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Weekly Regulation Roundup: Pardons, Pullbacks, and a Pro-Crypto Reset in Washington

U.S. crypto regulation entered a new phase this week, marked by a convergence with leadership changes, and a visible retreat from the enforcement-heavy posture that defined the previous regulatory cycle.

, by Tanzeel Akhtar
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SEC Labels Third-Party Bitcoin Mining a ‘Security’ in $48M Fraud Bust

The U.S. SEC has classified certain third-party Bitcoin mining contracts as securities in a $48 million fraud case, clarifying that the ruling applies to investment agreements rather than Bitcoin mining itself.

, by Hassan Shittu
Altcoin News
Coinbase Sues Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut Over Prediction Market Regulation

Coinbase has filed lawsuits against the US states of Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut, escalating a growing legal fight.

, by Amin Ayan
SEC Issues New Mandate: Broker-Dealers Must Control Crypto Private Keys or Face Consequences
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a new staff statement that sharply clarifies how broker-dealers must handle custody of crypto asset securities, marking a shift from years of regulatory ambiguity toward direct operational expectations. In a statement released on Dec. 17,...
, by Hassan Shittu
SEC Drops 4-Year Aave Investigation Following ‘Significant’ Defense Battle: Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally concluded its multi-year investigation into the Aave Protocol without recommending any enforcement action. The action ends nearly four years of regulatory uncertainty surrounding one of decentralized finance’s most widely used lending...
, by Hassan Shittu
SEC Drops Nearly 60% of Crypto Cases Under Trump Administration: Report
The SEC has sharply scaled back its enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency industry since President Donald Trump returned to office.
, by Amin Ayan
SEC Issues Crypto Custody Warning: Know the Risks Before You Store
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued fresh guidance urging retail investors to understand the risks and options before storing digital assets, just as federal regulators advance a historic shift toward integrating crypto into the traditional banking system. The advisory...
, by Anas Hassan
Bitcoin at $90K After House Letter – SEC Faces New 401(k) Crypto Deadline
The House Financial Services Committee sent a letter to the SEC on December 12, 2025, urging the regulator to amend existing rules to permit Bitcoin and other digital assets within 401(k) plans. The move seeks to formally integrate crypto into the U.S. retirement system, potentially unlocking a...
, by David Pokima
SEC Grants DTCC Subsidiary No-Action Letter to Launch Tokenization Service
The SEC has given a key green light to the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) push into blockchain-based markets.
, by Amin Ayan
SEC Closes Ondo Finance Probe Without Charges – End of Biden-Era Crypto Crackdown?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally closed its multi-year investigation into Ondo Finance without filing any charges, marking another high-profile reversal of a crypto enforcement action that began under the Biden administration. Ondo disclosed the decision in a blog...
, by Hassan Shittu
SEC Blocks 5x Leveraged Crypto ETFs in Sweeping Crackdown – Are High-Risk Funds Dead?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped in to stop the launch of some of the most aggressive exchange-traded funds ever proposed in the country. The products were designed to deliver three to five times the daily performance of stocks and cryptocurrencies, pushing the limits of...
, by Hassan Shittu
Coinbase Hit With Record 12,716 Government Requests in 2025
Coinbase received 12,716 government and law enforcement information requests between October 2024 and September 2025, marking a 19% year-over-year increase and the highest volume in the exchange's history. International requests accounted for 53% of the total, a new high, with France leading...
, by Anas Hassan
SEC’s Hester Peirce Defends Crypto Self-Custody and Financial Privacy
Hester Peirce says crypto self-custody is a basic freedom and people should not be forced to rely on intermediaries to hold their assets.
, by Amin Ayan
Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: SEC Clears Solana’s Fuse Token and Trump Eyes Crypto-Friendly Fed Chair
It’s been another consequential week in Washington and beyond, with U.S. regulators sending mixed but meaningful signs across crypto, AI, and financial policy. From the SEC greenlighting a Solana-based token to the prospect of a crypto-friendly Federal Reserve chair, the regulatory climate is...
, by Tanzeel Akhtar
Major Exchanges “Alarmed” as SEC Eyes Tokenized Stock Exemptions — Here’s Why
Major U.S. exchanges are voicing concern as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers exemptions that could speed the introduction of tokenized stocks into mainstream markets. The debate escalated this week after the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) submitted a letter to the...
, by Hassan Shittu
CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham Calls On CEO Nominations For New Prediction Markets Initiative 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Caroline Pham is looking for nominations to join the CFTC’s new CEO Innovation Council, the federal regulator announced on Tuesday. Caroline Pham Announces New CEO Innovation Council Per a November 25 press release, Pham is requesting...
, by Julia Smith
SEC Grants No-Action Relief to Solana-Based Fuse, Offering Regulatory Protection for FUSE Token
The SEC granted Fuse a no-action letter, confirming it will not recommend enforcement if the FUSE token is sold as described.
, by Amin Ayan
Dimensional Becomes Second Firm to Win SEC ETF-Mutual Fund Hybrid Approval
The Securities and Exchange Commission granted Dimensional Fund Advisors approval to offer exchange-traded fund share classes alongside traditional mutual fund shares, making it the second asset manager, after Vanguard, to secure this capability. The November 17 order grants Dimensional...
, by Anas Hassan
The SEC Is Considering Establishing A ‘Token Taxonomy,’ Chair Paul Atkins Says
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins is considering establishing a “token taxonomy” at the federal regulator in an effort to clarify the classification of specific crypto assets, the agency head announced on Wednesday. SEC Chair Paul Atkins Weighs Token...
, by Julia Smith
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