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The DeFi Education Fund and a16z Crypto suggest the SEC establish a safe harbor for DeFi apps that neither hold user funds nor provide investment advice, aiming to promote innovation and offer regulatory clarity in the DeFi ecosystem.
The U.S. SEC has ended its long-standing lawsuit against Ripple Labs, resulting in a $125 million fine and an injunction on institutional XRP sales. This marks a significant moment in crypto regulation, reflecting a more balanced approach by the SEC towards crypto assets.
Two leading crypto groups, DeFi Education Fund and Uniswap Foundation, urge the SEC to reduce regulatory pressure on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), promoting a supportive environment for blockchain innovation.
The U.S. SEC has updated its policy to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), aligning them more closely with traditional commodity ETFs and improving efficiency.
The SEC has dismissed its civil enforcement actions against Binance, settling prior allegations of securities law violations. This move brings relief to the crypto exchange and its users, highlighting progress in regulatory clarity.
World Liberty Financial's $WLFI crypto tokens, linked to the Trump family, are now tradable after near-unanimous approval. While the move could boost token value and market interest, it raises conflict of interest concerns given the Trump Administration's role in shaping crypto regulations. The project faces criticism over transparency and regulatory oversight as trading details remain unclear.
With Donald Trump's growing lead in the presidential race, the cryptocurrency community anticipates a more favorable regulatory environment from the SEC and Senate Banking Committee, potentially driving positive changes for the industry.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily halted the launch of Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund ETF, focusing on listing standards rather than political factors. This move highlights the evolving regulatory environment for crypto investment products.
The U.S. SEC has halted approval of Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund ETF, pointing to listing standards issues rather than politics. This raises important questions about the future of crypto ETFs in the U.S. market.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stressed the importance of balancing cryptocurrency innovation with regulatory enforcement to ensure market integrity while fostering growth.