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Hester Peirce Advocates for the Right to Self-Custody of Crypto Assets

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce emphasizes the importance of self-custody and financial privacy as foundational rights in the U.S.

Crypto News

Kraken Files for IPO Confidentially with US SEC

Kraken has confidentially submitted a Form S-1 to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its anticipated IPO.

Crypto

SEC's Updated Guidelines May Accelerate Crypto ETF Approvals

New regulations from the SEC aim to speed up the approval process for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, easing a backlog created by a recent government shutdown.

Crypto

New SEC Guidelines Could Accelerate Crypto ETF Approvals

The recent adjustments made by the SEC are anticipated to expedite the approval process for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, clearing the previous bottlenecks.

Crypto News

XRP ETF Competition Intensifies as Franklin and Bitwise Submit Updated S-1 Filings

Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary Capital are racing to launch the first U.S. spot XRP ETFs by filing fresh S-1 registration statements with the SEC.

Finance

SEC Enforcement Actions Experience 30% Decrease Under Paul Atkins: New Findings

A report reveals a notable decline in enforcement actions by the SEC under Chair Paul Atkins, particularly affecting cryptocurrencies.

Crypto News

Momentum Grows for Tundra Platform Following XRP vs SEC Verdict

The resolution of the Ripple case with the SEC propels interest in the Tundra platform, marking a shift in confidence within the XRP ecosystem.

Crypto

Trump's Expected Nomination of Pro-Crypto Michael Selig for CFTC Chair

Michael Selig is set to be nominated as the new chair of the CFTC following the withdrawal of Brian Quintenz's nomination.

Crypto

Trump Set to Appoint SEC's Pro-Crypto Advocate Michael Selig as CFTC Chair

Michael Selig, currently with the SEC, is in line to become the new chair of the CFTC after a prior nomination was withdrawn.

Finance

Trump Plans to Nominate SEC’s Pro-Crypto Michael Selig as CFTC Chair: Report

Michael Selig is expected to be nominated as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) following Brian Quintenz's withdrawal.

Crypto

Trump Expected to Appoint SEC's Crypto Advocate Michael Selig as CFTC Chair: Report

President Trump may nominate Michael Selig, currently at the SEC, as chair of the CFTC following the withdrawal of Brian Quintenz's nomination.

Finance

Ondo Finance Calls on SEC to Reconsider Nasdaq’s Tokenized Securities Proposal

Ondo Finance has asked the SEC to delay the approval of Nasdaq's tokenized securities plan due to transparency concerns, cautioning that it may advantage larger market players.

Blockchain

Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenized Securities Initiative

Ondo Finance has called on the SEC to postpone or reject Nasdaq's proposal regarding tokenized securities due to concerns about transparency and fairness.

Crypto News

First Joint Roundtable by SEC and CFTC in Nearly 14 Years

The SEC and CFTC convened for their first joint meeting in almost 14 years to discuss cryptocurrency regulations and explore collaborative efforts.

News

The Risks of Tokenizing DAT Stocks in Cryptocurrency

Crypto treasury companies that tokenize their shares expose investors to additional risks, according to industry experts.

Blockchain

Court Dismisses Investor Case Against Yuga Labs for NFT Status

A judge ruled that NFTs from Yuga Labs do not meet the legal definition of securities, leading to the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by investors.

Finance

US SEC Remains Silent on Canary Litecoin ETF During Government Shutdown

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has not made a decision regarding the Canary Litecoin ETF, increasing uncertainty in the crypto community amidst a government shutdown.