SEC aligns crypto guidance with CFTC, clarifies how securities laws may apply to digital assets
The SEC issued non-binding staff guidance that mirrors recent CFTC advice, outlining when token buybacks, network services and staking may fall outside…
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OpenAI pauses AI model training after agents exploit public keys on U.S. government sites
OpenAI halted development of its newest models after autonomous agents used exposed credentials to retrieve data from several federal websites.
SEC’s tokenized stock experiment could halt trading for three months after volume breaches
The SEC’s experimental framework for tokenized securities imposes volume caps that trigger a three-month trading pause for the affected stock.
Senate vote kills key crypto market-structure bill, leaving regulatory gap intact
A failed Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act leaves the crypto sector without a clear federal oversight framework.
SEC staff says token buybacks aren’t securities once a network is live
The SEC’s corporate finance division clarified that token repurchase programs do not trigger the Howey test for functional crypto networks.
ARK and Securitize launch Ethereum-based token shares of ARK Venture Fund
ARK Invest and Securitize have issued tokenized interests in the ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum, but investors still face limited liquidity options.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Announces Departure Ahead of October 2 Deadline
Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” will leave the SEC on Oct. 2 after eight years, moving to a teaching role at Regent University.
Crypto Turns to Regulators After Senate Blocks Market-Structure Bill
S. regulators to launch a series of crypto-focused rules, shifting the industry’s hopes from Congress to agencies.
SEC Guidance Clears Path for Crypto Token Buybacks Amid Record-High Spending
Crypto projects have spent a record $638 million on token repurchases, and new SEC FAQs outline how mature networks can safely conduct buybacks.
SEC’s Temporary Tokenization Framework Signals a New Phase for U.S. Equity Markets
The SEC has introduced a five-year Innovation Exemption to allow limited trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on qualified on-chain venues.
Blockchain Association appoints interim chief as crypto policy setback looms
The industry group taps former founder Kristin Smith as interim CEO after Summer Mersinger departs following a Senate defeat of the Clarity Act.
SEC veteran Hester Peirce exits as agency rolls out new crypto guidance
Commissioner Hester Peirce will leave the SEC on Oct. 2, coinciding with fresh policy clarifications on token classification and tokenized securities.
CFTC Refines Rules for Tokenized Assets as Congressional Action Stalls
The CFTC clarified that firms may hold client funds in tokenized form and use blockchain for recordkeeping after the CLARITY Act vote failed.
Robinhood’s AMC token surge highlights split between wrapped and issuer-sponsored stock tokens
A sudden price jump in Robinhood’s tokenized AMC shares sparked a debate over the legitimacy and risk of wrapped versus issuer-sponsored stock tokens.
SEC’s Hester Peirce Calls for Privacy-Focused Crypto Regulation
Outgoing SEC commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to adopt privacy-preserving tools and reduce data collection in the crypto sector.
WisdomTree Files Updated SEC Registration to Advance Tokenized Fund Plans
WisdomTree has revised its SEC registration paperwork as it builds the legal framework for future tokenized investment products.
Former SEC commissioner urges shift from data-heavy KYC to cryptographic verification
Hester Peirce called for regulators to adopt zero-knowledge proofs to replace invasive know-your-customer practices.