the largest Bitcoin miner. Hut 8 stock rises 5.45% pre-market. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Crypto: Coinbase Supports New SEC Chair
@Coinbase’s legal chief praised the incoming SEC Chair’s crypto clarity focus, marking a positive shift for U.S. markets. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Crypto Fraud: 34 Sentenced in China
Over 34 individuals in China have been jailed for orchestrating the OURBIT crypto fraud, deceiving 30,000 investors out of $64 million. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↘
SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement US Stablecoin
@SECGov Acting Chair Uyeda advocates for rulemaking over enforcement; first U.S. bank-issued stablecoin launches on Ethereum, $BTC price remains steady #Update #Crypto $BTC (→ 0)
Thai SEC Targets OKX for Unlicensed Operations
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against @OKX operator Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd. for allegedly running an unlicensed digital asset exchange. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Nod for Avalanche ETF
@Nasdaq filed with the SEC to list @Grayscale’s spot Avalanche ETF, offering regulated exposure to $AVAX, currently valued at $8.4 billion. #Update #ETF $AVAX (+3) ↗
Warren Criticizes SEC Nominee Over Crypto
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins for potential conflicts of interest due to his crypto industry ties, questioning his ethics amid regulatory scrutiny. #Update #Legal (+3) ↘
Crypto Regulation Focus: SEC Chair Nominee
US SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins plans to prioritize regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, aligning with Acting Chair Mark Uyeda’s efforts. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗