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…

SEC 2 New Rules Bring Crypto ETFs Closer to Mainstream

Since February 25, 2025, the US regulatory landscape for digital assets has shifted. The SEC cleared two key measures that streamline crypto fund operations and deepen market liquidity. For the first time, spot Bitcoin and Ether ETPs can use in‑kind…

SEC Asks 7 ETF Issuers to Revise Filings Before Approval?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana may soon receive approval, following targeted requests for amendments to S-1 registration statements and form 19b-4 filings. Asset managers behind at least three proposed…

SEC Changes Crypto Fraud Team to Smaller Cyber-Focused Unit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a restructuring of its enforcement efforts related to digital assets. This move signals a shift in the agency’s approach to addressing fraud in cryptocurrency markets and financial cybercrimes. By replacing its…

Is Tai Mo Shan Liable for SEC $123 Million Settlement?

Tai Mo Shan Ltd. has come under scrutiny following its involvement in the TerraUSD stablecoin crisis. As part of Jump Trading’s crypto unit, the company agreed to a significant settlement with the SEC over claims of misleading trading practices. TerraUSD,…

Gary Gensler Announces Departure From SEC in January

Gary Gensler time as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought significant changes to U.S. financial oversight. Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, he pushed for reforms in areas like stock trade settlements, corporate disclosures, and cryptocurrency…

BIT Mining Faces $4 Million SEC Penalty and $10 Million Fine

BIT Mining, a notable player in the cryptocurrency and online gaming industries, recently faced significant legal and financial penalties due to allegations of corruption and bribery. The details surrounding these allegations shed light on the company’s practices between 2017 and…