SEC
Citadel Challenges DeFi Framework in Letter to SEC, Sparking Industry Outrage
A Citadel Securities letter to the SEC argues that some DeFi systems resemble traditional exchanges and should face comparable oversight.
Avalanche ETF Race Heats Up as Bitwise Becomes First to Add Staking
Bitwise moves its Avalanche ETF closer to market with updated SEC filing and becomes first issuer to include staking.
Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenization Plan Over Transparency Gaps
The proposed rule change relies on Nasdaq's vague understanding of how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) would handle post-trade settlement for these tokens.
SEC Aiming to Formalize 'Innovation Exemption' by End of Year, Chair Atkins Says
While the government shutdown is slowing the SEC's work, Atkins said he still intends to initiate formal rulemaking by the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.
Wall Street Wants in on DeFi. Here’s How to Make It Happen
Programmable yield, automated compliance, and access to FedNow could bring decentralized finance, or “DeFi,” into the financial mainstream.
State of Crypto: ETF Listings Became Easier
Companies just need to prove they meet new generic listing standards.
SEC Makes Spot Crypto ETF Listing Process Easier, Approves Grayscale's Large-Cap Crypto Fund
The move opens the way for exchanges to list spot digital asset-backed funds without the case-by-case approval of the regulator.
‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’: SEC Chair Outlines Vision for On-Chain Markets and Agentic Finance
U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins used an OECD speech in Paris to outline Project Crypto, promising clear rules for digital assets and urging global cooperation.
Could a Dogecoin ETF Be Launched in the U.S. This Week?
DOGE is up 7% in the past 24 hours as anticipation of a spot ETF launch builds.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Say Crypto Turf Wars Over as Agencies Move Ahead on Joint Work
Paul Atkins and Caroline Pham presented a united front when discussing future regulatory moves by their two agencies during a call on Friday.
