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SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Permitting Banks to Custody Bitcoin

[Jan 24 12:08 PM] In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, a controversial rule that had long hindered banks from offering bitcoin and crypto custody services. This…

Advocacy group urges SEC rethink crypto probes and lawsuits from ‘day one’

[Dec 19, 2024 5:43 AM] The Digital Chamber issued a crypto agenda for the incoming SEC leadership to repair its “troubled relationship” with the crypto industry.

New SEC boss Paul Atkins will transform crypto… but not right away

[Dec 12, 2024 11:12 PM] Trump’s new pick for the next SEC Chair is a win for the crypto industry, but the desired changes may be slow to come into play.

SEC’s Mark Uyeda has strong chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer

[Nov 7, 2024 9:31 AM] The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said.

Coinbase exec urges SEC reform after Trump’s election win

[Nov 6, 2024 12:22 PM] Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal urged the SEC to foster crypto innovation over litigation.

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’

[Oct 11, 2024 1:46 AM] The SEC’s Mark Uyeda says the regulator’s approach to crypto has been “the wrong one,” and it needs to provide clear guidelines before launching enforcement actions.

Gensler grilled as most ‘destructive’ SEC chair before congressional hearing

[Sep 25, 2024 2:26 AM] SEC Chair Gary Gensler has taken heat from lawmakers and members of his own agency during a House Financial Services Committee hearing over his handling of crypto regulation in the United States.

SEC commissioners slam agency after $750K FlyFish Club NFT settlement

[Sep 17, 2024 3:24 AM] SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda didn’t believe any US securities laws were triggered and urged the commission to give NFT firms more room to experiment.

Solana ETF possible with a change in POTUS, SEC: Balchunas

[Jun 27, 2024 6:49 PM] Two industry pundits believe a change in SEC Chair is needed to even entertain the idea of a spot Solana ETF.

Spot Ether ETFs will come down to a 5-person vote: Gensler the decider?

[May 19, 2024 10:03 PM] It was speculated that Gensler’s vote secured the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January — and the same five commissioners are set to vote on Ether ETFs this week.

'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Foward

[Apr 10, 2024 9:21 AM] Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to decentralize.

SEC Charges Shapeshift With Regulatory Violations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation

[Mar 6, 2024 9:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets…

SEC in ‘Enforcement-Only Mode’ for Crypto, Commissioner Peirce Says at ETHDenver

[Feb 29, 2024 6:48 PM] “What I reflect is the fact that you all are spending part of your brainpower” wondering how to avoid getting sued, she said during a panel at EthDenver.

A Tale of 2 SEC Commissioners

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Blasts ‘Scorched Earth’ Approach Against LBRY

[Oct 30, 2023 12:30 AM] Hester Peirce, commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a statement of dissent that referred to how the commission dealt with the LBRY case. Peirce criticized the approach that the SEC took when, according to her…

Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day

[Aug 15, 2023 7:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin…

Hester Peirce: US crypto laws can’t assume ‘everything is a financial asset’

[Jun 28, 2023 7:53 PM] SEC commissioner Hester Peirce discussed a possible U.S. crypto legal framework, giving a reminder that not all uses are financial.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce States Proposed Amendments to Definition of ‘Exchange’ Render Innovation ‘Kaput’

[Apr 17, 2023 4:00 PM] Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued her opinion on the recent attempts of the institution to change the definition of “exchange” under the Exchange Act Rule. According to…

SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown

[Feb 15, 2023 8:51 PM] The new proposals set forth by the Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission seek to “expand the scope” of rules set out by the 2009 Custody Rules.

Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

[Feb 14, 2023 7:19 PM] The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.

‘Midnight Massacre:’ SEC Crackdown on Crypto Staking Services Prompts Speculation of Further Enforcement Actions

[Feb 10, 2023 3:30 PM] On Feb. 9, 2023, the cryptocurrency community learned of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crackdown on staking services. The SEC fined Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, $30 million for offering an “unregistered…

‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action

[Feb 9, 2023 6:44 PM] "Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent," said commissioner Hester Pierce.

SEC Commissioner Calls for ‘Consistent Legal Framework’ for All Asset Classes, Including Crypto

[Jan 27, 2023 9:30 PM] A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for “a coherent and consistent legal framework that works across all asset classes,” including crypto assets. She warned that the SEC’s current…