Could DeFi vaults face SEC rules under securities law?

DeFi vaults drew fresh regulatory attention after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some products in the sector, together with certain onchain lending strategies, may fall within federal securities laws. Her statement focused on how these products are structured, managed and…

Why is the SEC suing Mining Automatic over investor losses?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Mining Automatic and its founder, Zan Shaikh, alleging that the crypto mining investment business raised $22 million while directing only a small share of investor money toward actual mining operations. According to…

What does new SEC and CFTC crypto guidance mean for ETFs?

The SEC and CFTC have jointly set out a new approach to digital assets, declaring that most crypto tokens do not fall under U.S. securities rules. Their move arrives as bitcoin trades near a crucial technical level ahead of the…

How new SEC guidance on 2% haircuts impacts stablecoins?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ([SEC]) has issued new guidance that could significantly alter how broker-dealers treat certain stablecoins on their balance sheets. By allowing a standardized “2% haircut” on proprietary positions in eligible stablecoins, the agency is reshaping the regulatory…

SEC Slowdown Hits Crypto ETF Reviews in Market Downturn

As of 31 January 2026, the SEC has been forced to scale back operations sharply, after the U.S. government failed to pass a budget. The funding lapse pushed the agency onto its formal shutdown plan, leaving only a thin layer…

SEC dismisses Gemini earn lawsuit after full investor recovery

The sec dismisses gemini earn lawsuit after U.S. regulators and the crypto exchange now known as Gemini Space Station filed paperwork in federal court to end the case. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said the decision followed the full…

Crypto lending protocol Aave says SEC review now closed

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has closed a four-year investigation into Aave without recommending any enforcement action, a turning point for one of the largest decentralized lending protocols and a signal of how Washington now treats major DeFi…

How Did the SEC Approve Bitwise BITW Crypto Index ETP?

The SEC has cleared the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) to trade on NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product, shifting a long-running private crypto index into a listed vehicle that sits on the same screen as traditional ETFs. The…

Do SEC tokenized stocks fit Coinbase and Wall Street?

The debate over SEC tokenized stocks has shifted from theory to near-term policy as the Securities and Exchange Commission weighs exemptive relief that would let companies trade shares “on chain,” a move that could let investors buy equity tokens through…

Does SEC and CFTC collaboration improve market clarity?

The SEC and CFTC collaboration moved from talk to action on Monday after a joint roundtable in Washington, D.C., where leaders framed a new path to reduce duplication and regulatory conflict in crypto markets. Officials called the moment a turning…