U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S. SEC's Atkins Posts Agency's Near-Term Agenda Jammed With Crypto Efforts
The securities regulator routinely posts an outline of its rulemaking agenda, and this latest one shows crypto's "new day" at the agency.

U.S. SEC, CFTC Combine Forces to Clear Registered Firms' Trading of Spot Crypto
The markets agencies said in a joint statement they're OK with certain crypto assets trading on registered entities now, before Congress' market structure bill.

A16z, DeFi Group Pitch U.S. SEC on Safe Harbor for DeFi Apps
The crypto investment firm and the DeFi Education Fund have proposed an approach to exempting broker registration for tech offering gateways to DeFi activity.

U.S. SEC Chair Says Working on 'Innovation Exemption' for DeFi Platforms
In a final SEC crypto roundtable, the securities watchdog dug into decentralized finance, with Chairman Paul Atkins promising efforts to ease developers' path.

Dems Say They're Blocked From Info on Verge of Crypto Market Structure Bill Hearings
As the House is about to discuss its crypto market structure effort in hearings, staff for Democrats said the SEC has shut them out from technical information.

Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

Crypto Coalition Tells SEC Staking Is 'Essential Good,' Not a Security
Industry entities led by the Crypto Council for Innovation argued in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it shouldn't regulate staking.

Nasdaq Tells SEC Precise Crypto Labeling Will Be Everything in Future Regulation
A highly specific taxonomy is needed for the U.S. to move forward with crypto regulation, the company argued in a letter to the agency.

Crypto Ally Paul Atkins Sworn In to Replace Gary Gensler Atop U.S. SEC
As the new chairman, Atkins takes over a commission already working toward friendly digital assets policies and hosting crypto roundtables.

U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules.
