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CFTC commissioner urges crypto policy reforms
22.11.2024
The CFTC’s Summer Mersinger advocates for structured crypto regulations, urging the industry to engage with the incoming US administration
SEC Commissioner Backs Trump’s Vision to End ‘War on Crypto’
9.11.2024
The SEC’s “war on crypto” may be winding down as a commissioner signals support for reducing enforcement against crypto firms, stressing the need for clear guidelines. War on Crypto: SEC Commissioner Signals a Turning Point on Enforcement U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner...
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
25.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Labeled a ‘Disaster’ by Commissioner
12.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has called the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation a “disaster,” highlighting the SEC’s reliance on enforcement without clear guidance. He criticized the lack of regulatory clarity, which has led...
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’
11.10.2024
The SEC’s Mark Uyeda says the regulator’s approach to crypto has been “the wrong one,” and it needs to provide clear guidelines before launching enforcement actions
SEC Commissioner: Crypto Regulation a “Disaster” Amid Lawsuits
10.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing increased backlash from within and outside its ranks, as…
Gensler’s Work Labelled as Below Average by Commissioner Uyeda
25.9.2024
Tension with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have risen following a sharp critique from Commissioner Mark…
SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hammered for two hours in a congressional hearing on Wednesday in which the witness list predominantly included agency critics, including former Commissioner Daniel Gallagher, who is now at Robinhood
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
3.9.2024
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets
SEC Commissioner Peirce Discusses Staking in Ethereum ETFs
17.7.2024
In January 2024, the crypto ecosystem witnessed tradable ETFs for the first time in DeFi history. The spot Bitcoin ETFs have been trading for six months now. The second half of 2024 will see the launch and trade of ETH ETFs in American markets. The United States SEC Hester Peirce, often known...
SEC Commissioner Grilled on Bitcoin ETFs as Senators Weigh U.S. Regulator Nominees
11.7.2024
Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told senators on Thursday that rampant fraud in crypto markets left her unwilling to approve bitcoin exchange traded products earlier this year
Commissioner Mark Uyeda calls SEC’s approach to crypto filings ‘problematic’
2.7.2024
Tucked away in a footnote as part of a recent statement, the SEC Commissioner said his agency’s current approach to crypto does not aid capital formation or protect investors
Coinbase sponsors WNBA cup, hosts fans at women’s sports bars
27.6.2024
Coinbase treated women’s sports fans to a comparatively sober night out
SEC Commissioner Advocates for Withdrawal of SAB 121 — Says Biden’s Veto Was Unfortunate
5.6.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda advocates for the withdrawal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which sets guidelines for accounting crypto liabilities. He argues that the method of its issuance undermines the foundational checks and balances designed...
SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox
31.5.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both...
Implementing FIT21 could be a ‘slow, slow process’ — CFTC Commissioner
30.5.2024
Summer Mersinger anticipates extensive coordination and potential delays in the implementation of FIT21 across U.S. regulatory agencies if it is enacted
SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment
30.5.2024
Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action
21.5.2024
The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions
Spot Ether ETFs will come down to a 5-person vote: Gensler the decider?
20.5.2024
It was speculated that Gensler’s vote secured the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January — and the same five commissioners are set to vote on Ether ETFs this week
Donald Trump Earns ‘First Crypto President’ Title, Former CFTC Commissioner Claims
16.5.2024
Former President Donald Trump has been dubbed "America’s first crypto president" ever since his first year in office in 2017, according to Chris Giancarlo, a former CFTC regulator.
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