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Bitcoin’s ECX Hard Fork Splinters Into 3 Launches Through October
8.8.2026
The upcoming Bitcoin hard fork known as ECX will not launch all at once on Aug. 23. Instead, its creator says the rollout will happen in three separate stages stretched across more than two months. Paul Sztorc, the developer behind the Drivechain proposal and BIP 300, announced the change in...
SEC Chair Backs CLARITY Act — Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ Congress Will Pass Landmark Crypto Bill
29.7.2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he is optimistic Congress will pass the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill designed to create clearer digital asset rules. The Senate review now becomes the key test for whether the U.S. will establish its first comprehensive crypto market structure...
SEC Unveils Sweeping 2026 Agenda to Reshape Crypto and Capital Markets
7.7.2026
The SEC’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda signals a broader push to modernize U.S. capital markets through crypto clarity, IPO reform, and expanded private market access. Why the SEC Is Recasting Market Rules Around Innovation Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a July...
SEC Chair Says ‘Historic’ Crypto Clarity Lets Issuers Know Which Tokens Are Securities Before Launch
1.7.2026
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said Project Crypto delivers what he described as “historic” regulatory clarity, allowing digital asset issuers to determine before launch whether a token qualifies as a security subject to SEC oversight. He framed the initiative as a shift toward predictable rules that...
Trump Vows Crypto Market Structure Law That ‘Cannot Be Undone’
28.5.2026
Trump vowed to cement a durable U.S. crypto framework, saying his administration will protect digital asset markets from future political reversals. He also pledged that his administration would “never let crypto down,” tying bitcoin, exchanges, and digital asset innovation to America’s financial...
Is Crypto a Security? The 2026 Guide to US Digital Asset Law (Part One)
24.5.2026
This research report originates from a multi-part series titled Law and Ledger, which examines one of the most important and unsettled questions in digital-asset law: when, and under what circumstances, crypto falls within the reach of U.S. securities regulation. Written by: Michael Handelsman...
SEC Greenlights Nasdaq’s Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options, CFTC Approval Is the Final Hurdle
23.5.2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq to list cash-settled bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, opening a new derivatives gateway for institutional investors who want regulated bitcoin exposure without custody complications. What Cash-Settled Means...
Let the Free Markets Be Free: SEC Push Could Shape Future Crypto Rules
14.5.2026
SEC officials discussed modernizing securities rules that could affect crypto-linked public companies, with senior regulators openly questioning whether decades-old frameworks still fit digital asset markets. Division of Corporation Finance Director Jim Moloney said the agency wants to reduce...
SEC Targets Onchain Trading Rules and Crypto Vault Oversight
8.5.2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a broader shift toward onchain market frameworks, pointing to possible rulemaking for trading systems, broker-dealer activity, clearing functions, and crypto vaults. He said hybrid platforms may require clearer securities treatment. Atkins Maps Broader SEC Shift...
Senate Democrats Warn SEC Crypto Exemptions May Undermine Investor Protections
28.4.2026
SEC crypto guidance could narrow investor protections across major token categories, according to Senate Democrats. Warren and Van Hollen argue the approach may reduce oversight of crypto firms, common market activities, and future fundraising pathways. Key Takeaways: Warren and Van Hollen...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency
28.4.2026
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 on Monday that the agency is moving to embrace digital asset innovation, end enforcement-driven regulation, and work alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring clarity...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes History as First Sitting Commissioner to Address the Bitcoin Conference
27.4.2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is set to deliver a fireside chat at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas on Monday, marking the first time a sitting U.S. securities regulator has spoken at the annual event. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins is set to address the attendees of Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas...
BTC Touches $79,000 on Day One of the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas
27.4.2026
BTC crossed $79,000 on Monday as the Bitcoin 2026 conference opened its doors at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, extending a four-week rally underpinned by record ETF inflows, easing geopolitical tensions, and fresh regulatory clarity from U.S. authorities. Key Takeaways: BTC touched $79,000...
Logan Paul Pivots To Rare One Piece Manga As He Gets Clowned On For His Latest Potential Pump And Dump
22.4.2026
Logan Paul recently showed off his latest investment, a graded copy of Weekly Shonen Jump #34, and One Piece fans are not happy
SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading
21.4.2026
Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push...
Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth
21.4.2026
The SEC is positioning its first year under Paul Atkins as a turning point toward clearer regulation and stronger markets. The SEC Chair described it as a historic year, stating the agency delivered on its promises. Key Takeaways: SEC emphasized regulatory clarity as key to stronger U.S. capital...
No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy
20.4.2026
In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s...
Crypto Is ‘Really Top on Our List’ — SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities
20.4.2026
The SEC is sharpening its crypto policy focus as digital asset regulation rises to the top of its 2026 agenda. Leadership commentary signals a more structured approach to oversight while aiming to position the United States as a global hub for crypto innovation. Key Takeaways: Atkins confirmed...
SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication
7.4.2026
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out for public comment. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA...
SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries
24.3.2026
U.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive turn as the SEC defines clearer boundaries for digital assets, narrowing its reach and signaling a shift toward structured oversight that could reshape compliance expectations and unlock market activity. SEC Redefines Crypto Oversight Boundaries Improving...