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Hoskinson: Clarity Act Would Be the SEC's 'Wet Dream'

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned the latest U.S. Clarity Act would hand excessive power to the SEC and could treat many tokens as securities, threatening innovation and increasing legal risk for projects and holders.

Published at 2026-03-04 16:16:16
Ex-OpenAI Researcher’s Hedge Fund Makes $5.52B Bitcoin Mining Bets

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness LP disclosed $5.52 billion in equity exposure concentrated in power infrastructure, data centers and Bitcoin mining companies, an SEC filing shows. The rapid build-up in under a year signals rising institutional conviction in mining and related infrastructure.

Marathon May Sell Bitcoin Holdings After Strategy Shift

Marathon Digital (MARA) signaled in an SEC filing it may increase Bitcoin sales under a revised strategy, moving away from a pure accumulation stance. The change could influence market liquidity and short-term price dynamics.

Published at 2026-03-03 16:45:44
US and Japan Regulators Deepen Crypto Oversight Cooperation

The U.S. SEC and Japan’s FSA held high‑level talks to broaden cooperation on crypto supervision, digital assets and investor protection, signaling closer cross‑border regulatory alignment. The move underlines growing international coordination among major capital markets.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Headline Summit Sponsored by Firm in Dispute with Agency

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will speak at a policy summit sponsored by Unicoin, a crypto firm currently in an enforcement battle with the agency. Unicoin’s CEO says Atkins is being misled by his own staff, raising fresh questions about regulatory optics.

Published at 2026-02-25 14:17:16
SEC Approves WisdomTree for 24/7 Instant Blockchain Trading

The SEC has approved WisdomTree to offer 24/7 instant blockchain trading for tokenized U.S. Treasuries, enabling continuous trading and faster settlement. The move is expected to accelerate growth in the roughly $10 billion market dominated by BlackRock, Circle and other major players.

Published at 2026-02-24 15:00:59
Ex-Chainlink Executive Tapped to Lead SEC Crypto Task Force

An ex-Chainlink executive has been tapped to lead the SEC's Crypto Task Force, replacing Michael Selig who stepped down in December to become CFTC chair. The appointment raises questions about industry ties and could influence enforcement priorities.

Published at 2026-02-24 03:15:17
Binance.US Seeks New Bank Partners After SEC Case Dropped

After the SEC dropped its 2023 lawsuit, Binance.US says it is pursuing fresh banking relationships and new charter pathways to accelerate U.S. expansion.

Published at 2026-02-23 22:00:48
SEC Chair Proposes Interim Crypto Roadmap as CLARITY Act Stalls

SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a multi-step regulatory roadmap that uses SEC rulemaking and targeted exemptions to shape crypto market structure while Congress continues work on the CLARITY Act. The plan is presented as an interim bridge to provide clarity until comprehensive legislation is enacted.

Published at 2026-02-19 19:15:43
Epstein Files Show He Sought Meeting With SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Newly released Epstein files indicate he explored meeting with SEC Chair Gary Gensler about digital currencies, highlighting the financier’s outreach to early crypto figures and policymakers.

Published at 2026-02-17 02:00:27