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Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says

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A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where … Read more

SEC Ramps up Crypto Oversight With New Examination Priorities for 2025

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up its scrutiny of crypto assets in 2025, intensifying examinations of firms involved in offering, trading, and advising on these assets. The agency will focus on how these assets are handled as securities, ensuring compliance with standards and assessing technological risks tied to blockchain. SEC Increases … Read more

Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled … Read more

SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Questioned — Will Clear Guidance Finally Emerge?

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The enforcement-heavy approach of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to crypto regulation is stifling innovation and leaving the market without clear standards, an SEC commissioner has warned. Criticizing the reliance on litigation, he argued that case-by-case enforcement delays the creation of a consistent regulatory framework, depriving investors and innovators of necessary guidance. He … Read more