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SEC commissioner laid out a bold seven-point plan urging Congress to slash red tape, empower existing agencies, and protect peer-to-peer crypto from regulatory overreach. SEC Commissioner Pressures Congress With 7-Point Crypto Framework for Fast Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce called on Congress to streamline cryptocurrency oversight and reduce regulatory … Read more
Coinbase’s legal chief hailed the incoming SEC chair’s vow to prioritize crypto clarity, end debanking, and foster innovation as a long-awaited shift benefiting U.S. markets. Coinbase Sees Clear Skies Ahead With SEC Power Shift Favoring Digital Assets Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal offered his perspective following the Senate Banking Committee’s hearing last week to … Read more
Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators. Barriers Drop—CFTC’s Crypto Retreat Sets Stage for Relentless Upside Another win for crypto supporters arrived March 28 when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its Division of Clearing … Read more
Calling it a “big win for crypto,” the White House crypto czar cheered regulators’ decision to scrap debanking rules that stifled lawful digital asset innovation. Crypto Scores Major Victory as FDIC Removes Reputational Risk Rule Federal officials are shifting away from a controversial banking oversight tool after sustained criticism from lawmakers and the crypto industry. … Read more
Over 5,000 U.S. banks can now enter crypto markets as regulators lift approval requirements, signaling a major shift toward digital asset integration and streamlined oversight. US Regulators Unlock Crypto for Over 5,000 Banks The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a pivotal policy update Friday in Washington, allowing financial institutions under its jurisdiction to engage … Read more
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next month to discuss security cooperation and immigration enforcement, officials confirmed, following El Salvador’s agreement to incarcerate hundreds of alleged gang members deported from the United States. Bukele’s White House Visit Confirmed After El Salvador Accepts U.S.-Deported Gang Members The … Read more
Coinbase reactivates staking in South Carolina after the state drops its case, marking another major win as regulatory barriers to crypto innovation continue to collapse. Coinbase Resumes Staking in Another State as Legal Resistance Cracks The Securities Division of South Carolina’s Attorney General’s Office and crypto exchange Coinbase jointly concluded a legal dispute on Thursday … Read more
President Donald Trump pardoned Bitmex co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed on March 27, 2025, clearing their 2022 convictions for failing to prevent money laundering on their cryptocurrency platform. Presidential Pardon Wipes Bitmex Founders’ Money Laundering Charge Bitmex, a Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange launched in 2014, faced U.S. legal scrutiny in 2020 when … Read more
The FDIC announced that banks can engage in legally permitted crypto activities without prior regulatory approval, reversing previous policy, Reuters reported on Friday. This move follows a similar decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “The FDIC is turning the page on the flawed approach of the past three years,” acting FDIC … Read more
The SEC has dropped its probe into Crypto.com without charges, as the company blasted past crackdowns and vowed aggressive global expansion backed by sweeping regulatory approval. Crypto.com Prevails in SEC Investigation, Vows Continued Regulatory Leadership Crypto.com announced on March 27 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally ended its investigation into the … Read more
