VanEck files for the first JitoSOL ETF with the SEC – Solana liquid staking could enter the regulated market.
Legal & Compliance
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.
SEC withdraws lawsuit against Binance – a sign of Trump’s new crypto policy and a potential turning point for the industry.
US Senate passes GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins. Law establishes first nationwide framework for digital assets.
Ripple pays USD 50 million following SEC lawsuit. Settlement without admission of guilt – a key signal for crypto regulation in the US.
EU aims to ban privacy coins like Monero by 2027 – strict rules for crypto exchanges and looming loss of financial privacy.
UK aims to introduce clear crypto regulations by the end of 2025 – with a focus on consumer protection and international cooperation.
US Federal Reserve lifts crypto restrictions for banks – the definitive end to the “Operation Choke Point 2.0”.
The US Department of Justice disbands crypto task force NCET, shifting focus from platform regulation to fraud prevention.
The first ETFs based on the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) could be approved as early as May, according to issuer 21Shares.
Over 100 Spar branches in Switzerland now offer payments with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. When will other industry giants follow?
Corporate Bitcoin adoption in 2025 surges: key drivers, strategies, risks, and how companies integrate Bitcoin into their business models.
