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The SEC is using exemptive authority to allow limited tokenized securities trading rather than pursuing formal rulemaking. Former SEC lawyers say the approach is less durable than a full rule but still hard to reverse once implemented.
The SEC approved NYSE Arca's listing of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, an actively managed fund holding 5-15 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, and others. It is the first multi-asset crypto ETF from a major asset manager.
Google filed a federal lawsuit alleging a Chinese cybercrime network used its Gemini AI to automate phishing campaigns that stole 3.87 million credit card numbers and caused $1.9 billion in losses since 2023, targeting crypto wallets and exchange accounts.
A Tennessee man faces 11 federal counts for running a crypto Ponzi scheme through Star Credit Holdings from 2020-2024, diverting over $1.9 million in investor funds to himself and family.
A federal appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year sentence for stealing FTX customer funds. His separate bid for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump faces steep political odds.
VanEck has launched the first US spot BNB ETF (VBNB) on Nasdaq, arguing BNB Chain's 33 million monthly active users and $160 million annual revenue make it a stronger investment case than many blockchain projects still selling a vision.
SpaceX went public on the Nasdaq and disclosed 18,712 BTC worth about $1.19 billion, making it the eighth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder — more than double what analysts had estimated.
A federal appeals court unanimously upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, rejecting his argument that FTX could have repaid customers. A presidential pardon is now his only remaining option.
A federal appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year sentence, closing one of his last legal paths to freedom. The court ruled the case against the FTX founder was "conservatively stated, robust."
A federal appeals court rejected Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud and conspiracy conviction, ruling the trial was fair and the evidence against him was "robust."
A federal appeals court rejected Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, ruling the evidence against him was "robust." SBF has also applied for a presidential pardon, but Polymarket traders give it only a 3% chance.
Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for $13.1 million, gaining a securities license to offer Bitcoin-linked investment products to retail investors under its "Project Nova" strategy.
Poland's president vetoed a crypto bill for the third time, blocking MiCA implementation just weeks before the EU deadline. Poland is now the only EU state without domestic MiCA rules, leaving local crypto firms at risk of losing access to EU customers.
A Seychelles court ruled KuCoin must pay a Swiss investor over $2M after the exchange declared his delisted CHP tokens "abandoned." The investor says KuCoin still hasn't paid and plans further legal action.
Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for $13 million to create Bitcoin-linked yield products for Japanese retail investors, tapping into $7.4 trillion in household savings as inflation rises.
Metaplanet, Japan's largest public Bitcoin holder, is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13.1M to launch BTC-linked yield products. The move is the first step in Project Nova, its Bitcoin-centric finance strategy.
Bitget has registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (PSAV) in Argentina under the CNV registry, allowing it to operate under AML/CFT oversight. Argentina has 20% of its population using digital assets, making it one of Latin America's most active crypto markets.
Former SEC and CFTC chair Gary Gensler filed a brief arguing Congress never intended to give the CFTC authority over sports betting, backing states fighting prediction market platform Kalshi.
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet acquired regulated broker Siiibo Securities for $13.1 million, renaming it Metaplanet Securities as the first step in its Project Nova to build Bitcoin-linked investment products.
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet agreed to acquire Siiibo Securities Co., a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator, to launch Bitcoin yield products for Japanese investors. The deal is part of "Project Nova" and will rebrand the unit as Metaplanet Securities.
The SEC proposed scrapping Rule 611 and Rule 610(e), which Galaxy's Alex Thorn says removes a major legal barrier for tokenized US stocks trading on decentralized platforms like automated market makers.
Former SEC and CFTC Chair Gary Gensler filed an amicus brief arguing that sports prediction markets are not federally regulated swaps and should be subject to state gambling laws.
Avalanche Treasury Company (AVAT) debuted on Nasdaq via a $675M SPAC merger but shares dropped 16% on day one. The company aims to give institutional investors exposure to the Avalanche ecosystem without holding crypto directly.
Citigroup has launched a blockchain-based marketplace for trading private company shares using Digital Depositary Receipts (DDRs), marking the latest push by a major Wall Street bank into tokenized assets.
BlackRock filed an 8-A form with the SEC for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (ticker: BITA), signaling a launch as early as next week. The actively managed fund will generate income by selling call options on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT).
El Salvador's new tax reform eliminates capital gains tax on Bitcoin, exempts foreign-source income, and cuts the physical residency requirement to just 90 days per year, positioning the country as a competitive tax haven for crypto investors and remote workers.
The US CFTC approved Hyperliquid (HYPE) perpetual futures for trading on Kalshi, marking another CFTC-regulated crypto derivatives product for US users. HYPE price surged 10% on the news, and Kalshi plans to add DOGE, XLM, LINK, and other perpetuals soon.
Federal prosecutors charged two Eastern European nationals with running AudiA6, a crypto mixing service that laundered nearly $400 million in bitcoin since 2021. The takedown involved law enforcement from 12 countries across multiple continents.
Two senior members of the AudiA6 money laundering organization were arrested in Georgia for allegedly laundering $389 million in Bitcoin linked to criminal activities. The U.S. is seeking extradition.
Hungary is dismantling its restrictive 2025 crypto laws that criminalized unlicensed exchange use with prison sentences of up to 8 years. The government will decriminalize trading and align with EU's MiCA framework, following a trend of countries reversing punitive crypto policies.
South Korean police have booked Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won on bribery charges for allegedly hiring a lawmaker's relative in exchange for favorable regulatory treatment. Police raided Bithumb twice this year.