Lawyer argues holding cryptocurrency for price gains should not be a securities law matter in SEC submission.
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Crucial Legal Argument: Holding Crypto for Price Gains Is Not a Securities Matter, Lawyer Tells SEC

Washington D.C., April 2025: A crucial legal argument has been presented to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging a foundational premise of its regulatory approach to digital assets. In a detailed public submission, attorney Teresa Goody Guillen contends that the act of holding a cryptocurrency solely in anticipation of a price increase should […]

The Solana Policy Institute advocates for stronger legal protections for blockchain software developers in the United States.
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Solana Policy Institute Demands Crucial Legal Protections for Blockchain Developers Amid Regulatory Storm

In a significant move for the tech industry, the Solana Policy Institute has issued a stark warning and a formal call to action, urging the establishment of stronger legal protections for software developers. This plea, reported by The Block, emerges directly from the high-profile legal case involving Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, which the institute […]

US crypto market structure bill delay creates opportunity for better industry collaboration and regulation
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US Crypto Market Structure Bill Delay Sparks Optimistic Industry Response for Future Regulatory Clarity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 2025 — A surprising development in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation has emerged as industry experts now view the delayed progress of the controversial CLARITY Act as a potentially positive turning point for market development and legislative precision. Notably, prominent crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe has publicly framed the legislative pause not […]

Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to create clear DeFi developer regulations distinguishing software from brokers
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Solana Policy Institute Urges SEC to Exclude DeFi Developers from Broker Regulations in Critical Regulatory Clash

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 15, 2025 — The Solana Policy Institute has launched a significant regulatory intervention, formally urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to exclude decentralized finance developers from traditional broker regulations. This crucial request highlights the growing tension between innovative blockchain technology and established financial oversight frameworks. The institute’s detailed submission represents […]

SEC cryptocurrency regulation announcement with Paul Atkins signaling important week for digital assets
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SEC Crypto Regulation: Pivotal Week Looms as Chair Paul Atkins Signals Critical Developments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 10, 2025 — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has declared this week potentially transformative for cryptocurrency markets, signaling regulatory developments that could reshape the digital asset landscape for years to come. The statement arrives during heightened anticipation about the SEC’s evolving approach to blockchain technologies and token classification. […]

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson analyzes the damaging impact of Trump's 2025 crypto policy on US regulation.
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Cardano Founder’s Stark Warning: Trump’s Crypto Policy More Damaging Than Biden’s, Derails 2025 Reform

In a striking analysis that challenges prevailing political narratives, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has delivered a sobering assessment of U.S. cryptocurrency policy, asserting that actions under the Trump administration have proven more detrimental to the industry’s regulatory progress than those under President Biden. Speaking from his Colorado-based office in late March 2025, the blockchain pioneer […]