Legal & Compliance

U.S. government shutdown delays SEC decisions, leaving several crypto ETFs on hold for now.

SEC plans exemption for crypto trading by December – more flexibility and less regulation for the US market.

UK FCA plans to ease some regulations for crypto companies to foster innovation and growth.

Binance negotiates with DOJ to end external compliance monitor from 2023 settlement – more flexibility possible.

SEC delays decisions on BlackRock Ethereum staking and Franklin’s Solana and XRP ETF applications – new deadlines set for November.

India hesitates on full crypto regulation – government warns of systemic risks and focuses on limited oversight

White House adviser Patrick Witt makes the Market Structure Bill a top priority for clear US crypto rules.

SEC and CFTC clear the way for spot crypto trading on regulated US exchanges, fostering innovation, liquidity, and investor protection.

VanEck files for the first JitoSOL ETF with the SEC – Solana liquid staking could enter the regulated market.

European exchanges call for clear rules on tokenized stocks to prevent market distortion and ensure investor protection.

SEC introduces new crypto rules – clearer guidelines for tokens, exchanges, stablecoins, and DeFi. A milestone for the US crypto industry.

The United States Congress has passed the first federal law regulating stablecoins (the “GENIUS Act”), scoring a win for digital assets.

The SEC approves the conversion of the Grayscale Large Cap Fund into an ETF that tracks ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA in addition to Bitcoin.

Senate approves GENIUS Act for stablecoins – 1:1 backing, transparent reserves + investor protection – key step toward crypto legitimacy.

Coinbase seeks SEC approval for tokenized stocks – 24/7 stock trading via blockchain could fundamentally disrupt the TradFi model.

SEC questions planned crypto ETFs with staking options – legal uncertainty for Ethereum- and Solana-based products.