NFTs Cleared SEC Ends OpenSea Probe
The US SEC ends its investigation into @OpenSea without securities charges, concluding NFTs are not classified as securities. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Regulatory & Legal
Includes news and discussions about regulatory measures, legal challenges, and the legal environment affecting cryptocurrencies.
Solana ETF Staking SEC Approval Sought
@FTI_US seeks SEC approval for a Solana ETF involving staking, potentially allowing proof-of-stake assets in ETFs, according to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart #Update #ETF $SOL (+3) ↗
Solana Integrates SEC-Approved Yield Stablecoin
@Solana integrates $YLDS, an SEC-approved stablecoin, offering 3.85% APR with no lockups, secured on-chain for 24/7 use. #Update #Crypto $YLDS (+4) ↗
SEC Approves Coinbase Case Dismissal
@Coinbase’s enforcement case dismissal by SEC staff awaits Commissioner approval, potentially shifting focus to Congress for crypto standards. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
Crypto Scandal: SafeMoon CTO Admits Fraud
Thomas Smith, CTO of @SafeMoon, pleads guilty to $200M fraud, facing up to 45 years in prison; CEO’s trial set for April 7. #Breaking #Legal #Crypto (-9) ↘
XRP Lawsuit: SEC Pursues Ripple Case
FOX journalist Eleanor Terrett reports the SEC hasn’t paused its case against @Ripple due to prioritizing cases with imminent deadlines; Ripple’s next court deadline is April 16. #Update #Legal $XRP (0) →
SEC Launches Division Against AI Crypto Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launches the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat fintech fraud, led by Laura D’Allerd, focusing on AI and crypto crimes. #Update #Legal (+7) ↗
Crypto Staking Faces SEC Scrutiny
The US SEC is examining crypto staking activities, potentially issuing new guidance, as reported by @EleanorTerrett. Recent meetings involved Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital Management. #Update #Crypto (+3) →
Stablecoin Launch: SEC-Registered Yield Offering
@FigureMarkets launched YLDS, a yield-bearing stablecoin registered with the SEC, offering daily interest on Provenance Blockchain. #Update #Crypto (+5) ↗
SEC Launches Unit to Tackle Crypto Fraud
The US SEC established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat crypto and AI-related fraud, led by Laura D’Allaird. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
SEC Cyber Unit Ends Crypto Focus
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Cyber Unit is now the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, reducing its crypto focus with 30 fraud specialists. #Update #Legal (+3) →
SEC Unveils Unit for Crypto Misconduct
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launches the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to combat cyber and crypto-related fraud, led by Laura D’Allaird. #Breaking #Legal SEC (+9) ↗
XRP ETF Decision by SEC Imminent
The SEC will decide on @Grayscale’s XRP ETF by October 18, 2025, following a 240-day review amid legal scrutiny of $XRP and cautious altcoin ETF approach. #Update #ETF $XRP (-3) ↘
Stablecoin Milestone SEC Approves YLDS
@FigureMarkets’ $YLDS becomes the first SEC-approved yield-bearing stablecoin with a 3.85% APR, offering 24/7 trading and payouts in USD or YLDS. #Breaking #Crypto $YLDS (+8) ↗