SEC Plan to Scrap Rule 611 Could Be the Biggest Regulatory Unlock Yet for Crypto Tokenized US Stocks
The SEC just removed the single biggest legal obstacle standing between Crypto DeFi and US equity markets. On June 11, the agency formally proposed to rescind Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, the trade-through prohibition that has governed stock order routing…
Crypto Council for Innovation launches coalition to push for regulatory clarity on vaults
A new coalition is forming, focused on crypto vaults, an increasingly popular mechanism for depositing digital assets and earning yield.
Ripple Makes New Demands From SEC, What Are They Asking For?
Crypto firm Ripple has sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demanding clarity on the treatment of payment stablecoins and tokenized securities. This follows a meeting that the firm held with the Commissionâs Crypto Task…
SEC Puts Off Crypto Stock Plans—Bitcoin Drops Under $76,000
Bitcoin (BTC) and much of the broader crypto market fell sharply Friday evening after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed a plan that would have provided broad exemptions for US crypto firms to trade tokenized assets tied to stocks.…
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: 20% Tax Rate and Institutional ETF Gateway
Japan is executing the most consequential crypto regulatory pivot in Asia. The country that once taxed crypto gains at up to 55%, which drove liquidity offshore and cemented its reputation as a hostile jurisdiction for active traders, has now published…
SEC Seeks Tokenized Equity Pilot as Clarity Act Reaches Senate Floor
After the Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is expected to roll out an ‘innovation exemption‘ framework for tokenized stock trading, opening the door to 24/7 on-chain equity markets on regulated…
Coinbase Donates $25 Million to Fairshake’s Super PAC: A Closer Look
In a significant move that underscores the growing influence of the cryptocurrency industry in political circles, Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has contributed $25 million to Fairshake’s super PAC. This…