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The XRP era: $1B Nasdaq listing and 1,000% liquidity surge mark a sensational comeback

Ripple's SEC victory paves the way for open-market XRP trading, sparking a dramatic rise in liquidity and trading activity.

8 months ago

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ETF

SEC filing reveals ETH and SOL ETFs may include staking rewards

Bitwise and 21Shares quietly added language to their updated S-1s allowing staking, a move that could reshape how crypto ETFs generate yield if approved.

8 months ago

A bright, daylit finance plaza shows a red Vanguard monolith beside glass Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF panels with an opening turnstile, symbolizing new customer access.

ETF

Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success

With $70 billion in crypto inflows, Vanguard can no longer ignore Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

9 months ago

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Regulation

SEC investigate crypto treasury firms for suspicious trading activities

As corporate crypto adoption grows, regulators aim to enforce fair play and prevent insider trading.

9 months ago

Three glowing folders marked with Solana, XRP, and HBAR logos sit in a DTCC drawer under an SEC seal, signaling pre-launch listings without approval

ETF

Fidelity and Canary stir crypto markets with DTCC-listed altcoin ETFs amid SEC delays

The DTCC listing of these ETFs without SEC approval highlights procedural readiness and market anticipation.

9 months ago

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Regulation

SEC and CFTC aim to harmonize crypto rules, boost US market leadership

The financial regulators stressed that clear rules for DeFi and perpetual contracts could redirect more activity to US platforms.

9 months ago

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Technology

SEC transparency questioned after Gary Gensler’s texts vanish

The Gensler's text message wipe coincided with significant industry upheavals, stirring crypto leaders' outrage.

9 months ago

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Exchanges

Kraken lobbies SEC to integrate tokenization into financial markets

Kraken's dialogue with SEC coincides with a surge in global interest in tokenized asset markets.

10 months ago

Regulation

a16z and DeFi Education Fund push SEC for safe harbor on dApp regulation

The proposal aims to exempt dApp developers from being classified as broker-dealers under current securities regulations.

10 months ago

Staking

SEC official warns liquid staking guidance adds confusion, raising Lehman-like risks

Former SEC officials argue liquid staking could bring systemic risk similar to 2008 financial practices.

10 months ago

ETF

New SEC standard leans on CFTC and Coinbase to decide which digital assets get spot crypto ETFs

SEC's focus on futures trading criteria could elevate Coinbase's role in crypto ETF decisions.

11 months ago

Stablecoins

Nigeria SEC welcomes stablecoin innovation while ensuring compliance

SEC’s backing provides much-needed clarity for stablecoin businesses amidst Nigeria's evolving regulations.

11 months ago

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The XRP era: $1B Nasdaq listing and 1,000% liquidity surge mark a sensational comeback

SEC filing reveals ETH and SOL ETFs may include staking rewards

Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success

SEC investigate crypto treasury firms for suspicious trading activities

Fidelity and Canary stir crypto markets with DTCC-listed altcoin ETFs amid SEC delays

SEC and CFTC aim to harmonize crypto rules, boost US market leadership

SEC transparency questioned after Gary Gensler’s texts vanish

Kraken lobbies SEC to integrate tokenization into financial markets

a16z and DeFi Education Fund push SEC for safe harbor on dApp regulation

SEC official warns liquid staking guidance adds confusion, raising Lehman-like risks

New SEC standard leans on CFTC and Coinbase to decide which digital assets get spot crypto ETFs

Nigeria SEC welcomes stablecoin innovation while ensuring compliance