Latest from Jesse Hamilton
U.S. SEC Chief Atkins Says Clarity Coming on Crypto Tied to Investment Contracts
In the realm of the so-called Howey Test to define investment contracts under SEC jurisdiction, Atkins says there should be a clearer path for crypto involvement.
U.S. Clears Way for Crypto ETPs to Get Into Yield Without Triggering Tax Problems
The Internal Revenue Service issued new guidance that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said offers a "clear path" to stake digital assets for trusts.
Senate Ag Releases Long-Awaited Version of Crypto Market Structure Legislation
The bill brings Congress a step closer to firmly defining how the CFTC and SEC can oversee crypto.
U.S. Regulator That May Rule Over Digital Assets Pushing Toward Crypto Spot Trading
The CFTC's interim boss, Caroline Pham, is said to be personally guiding exchanges on launching compliant products as she also overhauls the agency.
Since Trump's Election, Crypto Has Experienced a Wild Year-Long Ride
The industry's staunch ally (and sometimes business partner) in the White House has brought a flood of drama, both good and bad.
U.S. Fed's Miran Says Policy Needs to Adjust to Stablecoin Boom That Could Reach $3T
The Federal Reserve governor argued that stablecoins' increasing demand for dollar-tied assets such as Treasuries will force monetary policy decisions.
U.S. Government Shutdown Stretches to Record 36 Days, Continues Risk of Derailing Crypto Bill
Market structure legislation could still see movement this year, but likely won't become law before 2026.
Canada Begins March Toward Stablecoin Regulations
In the wake of the U.S. GENIUS Act, Canadian lawmakers are moving on Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin legislation, which is being cheered by crypto interests.
Coinbase Faces Flak from Traditional Bankers on Its Push for Trust Bank Charter
One of the biggest advocacy groups for banking in the U.S. has asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to dismiss Coinbase's licensing effort.
Crypto Bank Custodia Suffers Another Court Rejection in Fed Master Account Pursuit
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Custodia nine months after hearing arguments in the company's effort to secure a Federal Reserve master account.
