Latest from Nikhilesh De
SEC Says Liquid Staking Doesn't Run Afoul of Securities Laws
The SEC's latest staff statement — which isn't binding guidance — addresses certain aspects of liquid staking.
U.S Neobank Slash Debuts Stablecoin with Stripe's Bridge for Global Business Payments
The firm aims to reduce settlement times and foreign exchange fees with its USDSL stablecoin, issued by Bridge.
U.S. CFTC Considers Allowing Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Futures Exchanges
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants stakeholders to work with it to provide regulatory clarity on listing spot crypto assets.
Solana's Jito Proposes Routing 100% of Block Engine Fees to DAO Treasury
If approved, the DAO would assume full control over protocol revenue streams, directing them to the network's tokenholders.
FinCEN Warns Financial Institutions of Crypto Kiosk Scams
The regulator cited a growing number of scams involving crypto kiosks, including fake tech support and bank-related scams.
DCG’s Barry Silbert Returns to Grayscale as Chairman Amid IPO Push
Silbert resigned as Grayscale chairman in 2023 when the asset manager was early in the midst of a legal battle with the New York Attorney General’s office.
Bakkt Sells Loyalty Business and Pivots to Pure-Play Crypto, Offers Shares
The technology firm sold its loyalty business for $11 million and announced a public share offering to fund bitcoin purchases.
Quintenz, Trump's Pick as Potential U.S. Crypto Watchdog, Delayed by White House
Brian Quintenz, Trump's CFTC nominee, has been stalled by the White House in the committee vote that could send his confirmation to the Senate floor.
Trump Eyes Moving U.S. Economy Further Into Crypto Via Mortgages, 401(k)s
Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.
SEC Delays Decision on Trump-Linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF Until September
Other crypto ETF applications, including the Grayscale Solana Trust and Canary Capital Litecoin ETF, were also postponed.
