Regulation
Policy decisions, enforcement actions, and regulatory outlooks.
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SEC pauses plan to permit tokenized U.S. stocks over legal, operational and investor-protection concerns
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has paused a planned "innovation exemption" for tokenized U.S. stocks amid legal and technical concerns, delaying regulatory clarity …
SEC readies narrow temporary exemption to pilot tokenized stock trading on blockchain
The SEC is preparing a temporary exemption to allow limited testing of tokenized stock trading on blockchain networks; Commissioner Hester Peirce says the measure is likely to b…
Blockchain.com confidentially files draft S-1 for potential U.S. IPO amid renewed crypto listing momentum
Blockchain.com has confidentially filed a draft S‑1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as it explores a potential U.S. initial public offering of Class A ordinary …
CFTC and DOJ sue Minnesota to block ban on prediction markets, say federal law preempts state
The CFTC and DOJ sued Minnesota after the state approved a law banning prediction markets, saying the statute unlawfully interferes with federal jurisdiction over regulated deri…
SEC proposes regulatory sandbox to let crypto platforms pilot trading of tokenized stocks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly developing an "innovation exemption" or sandbox-style framework to permit limited trading of blockchain-based versions …
SEC poised to unveil exemption for tokenized U.S. stocks, raising XRP Ledger prominence and oversight concerns
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a regulatory path for tokenized U.S. equities, bringing renewed attention to blockchain venues such as the XRP Ledger.
CLARITY Act markup spotlights bipartisan push and Democratic objections on enforcement, amendments and ethics
Senate Banking Committee opened a markup of the CLARITY Act, a proposed market-structure bill for digital assets, amid contested amendments and unresolved bipartisan agreement […
Ledger Halts U.S. IPO Plans and Eyes Private Fundraising Amid Crypto Market Slump
Ledger has put plans for a U.S. initial public offering on hold, citing unfavorable market conditions, according to multiple reports [1] [2]. People familiar with the matter sai…
Over 100 Amendments, Fierce Lobbying Put CLARITY Act's Key Provisions in Doubt Before Thursday Markup
The Senate Banking Committee is preparing to mark up the CLARITY Act this week amid a flurry of proposed changes: more than 100 amendment requests have been filed as lawmakers a…
Senate’s 309-page CLARITY Act heads to markup amid union and bank opposition, mixed industry reaction
Senate Banking Committee released a 309‑page draft of the Digital Asset CLARITY Act ahead of a scheduled committee markup, while major labor unions and some banking groups urge …
SEC to reassess securities framework for on-chain markets, trading platforms, clearing and crypto custody
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has signaled the agency will reassess how securities rules apply to on‑chain trading, exchanges, brokers, clearing systems and crypto custody.
2026 Midterms Could Undo Crypto Policy Wins; Industry and Advocates Mobilize Before July Deadline
Lawmakers, industry groups and executives warn that pending U.S. crypto legislation and market-friendly policies face material risk from the 2026 midterm elections [1][3].
Gemini wins CFTC DCO approval to clear trades, paving way for futures, perpetuals and prediction markets
Gemini received CFTC approval to operate a derivatives clearinghouse, enabling internal settlement and planned expansion into regulated futures, options, perpetuals and predicti…
Judge OKs $10M FTC Deal with Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky, Imposes Lifetime Asset-Product Ban Amid Prison Term
A U.S. judge approved a $10 million settlement between the FTC and Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky that includes a broad ban on asset-related products and services [3][2].
CFTC and DOJ sue Wisconsin, escalating federal fight over prediction-market lawsuits against five platforms
The CFTC, joined by the DOJ, sued Wisconsin in federal court after the state sued five prediction‑market platforms, marking the fifth state targeted in the agency's enforcement …
Russia moves crypto bill to give central bank control, license firms, cap retail buys and bar local payments
Russia’s State Duma advanced a draft crypto law in its first reading that assigns the Bank of Russia primary regulatory authority and includes provisions governing cross‑border …