Report: SEC Concludes Opensea Probe, Drops Enforcement Threat Over NFTs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly ended its investigation into Opensea and will not pursue enforcement action...
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SEC to Dismiss Coinbase Case, Pending Commissioners’ Approval
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its high-profile enforcement case against Coinbase, pending...
Blockchain Association Urges Congress to Back Cruz Measure to Overturn DeFi Broker Rule
The Blockchain Association is urging Congress to support a measure sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz that aims to overturn the...
Ripple’s Victory Is Near as SEC Backs Down—Former SEC Official Declares the Fight Over
The SEC’s crypto enforcement is collapsing, with a former official predicting the agency will soon drop its Ripple appeal and...
Korea’s Crypto Leap: FSC to Permit Institutional Investors to Open Virtual Asset Trading Accounts in H2
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open...
SEC Seeks More Time in Coinbase Battle as Crypto Rules Shift
The SEC seeks a 28-day extension to respond to Coinbase’s appeal, citing ongoing crypto regulatory reviews. With a leadership shift...
JPMorgan Warns Tether About Stablecoin Compliance, Paolo Ardoino Responds
Ardoino shot down the JPMorgan report that suggested his firm may be forced to liquidate bitcoin to comply with upcoming...
Bahrain’s Central Bank Set to Unveil Stablecoin Issuance Rules
Bahrain’s central bank is developing regulations for stablecoins to reduce transaction costs and increase financial access. Making the Digital Asset...
Fed ‘Struck’ by De-Banking Surge—Powell Promises a Fresh Look
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has admitted a rise in de-banking cases, stating he is “struck” by the trend and...
Florida Bill Proposes Investing Up to 10% of State Funds in Bitcoin
Florida is moving to integrate bitcoin into its financial strategy, with a new bill proposing the state invest public funds...
Ripple: Congress Crypto Clarity Push Is ‘100% a Big Deal’—A Shift Like Never Before
Top U.S. lawmakers have pledged to pass crypto legislation, marking an unprecedented shift toward regulatory clarity. Ripple calls it “100%...
Report: Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays
Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA)...
SEC’s Lead Crypto Prosecutor Reassigned as Regulatory Shift Takes Hold
The SEC’s reassignment of top crypto enforcers signals a policy shift, as Republican leadership and Trump’s directives push the agency...
US Lawmakers Fight to End Crypto Banking Blacklist—Chokepoint 2.0 Under Fire
U.S. lawmakers are ramping up efforts to dismantle “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” vowing to end regulatory overreach and restore fair banking...
Senator Hagerty Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, a bill...
Crypto Industry Divided on Europe’s MiCA Regulations As Tether Delistings Continue
The EU’s MiCA regulations, which took effect for stablecoins, have led some exchanges to delist Tether’s USDT. However, some experts...
Gary Gensler to Teach ‘Monetary Know-how’ at MIT
The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman...
Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas
Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions...
CFTC to Hold Roundtables on Digital Assets and Prediction Markets
The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation...
Brazilian Authorities Suspend Sam Altman’s World Rewards
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), Brazil’s data watchdog, has barred World, Sam Altman’s digital ID project, from offering rewards...
US Lawmakers Back Trump’s Bold Crypto Orders for US Leadership
Key lawmakers back President Trump’s bold move on digital assets, signaling a seismic shift in U.S. financial policy and innovation...
Ripple Execs Hint at Game-Changing Crypto Policies After DC Events
Ripple executives express bullish optimism on cryptocurrency’s growing influence in U.S. policy, hailing Washington’s excitement for blockchain’s transformative potential and...
