700 SEC Staff Resign as Trump’s Crypto Revolution Blasts Through Washington

Over 700 SEC staff have resigned amid Trump-backed federal cuts and pro-crypto reforms, fueling hopes of a bullish regulatory shift for digital assets. Mass SEC Departures Signal Major Pivot Toward Pro-Crypto Future Under Trump Administration Hundreds of employees are expected to leave the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under a voluntary resignation program tied … Read more

The DeFi Time Bomb: Market Manipulation, Low Liquidity Threaten Industry’s Future

A recent Kaiko Research report highlights how market manipulation tactics, such as sandwich attacks on platforms like Uniswap and Hyperliquid, deter institutional players from engaging with decentralized finance. An expert recommends full insurance coverage for DeFi assets and transaction privacy to enhance institutional confidence. Rising Incidents of Sandwich Attacks A recent report by Kaiko Research … Read more

Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement—Demands Real Crypto Rules

The acting SEC chair urged rulemaking over enforcement to clarify crypto regulations and avoid courtroom confusion. Acting SEC Chair Urges Crypto Reset—Classification Shouldn’t Be Courtroom Chaos Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda led the inaugural session of the agency’s Crypto Task Force roundtable on March 21 in Washington D.C. He … Read more

Coinbase Opposes Market-Breaking Stablecoin Regulation Proposal in Brazil

Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase VP, stated that the worries about stablecoin usage for illicit purposes in Brazil can be handled differently, in ways that do not hamper adoption and without affecting users that leverage these assets for their operations. Coinbase Criticizes Stablecoin Regulation in Brazil, Offers Alternatives Coinbase, one of the powerhouses of the cryptocurrency … Read more

Sparks Fly at First-Ever SEC Crypto Roundtable

Crypto skeptics and advocates went head-to-head in a legal debate that sought to determine the SEC’s role in crypto regulation. First-Ever SEC Crypto Roundtable Ignites Passionate Discussions on Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted its first-ever crypto roundtable on Friday, pitting critics and proponents of digital assets in a sometimes-contentious debate focused … Read more

SEC’s Proof-of-Work Mining Statement Draws Fire From Democratic Commissioner

The sole Democratic voice on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, on Thursday, took aim at the agency’s newest guidance excluding proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining from securities regulations, denouncing it as a logically unsound and legally ambiguous move. SEC Commissioner Warns SEC’s PoW Guidance Is ‘Not Definitive’ In a written statement dated … Read more

Australia Seeks to Position Itself as a Crypto Leader

The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs. Protecting Users The Australian Treasury has announced that it is collaborating with the digital asset industry, regulators, and the broader community to position the country as a leader … Read more

South Korea Cracks Down on Unregistered Overseas Crypto Exchanges

South Korean financial authorities are cracking down on unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Korean users. Enforcing the Specific Financial Information Act South Korean financial authorities are escalating their efforts to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market by targeting overseas virtual asset exchanges that operate without proper registration. According to a local report, the Financial Intelligence Unit … Read more

Ripple Urges SEC to Return to First Principles and Deliver Regulatory Clarity

Ripple says the SEC has no power over most crypto assets, demands law-first clarity, and celebrates a pivotal legal retreat. Ripple Pressures SEC to Abandon Enforcement Tactics After Key Legal Breakthrough Ripple submitted its response Friday to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force, urging the agency to shift away from past … Read more

US Lawmakers Urge SEC to Explain Lack of Oversight on Meme Coins Amid Rising Scam Losses

U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers from the SEC after the agency excluded meme coins from oversight, as scams soar and President Trump and the First Lady launch their own tokens. SEC Challenged Over Meme Coin Guidance as Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Political Ties U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) formally … Read more