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Highlights: SEC says it is ending regulation by enforcement and adopting a clearer ACT strategy. Paul Atkins says clearer crypto rules could help firms return and build in America. SEC also wants stronger public markets while keeping investor protection and […]

Highlights: Payward has agreed to acquire Bitnomial in a $550 million cash-and-stock deal. Bitnomial holds the full CFTC license stack for a US crypto derivatives business. The deal broadens Kraken’s U.S. derivatives reach across retail, institutional, and B2B channels. Kraken […]

Highlights: Ripple’s Garlinghouse said the CLARITY Act is moving closer as pressure builds on lawmakers. He called the SEC and CFTC joint statement a major shift for crypto regulation. Senate talks continue as disputes over stablecoin yield still slow the […]

Highlights: CFTC named the first members of its Innovation Task Force to guide emerging technology regulation. The group will help shape clearer rules for crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Officials said the task force aims to support responsible […]

Highlights: KuCoin agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and now cannot serve US users without registration. The court order turned its US exit into a long-term ban with no clear return timeline. Regulators acted across two cases to enforce rules […]

Highlights: During a recent interview at the Miami summit, Garlinghouse slammed Biden-era crypto policy and SEC lawsuits. He called the SEC and CFTC’s recent joint move a major breakthrough. Ripple expects strong growth as stablecoins, XRP, and institutional demand keep […]

Highlights: The new Innovation Task Force targets crypto, AI, and prediction markets. The SEC and CFTC now show a more coordinated approach to digital asset oversight. Prediction markets have become a central issue in the federal regulatory debate. The Commodity […]

Highlights: CFTC says Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins can be used as margin collateral under strict rules. Bitcoin and Ether face at least a 20% haircut, limiting their full collateral value. The first phase allows limited crypto use and requires weekly […]

Highlights: The SEC and CFTC have released new guidelines on cryptocurrency regulations. Both agencies released the new set of regulations after signing an MOU on March 11.  The two regulatory agencies will work together to enforce the new rules.   The […]

Highlights: SEC and CFTC reach formal agreement to improve joint oversight of digital assets. Partnership aims to cut regulatory confusion, reduce duplicate requirements, and ease industry burdens. New harmonization effort targets clearer guidelines, better compliance, and stronger support for crypto […]

Highlights: Chris Giancarlo said CLARITY Act delays could slow U.S. banks’ digital finance shift. He said while banks wait for clarity, global competitors could move ahead faster. He added that interim agency rules may help, but they cannot replace lasting […]

Highlights: A Nevada judge declined an emergency order and let Coinbase keep its products available for now. State regulators and Coinbase are clashing over whether federal law governs prediction markets. Similar legal fights in other states show rising scrutiny of […]