Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse would agree — he claims that Circle’s recent initial public offering (IPO) is an obvious harbinger of the advancement. He thinks U.S. regulation of stablecoins is imminent. This emotion is compounded by recent bills passed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.Garlinghouse shared his optimism for...
Circle Internet Financial went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a SPAC merger on June 5, 2025. It was a dramatic moment in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. Trading under the ticker symbol “CRCL,” the company skyrocketed 124% on its IPO day, turning the SPAC craze...
U.S. crypto regulation is at a critical juncture as Parliamentarians continue to consider stablecoin legislation. Lawmakers are grappling with the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring investor protection in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Looking ahead, recent conversations have shone a light on the bipartisan willingness to develop transparent...
The United States has been a contentious ground zero for the future of cryptocurrency regulation. The digital asset market is moving at warp speed. Yet this pace of change has rendered the need for clear and comprehensive rules more pressing than ever. Fortunately, two big pieces of legislation are still...
Okay, let's talk crypto regulation. You’re reading the headlines – “landmark bills,” “investor protection,” “clarity for the industry.” Sounds good, right? Maybe. But I've got a nagging feeling that this is a classic case of unintended consequences, and frankly, I think we're being played. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act...
Sarah believed that she was being an astute operator. Enticed by the promise of 20% APY, she poured a significant chunk of her savings into a DeFi protocol she found on Twitter. A week later, the project vanished. Poof. Gone. Her money? Gone too. No way to make things right,...
Paul Atkins, a Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is spearheading an initiative to ease regulatory burdens on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Atkins has directed SEC staff to explore potential exemptions and new guidance that would allow these platforms to operate more freely. His efforts indicate that...
The winds are indeed changing in Washington. For those of us who have faith in the transformative power of decentralized finance, this shift seems like a shot of clean air. Paul Atkins is leading a re-examination of the SEC’s approach to DeFi. This move isn’t merely a positive policy win,...
The biggest news is the SEC’s plans to create something called an “innovation exemption” for crypto firms. It’s either the world’s greatest master plan or disaster in the making. Frankly, it's probably a bit of both. Let’s not bury the lede, this is real progress and it could be very...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is already considering a new framework. This first-of-its-kind initiative should provide the conditional exemptions needed to spur innovation in the cryptocurrency space. Paul Atkins is spearheading this new initiative, which would be a remarkable departure in the SEC’s long-standing strategy to regulate digital assets....
