Representative Wiley Nickel, a Democrat from North Carolina, sent the request straight to US SEC Chair Paul Atkins, calling out the requirement for real transparency. With the agency’s mixed messages and recent legal battles stirring even more confusion in the crypto world, Nickel wants answers on how the SEC came
The Securities and Exchange Commission is creating a new method to encourage cryptocurrency growth and still keep an eye on the fast-changing digital asset industry. Paul Atkins, the chair, announced that an “innovation exemption” framework could change how crypto companies function in the United States. Temporary Relief to Drive Market
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced its intent to go public, submitting a confidential draft registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin the process for an initial public offering (IPO). The announcement, made on June 6, signals a major strategic move for the crypto firm co-founded by
Citadel Securities, the Nasdaq-listed market-maker, is preparing to double down on cryptocurrency trading in 2025, driven by new regulatory clarity from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). President Jim Esposito outlined the push during a June 4 conference call, stating that “crypto has passed the point of no return,” and
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, is exiting the company after a prolonged legal ordeal in Nigeria. According to a report by Bloomberg, his departure comes nearly eight months after his detention by Nigerian authorities on allegations of money laundering and currency manipulation. Gambaryan confirmed that Friday marks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now delayed its decision on the application filed by Canary Capital for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is to be built on the Sui blockchain’s native token. The withdrawal is not unexpected but does emphasize its continued caution in approving direct
Nasdaq-listed Webus International has filed1322 a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), detailing its intent to raise $300 million for an XRP-focused corporate treasury. The Chinese firm, known for its automotive and hospitality ventures, aims to leverage Ripple’s payment infrastructure while adopting XRP as a core
Hester Peirce, the Republican SEC Commissioner, states that the Securities and Exchange Commission is out of the business of regulating memecoins, and investors should not anticipate any guidance on $TRUMP. In February, the SEC said that it does not consider memecoins securities under U.S. federal law. This event was followed
In a major win for the crypto industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The dismissal, filed in a Washington, D.C. federal court on May 29, 2025, marks a turning point in regulatory enforcement, as the
US Congress introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, aiming to redefine how digital assets are regulated in the United States. The bill, unveiled by House lawmakers on Thursday, seeks to transfer most crypto oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
