The SEC invited Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox to a December 15 roundtable on privacy and financial surveillance, intensifying debate over privacy features in Bitcoin after criticism from figures like Michael Saylor.
ProShares has withdrawn its full suite of 3x leveraged technology and crypto ETFs after the SEC flagged concerns about the methodology used to assess and manage leverage risk.
21Shares launched the first 2x leveraged SUI ETF on Nasdaq after SEC approval, offering traders amplified exposure to the Sui token. The product expands regulated access to SUI but carries the usual leverage risks for short-term strategies.
Citadel Securities has lodged a forceful objection with the SEC to a proposal seeking exemptive relief for tokenized U.S. equities and broader DeFi applications, arguing the risks outweigh the benefits. The letter targets market structure, investor protection, and what Citadel calls regulatory arbitrage.
In a Bloomberg interview, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Bitcoin is distinct from most other tokens and called the rest “highly speculative.” His remarks reinforce regulatory caution that could shape listings, custody and institutional interest.
21Shares updated its spot Dogecoin ETF filing with the SEC, clarifying fees and other operational details ahead of a planned launch later this month alongside Grayscale and Bitwise. The disclosure could support DOGE liquidity and investor confidence as the token continues its rally.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the commission may introduce an “innovation exemption” for crypto firms as early as January, while continuing work on a crypto market structure bill under the Trump administration.
Nasdaq's head of digital asset strategy, Matt Savarese, said the exchange is ready to answer the SEC's questions and push quickly on its tokenized stock proposal. The statement signals Nasdaq intends to accelerate tokenized equity offerings pending regulatory clearance.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said on Nov. 29, 2025 that self-custody and financial privacy are fundamental rights tied to America's pro-freedom principles. Her remarks reinforce a rights-forward argument in ongoing regulatory debates over custody and consumer choice.
Bitwise filed an updated S-1 with the SEC naming AVAX as the ticker for its proposed Avalanche ETF and disclosing a management fee along with a planned fee waiver. The filing, dated Nov. 27, 2025, signals progress toward launch but remains subject to regulatory approval.