The news today coming out of Kentucky is a cannon blast against regulatory overreach. A federal judge putting the brakes on the 18-state action against the SEC? That’s not just a procedural delay—that’s a flashing red light, signaling that the tide is about to turn. Admittedly, this problem goes beyond...
The cryptocurrency landscape in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, potentially signaling a major shift in regulatory policy under a returning Trump administration. Together, these recent developments demonstrate sweeping changes across the digital asset landscape. With the disbanding of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) and the Securities...
The SEC's apparent U-turn on crypto regulation is being hailed by many as a victory for innovation and a sign of the US embracing the future of finance. Who exactly is this victory for? The voices that are being drowned out by all this celebratory hoopla? In our haste to...
The SEC's shift on crypto is more than just a policy tweak. It's a seismic event that reshapes the global landscape. For decades, the US has been seen as a land of opportunity, a Silicon Valley El Dorado. The previous leadership’s heavy-handed approach to crypto was pretty stifling. It was...
NFTs aren’t just JPEGs. NFT stands for non-fungible token – the digital keys that are opening up new economies. OpenSea’s new proactive stance is either the real solution we’ve been clamoring for or a long shot.Innovation's Spark Or Regulatory Dark?OpenSea hasn’t been twiddling its thumbs hoping the SEC will swoop...
OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace, has formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify whether NFT marketplaces should be regulated as exchanges or brokers. This request is especially timely given the current state of the NFT market. With the recent turmoil in the market and overall regulatory fog,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has long maintained a hard line against cryptocurrencies. Despite this, they often take the position that these digital assets are unregistered securities. This enforcement-by-litigation approach has resulted in high-profile lawsuits against major cryptocurrency platforms for conduct that the SEC claims violates securities laws. New...
Ripple’s recent victory against the SEC, while epic in its own right, is not a panacea. Hold your horses before popping the champagne and celebrating a crypto revolution just yet. The celebrations are just as legitimate – a David-and-Goliath battle won almost by accident. That said, this isn’t only about...
Ripple Labs has clearly laid the groundwork to prevent itself from being caught flat-footed again. It has since shifted its goals to focus on becoming a major player in the global prime brokerage space. Ripple’s ambition is clearly on display with its announced acquisition of Hidden Road. They purchased the...
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies within the United States has been a hot topic of debate and cloudy confusion. Recent signals have suggested a shift in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) attitude toward this practice. This change would be a boon for crypto firms as they continue to work...
