Latest SEC Cryptocurrency News

Follow the latest developments in SEC cryptocurrency news — from new regulations and lawsuits to key statements affecting the crypto market. This section provides timely updates on SEC crypto news today, including enforcement actions and policy changes from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Stay informed with breaking SEC news that impacts digital assets and blockchain innovation.

New SEC Guidance Allows Security Tokens to Trade Directly With Bitcoin

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The U.S. SEC Division of Trading and Markets has issued updated guidance on crypto market activity, providing greater clarity for exchanges, broker-dealers, and alternative...

SEC and CFTC Collaborate on Project Crypto to Harmonize Crypto Regulation

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The U.S. CFTC and SEC have agreed to jointly lead a regulatory effort, dubbed “Project Crypto,” to modernize oversight of digital asset markets. The collaboration...

SEC Chair Says Time Is Right to Open $12.5T 401(k) Market to Crypto

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the time is right to open the 401(k) market to crypto, arguing that the U.S. retirement system is ready...

SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become a Surveillance Tool Without Privacy Safeguards

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U.S. securities regulators are raising concerns about how crypto regulation may evolve, warning that excessive transparency could erode privacy and disrupt market behavior. These issues...

SEC Backs DTCC Three-Year Pilot to Tokenize U.S. Securities on Select Blockchains

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The U.S. SEC has approved a three-year pilot that allows the Depository Trust Company to test blockchain-based recordkeeping for certain U.S. securities.  The decision marks...

Paul Atkins Says Most Crypto ICOs Are Beyond SEC Oversight

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated Tuesday that most initial coin offerings (ICOs) should not be classified as securities. His comments indicate a potential regulatory shift...

SEC Ends Two-Year Probe Into Ondo Finance, Clearing Path for U.S. Expansion in Tokenized Assets

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The U.S. SEC has officially closed its two-year investigation into Ondo Finance without recommending charges. This move marks one of the latest reversals of a...

SEC Chair Says Tokenization Could Transform U.S. Financial System Within “Couple of Years”

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The U.S. financial system may transition to blockchain far sooner than many expect, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Speaking to Fox Business, Atkins said...

SEC Chair Sets New Timeline to Pass Innovation Exemption for Crypto Firms After Gov Shutdown

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U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins has given his clearest update yet on the agency's upcoming innovation exemption for crypto firms.  In a discussion on CNBC's...

SEC Introduces Framework Clarifying How Crypto Assets Fall Under Securities Laws

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The U.S. SEC has unveiled a token taxonomy framework that formally categorizes digital assets under U.S. securities law. The initiative, announced by Chairman Paul Atkins...

SEC Chair Confirms Plan to Formalize ‘Innovation Exemption’ Before Year-End

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce a long-awaited “innovation exemption.” With this exemption, companies would be able to experiment...

Over 30 Crypto ETFs Filed with the US SEC in One Day

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday received filings for over 30 new crypto ETFs, including products for AAVE, LINK, AVAX, and LTC. The...

SEC Moves to Allow Stocks Trade Like Crypto Assets

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to take a historic step by allowing stocks to trade on blockchain networks. According to The...

SEC Chair to Introduce Crypto Trading Exemptions to Speed Product Launches

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning a major policy change that could transform the crypto industry. According to a Bloomberg report today,...

SEC Chair Backs Trump’s Proposal to Let Companies Choose Quarterly or Twice-Yearly Reporting

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The U.S. SEC is considering a rule change that would allow companies to choose between quarterly and semiannual earnings reports. This follows renewed calls from...

SEC Adopts Generic Listing Standards to Accelerate Spot Crypto ETF Approvals

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The SEC has approved a key policy change that could alter the way cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) are introduced to the market. The regulator has...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pledges End to Surprise Crypto Crackdowns

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has outlined a new enforcement philosophy, promising to replace surprise crypto crackdowns with clearer guidance...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins: “Crypto’s Time Has Come”

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US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has announced a major policy shift, declaring that cryptocurrencies are ready for mainstream adoption. The regulator now promises clearer...

SEC Chair Highlights Clear Crypto Rules as Priority in SEC’s Spring 2025 Agenda 

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U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a regulatory reset at the commission, emphasizing that its Spring 2025 agenda prioritizes clear rules and deregulatory reforms. Atkins...

SEC Chair Says Agency Is Deploying “All Divisions” to Make America the Global Crypto Capital

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President Trump's SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, has affirmed that the SEC is mobilizing all its divisions to make the U.S. the crypto capital of...
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