WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move signaling a potential shift in regulatory approach, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed that certain software interfaces for cryptocurrency transactions may not need to register as broker-dealers. This SEC crypto regulation guidance, issued as a staff statement on Monday, April 13, 2026, offers a clearer path […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 9, 2026. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named a new top cop for Wall Street. David Woodcock will lead the agency’s Division of Enforcement starting May 4. His appointment comes as U.S. senators demand answers about why his predecessor left and why the SEC dropped several high-profile cryptocurrency cases. […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the anticipated launch of the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to prediction markets, while Bitcoin surged past $80,000 for the first time since January. Meanwhile, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor announced a pause in Bitcoin purchases ahead of the company’s first-quarter earnings report. Here is […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the anticipated launch of the first exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets, requesting additional information from issuers about product mechanics and investor risk disclosures. The move, reported by Reuters on Monday, affects more than two dozen proposed ETFs from Roundhill Investments, GraniteShares, and Bitwise. Regulatory Halt on […]
The US crypto industry will survive and thrive even if the CLARITY Act fails to pass Congress. That is the view of Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management. Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast on May 3, 2026, Perkins expressed confidence in the sector’s future. He pointed to ongoing work by top regulators. […]
Bitwise Asset Management has moved a significant step closer to launching the first U.S. spot exchange-traded fund tied to the Hyperliquid blockchain. The firm submitted a second amended filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2026, revealing critical details including its proposed ticker and management fee. This action intensifies a three-way race […]
NEW YORK, April 9, 2026 – Asset manager Canary Capital has placed a major wager on the future of internet culture finance. The firm has submitted an application to U.S. regulators for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied directly to the PEPE memecoin. This PEPE ETF filing arrives as the token trades nearly 85% below […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a striking admission, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that numerous past enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies provided no clear benefit to investors. This acknowledgment, made in April 2026, signals a profound change in regulatory philosophy. The agency is now explicitly moving away from a strategy critics labeled ‘regulation […]
A significant regulatory proposal for cryptocurrency markets has reached the White House for review, marking a potential turning point for digital asset oversight in the United States. SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed the move on April 7, 2026, stating the ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ plan is now with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal prosecutors unsealed a sweeping indictment on April 2, 2026, charging ten individuals in a coordinated cryptocurrency market manipulation scheme. The case, which involves the extradition of three executives from overseas, marks a significant escalation in the U.S. government’s fight against what officials describe as “market-manipulation-as-a-service.” According to court documents, the alleged […]
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