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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

Trump’s New CFTC Nominee Faces Crucial Senate Hearing After Sudden Shake-Up

Michael Selig, a senior Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official and pro-crypto voice, is set to face a pivotal Senate confirmation hearing next week for his nomination to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, at...

, by Hassan Shittu

Boozman–Booker Draft Advances Crypto Market Structure – CFTC, SEC Coordination Looms

Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger is calling the Senate Agriculture Committee’s (SAG) market structure discussion draft an “important step” in developing a crypto regulatory framework, per a November 11 X post from the digital assets group. Mersinger Hails New Crypto Market Structure...

, by Julia Smith

CFTC Set to Approve Leveraged Crypto Trading in the U.S. Next Month – Institutions Coming?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to allow leveraged spot cryptocurrency trading on regulated American exchanges as early as next month, marking one of the most significant regulatory shifts in U.S. digital asset policy to date. Acting Chair Caroline Pham...

, by Hassan Shittu

XRP Boss Says Fed Plans Could Be ‘Game Changer’ for Ripple

A top executive at Ripple — the company that issues XRP — has said a recent proposal by a senior Federal Reserve official could be a game-changer. Stu Alderoty was reacting to a speech given by Governor Christopher Waller, who has suggested that crypto firms should be given access to Fed...

, by Connor Sephton

Crypto Bill Held Hostage by 38-Day Government Shutdown as Senate Prepares Critical Vote

The United States government shutdown has entered its 38th day, marking the longest in history, as the Senate prepares for a critical vote on a new funding bill that could determine when Washington reopens. The political deadlock has halted progress on key legislative priorities, including the...

, by Hassan Shittu

Solana Treasury Firm Forward Industries Files Prospectus and Approves $1B Share Repurchase Program

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD), the Solana treasury company, announced the filing of its Resale Prospectus Supplement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the authorization of a new $1 billion share repurchase program. This latest move shows the company’s...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

White House Officially Taps Mike Selig As CFTC Chair – Inside the Shake-Up After Quintenz

U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Mike Selig to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the latter confirmed on Saturday. Mike Selig Speaks Amid CFTC Chair News Selig, who most recently led the SEC’s Crypto Task Force as chief...

, by Julia Smith

Hyperliquid Strategies Files to Raise $1B for HYPE Token Purchases and Expansion

Hyperliquid Strategies has filed with the SEC to raise up to $1 billion for HYPE token purchases and expansion.

, by Amin Ayan

Momentum Will Return To D.C., Solana Policy Institute President Says

Solana Policy Institute (SPI) head President Kristin Smith believes that “momentum will return” to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. government shutdown hits the three-week mark, delaying anticipated crypto progress. Solana Policy Institute President Speaks Out On Shutdown “We’re several weeks...

, by Julia Smith

SEC Drowning in ETFtober Filings: 5+ Crypto Funds Hit Desk Amid Shutdown Gridlock – What’s the Fix?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a wave of new crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings, even as a prolonged government shutdown stalls decisions and leaves dozens of products in limbo. At least five new crypto ETFs landed on the SEC’s desk this week alone, showing...

, by Hassan Shittu

Sam Bankman-Fried Accuses Biden Admin of Going After Him for Donating to Republicans

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, claimed that his 2022 arrest was politically motivated after he shifted his political donations toward Republicans and fell out of favor with the Biden administration. On Wednesday, he posted on microblogging site GETTR that he had...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Weekly Crypto Regs Roundup: SEC Mulls Innovation Exemption, Lummis Backs Bitcoin Tax Break

The crypto regulation environment for digital assets in the U.S. is evolving rapidly, with policymakers balancing technological development and investor protection ahead of the 2026 election cycle. This week’s developments mark a major shift toward mainstreaming crypto within traditional...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

SEC to Frame ‘Innovation Exemption’ Rulebook for Firms to Build Crypto: Paul Atkins

The US SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday that a formal “innovation exemption” designed to support crypto firms could be finalized by this year. Despite the government shutdown, Atkins told reporters that working on this exemption remains a “top priority.” The plan is something he was hoping to...

, by Sujha Sundararajan

Weekly Crypto Regs Roundup: SEC–CFTC Harmonization Talks, Gensler Text Probe, and Push for Tokenized Stocks

The past week has been a defining one for U.S. crypto regulation, marked by high-level roundtables, new probes, and bold policy proposals. While the tone from regulators suggested greater cooperation than in years past, uncertainty still looms over custody, compliance, and the road toward...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

House Republicans Launch Probe Into Gary Gensler’s Deleted SEC Texts

House Republicans have launched an investigation into the deletion of nearly a year’s worth of text messages from former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, raising concerns about IT mismanagement, compliance with federal recordkeeping laws, and transparency at the...

, by Hassan Shittu

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