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Legal expert explains finality of Ripple lawsuit against SEC under res judicata principle

Ripple Lawsuit Finality: Legal Expert Debunks Political Pressure to Reopen SEC Case

January 17, 2026 j n

In a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation, legal experts confirm the Ripple lawsuit has reached permanent closure despite recent political challenges, establishing crucial precedent for digital asset securities classification. Australian lawyer Bill Morgan, a prominent pro-XRP legal analyst, provided definitive clarification this week about the case’s final status. His analysis addresses mounting political scrutiny from […]

U.S. Capitol with cryptocurrency symbols representing SEC lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun

SEC Lawsuit Against Justin Sun Faces Political Pressure as House Democrats Demand Resumption

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: House Democrats have launched a significant challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement strategy, demanding the agency resume its high-profile SEC lawsuit against Justin Sun, the controversial founder of the Tron blockchain network. This political intervention marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle to establish consistent cryptocurrency regulation […]

SEC crypto investigations face political interference allegations as Democrats question dropped cases

SEC Crypto Investigations: Democrats Allege Shocking Political Interference in Dropped Cases

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: A group of U.S. Democratic House members has leveled serious allegations against the Securities and Exchange Commission, claiming the agency halted major cryptocurrency investigations amid industry donations to Trump administration allies. This development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing debate about political influence on financial regulation. SEC Crypto Investigations […]

The SEC closes its investigation into Zcash, a major privacy-focused cryptocurrency, without filing enforcement actions.

SEC Zcash Investigation Concludes Without Charges: A Landmark Reprieve for Privacy Coins

January 15, 2026 CryptoExpert

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 10, 2026 – In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without recommending any enforcement action. This decision concludes a regulatory review that began in August 2023, offering a notable, albeit temporary, respite for privacy-focused digital […]

The SEC closes its Zcash Foundation investigation with no enforcement action, a key moment for crypto regulation.

SEC Zcash Investigation Ends with Crucial No-Action Decision, Boosting Privacy Coin Confidence

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In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without recommending any enforcement action. This decision, reported in early 2025, marks the end of a regulatory probe that began in 2023 and provides much-needed clarity for privacy-focused digital assets. The […]

SEC considers Bitcoin seizure of Venezuela's alleged 600,000 BTC holdings in geopolitical standoff

Bitcoin Seizure: SEC’s Shocking Venezuela 600,000 BTC Gamble Tests Crypto’s Geopolitical Limits

January 13, 2026 CryptoExpert

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2025 – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission faces unprecedented questions about potentially seizing Venezuela’s alleged 600,000 Bitcoin holdings, marking a dramatic escalation in cryptocurrency’s geopolitical significance. This potential action represents a critical test for digital asset regulation and international enforcement mechanisms. The situation underscores how Bitcoin has evolved from speculative investment […]

Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to create clear DeFi developer regulations distinguishing software from brokers

Solana Policy Institute Urges SEC to Exclude DeFi Developers from Broker Regulations in Critical Regulatory Clash

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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

SEC Crypto Regulation: Pivotal Week Looms as Chair Paul Atkins Signals Critical Developments

January 13, 2026 j n

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. […]

Former SEC commissioner noncommittal on seizing Venezuela's alleged Bitcoin reserves amid sanctions investigation

Venezuela Bitcoin Reserves: Former SEC Official’s Stunning Noncommittal Stance on Potential $60B Seizure

January 12, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 2025 – A former top U.S. securities regulator has delivered a strikingly noncommittal response to one of cryptocurrency’s most pressing geopolitical questions: whether the United States might attempt to seize Venezuela’s alleged multibillion-dollar Bitcoin reserves. Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins carefully addressed the explosive speculation during a […]

Elizabeth Warren warns about cryptocurrency risks in retirement funds and pension portfolios

Cryptocurrency Retirement Funds Spark Alarming Warning: Warren Fears Investor Risk in Pension Portfolios