Regulation
CFTC Proposes Ending SEF Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions
The CFTC is proposing to remove a rule requiring swap execution facilities to maintain order books for permitted transactions, citing limited market use and seeking public feedback before making changes. Ad Ad CFTC Targe...
CFTC Chair Signals Unilateral Crypto Rules if CLARITY Act Fails in Congress
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig stated that the agency will move forward with new crypto regulations if lawmakers fail to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
CFTC Chair Prepares Independent Crypto Rules if Clarity Act Stalls
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael S. Selig has directed agency staff to explore crypto market structure rules using existing authority if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act.
Australia Passes Law Requiring Tech Giants to Fund Local News or Pay Levy
Australia has enacted the News Bargaining Incentive, mandating major technology platforms to sign paid deals with local publishers or face a 2.5% levy on Australian ad revenue.
President Trump Reportedly Expresses Optimism Over Clarity Act in Oval Office Meeting
President Trump reportedly expressed confidence regarding the Clarity Act during a recent Oval Office meeting with finance and crypto executives, according to sources.
CFTC Signals Independent Push for Digital Asset Rules Ahead of Senate Action
The CFTC is preparing to advance digital asset market structure rules using its existing authority rather than waiting for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act.
US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Exchange Network Over IRGC Crypto Transfers
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Siavash Kayvanpour, Shelbit Exchange, and related entities for allegedly processing millions in digital assets for the IRGC.
Trump Administration Advances Crypto Rules While Congressional Bill Stalls
The Trump administration is pursuing new cryptocurrency regulations through agency rulemaking as a key legislative bill remains inactive in the Senate.
SEC Faces Aug. 20 Deadline to Submit $123 Million Terra Recovery Plan
The SEC must submit a distribution plan for a $123.1 million Fair Fund collected from Jump Crypto subsidiary Tai Mo Shan following the 2022 Terra collapse.
Franklin Templeton Secures SEC Relief to Hold Tokenized Assets in Traditional Funds
The SEC Division of Investment Management has issued a no-action letter allowing eligible Franklin Templeton funds to invest in its blockchain-based U.S. government money market fund.
Grayscale: SEC Regulation Crypto Plan Could Revive Token Fundraising
Grayscale Research suggests the SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets framework could establish a compliant path for token fundraising in the United States, though the rules remain subject to the public comment process...
Super Micro Computer Investigation Clears Top Executives of Export Control Violations
An independent investigation into Super Micro Computer found no evidence that current executives knew of alleged export control violations, though multiple employees were terminated and company shares declined.
Poll Shows Most Americans View Trump Family Crypto Investments as Inappropriate
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans believe it is inappropriate for President Donald Trump and his family to earn money from cryptocurrency investments while in office, though opinions remain deeply di...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Bitcoin Price Target by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that Bitcoin could reach between $300,000 and $400,000 by 2030, following a White House meeting regarding crypto legislation.
Privacy Blockchain Beldex Raises $8M to Build Encryption Tools for AI Agents
Beldex has secured $8 million in a funding round led by Sigma Capital to develop encryption tools and infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents.
ACDC Report Flags 556 Polymarket Wallets for High Insider Trading Risk
A new report from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective identifies hundreds of Polymarket accounts with unusually high win rates on longshot bets.
PrimeXBT Examines XRP Commodity Status and the Impact of the CLARITY Act
An analysis of XRP's current regulatory standing under U.S. law, the implications of the upcoming CLARITY Act vote, and how market participants are reacting.
CFTC Working to Bring Hyperliquid to the U.S., Says President Trump
President Trump announced that CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring the offshore perpetual futures venue Hyperliquid into the United States, following a meeting with industry leaders.
CFTC Chair Says Crypto Rules Will Advance Regardless of CLARITY Act
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced that the agency has crypto market structure proposals ready and will move forward with its regulatory agenda regardless of whether Congress passes the CLARITY Act.
Bitcoin Surges Past $72,000 Following Trump's Push for Clarity Act and Treasury Announceme...
Bitcoin's price rose past $72,000 on Thursday following a White House meeting with crypto executives and a U.S. Treasury debt repurchase announcement.
























