The CFTC, under the leadership of Chair Michael S. Selig, is working to establish a new, clearer framework for prediction markets. As part of a larger effort to update the regulatory framework for new markets such as digital assets and event contracts. Prediction markets are platforms where individuals engage in
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a statement on January 28, which clarified rules for tokenized securities that are governed under federal securities laws. The statement, prepared through guidance from the Division of Corporation Finance, Division of Investment Management, and Division of Trading and Markets, outlines that tokenization models,
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States has officially dismissed its civil lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company. This move indicates a major comfort for the crypto exchange founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The decision is followed by Gemini Earn users getting all their crypto back, bringing an end
The crypto market has largely sustained the momentum it gained earlier. Now, a few factors may leave an impression on the trend. The US SEC and CFTC have joined hands to discuss crypto harmonization. This comes ahead of, what reports say, Wall Street Week. Meaning, multiple factors could still affect
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule that removes the special restriction on the options trading linked to Bitcoin ETFs on the Nasdaq Options Market. The decision was published under SEC Release No.34-104649 on January 21, 2026. How the New Rule Changes Bitcoin ETF Options Before
The securities regulators from the United States unlocked far fewer crypto-associated enforcement actions in the last year. A Cornerstone Research report also highlighted a sharp move in priorities after Trump’s government made Paul Atkins the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The report mentioned that the SEC has
A joint announcement was made between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to host an event titled “SEC–CFTC Harmonization: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era,” to be held on January 27, 2026. The joint forum to be hosted at the CFTC headquarters in
F/m Investments, a $18 billion U.S. asset manager, filed a landmark application on January 21 with the Securities and Exchange Commission seeking approval to tokenize shares of its U.S. Treasury 3‑Month Bill ETF (TBIL) on a permissioned blockchain ledger, marking the first investment registered company to tokenize its shares on blockchain,
Thailand is gearing up for a large-scale regulatory push to enhance institutional engagement with the world of digital assets, with its SEC finalizing regulations on crypto exchange-traded funds, crypto futures, and tokenized investment products. The move signals Thailand’s intent to position itself as a regional hub for regulated crypto finance,
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force has received two new written submissions to its public input page, which have once again highlighted important issues in digital asset regulation, such as self-custody rights and the regulatory status of decentralised finance (DeFi). One of the proposals, from a
