SEC Rule Overhaul Could Transform How Crypto Companies Reach Public Markets In 2026

The SEC’s proposed listing overhaul could ease compliance for mid-cap crypto firms, opening clearer US public-market paths as CLARITY advances.

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SEC’s Largest Rule Overhaul in 20 Years Could Throw Wall Street Open to Crypto IPOs

The SEC's biggest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years could slash compliance costs and give crypto companies a fast track to raising capital.

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CFTC prediction market rules spark industry debate

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 public responses on its proposed rule for prediction market event contracts. According to the CFTC, the comment period for its March proposal closed Thursday after drawing submissions from prediction…

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A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more

Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, saw its stock plunge 20% this week, erasing $5 billion in market capitalization in its steepest intraday drop since going public. The sell-off happened on the same day Tether announced it had secured a ‘Big Four' accounting firm to undertake a full audit of USDT.

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U.S. Fed seeks public comment on ending “Operation Chokepoint 2.0”

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors on February 23 proposed a rule to formally remove “reputation risk” as a factor in its bank supervision standards, a shift aimed at ending a controversial practice critics call Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Fed moves…

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SEC Seeks Public Input on In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has invited public comments on a proposed rule change that would allow Bitcoin and Eth exchange-traded funds to conduct in-kind redemptions.

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Big Win: SEC Scraps Disastrous Crypto Accounting Rule SAB 121 Just Days After Gensler’s Exit

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SEC & CFTC Call for Public Comment on Crypto Reporting for Hedge Funds

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday launched public consultations calling on the public to contribute to the proposed rule seeking to define the crypto hedge funds and their public disclosures.

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Beyond Axie: The Next Generation of GameFi Projects Moving Gaming On-Chain

Axie Infinity, the one play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain game to rule them all, is a lot like Bitcoin for the larger crypto ecosystem. Like Bitcoin, it is the biggest name on its market, a powerhouse that has the eyes of the mainstream public and the crosshairs of most competitors.

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SEC rejects application for Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust spot ETF

The regulatory body said any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be aimed at preventing “fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor would it necessarily “protect investors and the public interest.”

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Kazakhstan Turmoil Shakes the Country’s BTC Mining Industry

Kazakhstan’s vast Bitcoin mining industry has been severely hit by the political chaos currently rocking the Central Asian nation. Rising fuel prices led to a spike in public anger which grew into wider discontent among the Kazakhstan populace over corruption, income inequality, and unemployment, sparking violent protests against autocratic President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s rule.  Kazakhstan’s BitcoinRead More

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SEC rejects VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC price falls below $63K

The SEC claimed any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be “‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor “protect investors and the public interest.”

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Thai Financial Regulator Claims Controversial Crypto Rule Proposal Was Just to Gauge Public Opinion

The Thai financial watchdog has reportedly retreated from its initial controversial crypto rule proposal. Citing the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a local media outlet stated that public criticism was significant regarding the matter.

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State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?

Also: Ripple filed its response to the SEC and a FinCEN official discusses the controversial counterparty rule in public for the first time.

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FinCEN Extends Public Comments Period on Crypto Regulation by 45 Days; Into the Biden Administration

FinCEN cites "the robust responses" provided so far for extending the comment period on its proposed rule. The post FinCEN Extends Public Comments Period on Crypto Regulation by 45 Days; Into the Biden Administration first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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FinCEN’s Extended Public Comment Period Ends Today, Over 65,500 Submitted

The U.S Treasury Department on Financial Crimes, FinCEN, has extended the public comment period to January 7th after wrongly indicating the period ended on January 4th. Following the change, the public now has a few more hours to submit their opinions, comments, and amendments to the Proposed Rule, which will force cryptocurrency firms to surveil […] The post FinCEN’s Extended Public Comment Period Ends Today, Over 65,500 Submitted first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Heavy hitters of crypto call for users to comment on proposed FinCEN wallet rule

Coinbase is the latest company to go public with its concerns regarding the U.S. Treasury proposal on crypto wallets.

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CoinCenter Pushes to Extend Public Comment Period and Slow Down New FinCEN Rule Finalization

The Executive Director of CoinCenter, Jerry Brito, has revealed that he is working with people in Congress to get some letters sent to the United States Secretary of Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, requesting the extension of what he says is a “rushed” comment period as per an update on Dec 28. The New Currency Reporting RuleRead More

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US Treasury Proposal Applies Travel Rule to Crypto

The US Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a proposal that aims to close loopholes regarding the movement of digital assets. In the announcement on the release, FinCEN also requested input from the public.

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Shyft Network To Help Top Crypto Exchange Binance Comply With FATF’s Travel Rule

The world's largest crypto exchange platform, Binance, has selected Shyft Network, the public blockchain protocol, to help with the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) requirements.

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SEC Accepting Public Comments to Decide the Future of ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills

Coinspeaker SEC Accepting Public Comments to Decide the Future of ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-BillsThe proposed rule change will allow Wilshire Phoenix Fund to list shares of ETF on NYSE Arca.

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SEC Requests Public Comments for Bitcoin and U.S T-Bills-backed ETF

Following the postponement of the decision on the VanEck and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF proposals, the SEC has announced that it is accepting public comments for rule changes to list a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by bitcoin and Treasury bills.

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SEC Delays VanEck ETF Yet Again

In the Bitcoin industry’s Sisyphean struggle to secure a Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the boulder is rolling back down the hill. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a notice today, May 20, 2019, that it is delaying its decision on the VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposal.

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MIT Bitcoin: Legislators Discuss Regulation, Potential of Blockchain Tech

On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry.

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These Tweets Expose the Hypocrisy of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

An Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweet reminded her followers this week that the progressive Cinderella was once a restaurant server, while the Democratic rising star waxed humble about her current role as public servant.

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SEC to Review NYSE Arca Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal

Yet another journey to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun. According to a published notice, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing a proposed rule change for a bitcoin ETF filed by NYSE Arca and Bitwise.

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Just got some Bitcoin: how to choose your first cryptocurrency wallet

So you’ve entered the world of crypto, have bought your first Bitcoin and want to know how you should choose your first cryptocurrency wallet. For seasoned cryptocurrency investors this may seem obvious, but for a newbie who’s keen to get involved, it can seem like a daunting task.

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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets

On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.

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In the Race for a Bitcoin ETF, Wall Street Has Plenty of Hurdles to Clear

In the latter half of 2018, few developments have occupied crypto investors’ headspaces like the industry’s indefatigable pursuit of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF).

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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases.

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SEC Seeks Public Comments on Bitcoin ETFs from ProShares, GraniteShares, and Direxion

The SEC has set a new deadline till the October end for public comments after which the securities agency will start reviewing the proposed rule changes. The post SEC Seeks Public Comments on Bitcoin ETFs from ProShares, GraniteShares, and Direxion appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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Op Ed: Why Is There So Much Talk About a Bitcoin ETF?

An exchange-traded bitcoin fund (ETF) would signal greater acceptance of bitcoin as a mainstreet investment, while also making it much easier for both institutional and retail investors to get involved.

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Overstock.com CEO Acquires Stake in Blockchain Land Registry Startup

Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne has acquired a stake in blockchain startup, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Byrne purchased a 43 percent stake in the blockchain land registry in a private transaction.

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SEC Orders Proceedings to Rule on ETF, Seeks Further Feedback

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an “order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove” the proposed Vaneck Solidx bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Details of One of Bitcoin’s Nastiest Bugs Yet

For well over a year, versions of Bitcoin Core — Bitcoin’s leading software implementation — contained a severe software bug. The bug was fixed with Bitcoin Core 0.

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Not a Done Deal: U.S. SEC “Will Review” Most Recent ETF Decisions

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission will reevaluate its recent round of bitcoin ETF rejections. This Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the SEC denied 9 ETF proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion in three separate orders.

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The SEC Is Delaying Another Bitcoin ETF Decision

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in no hurry to review the pile of Bitcoin ETF filings it has been accumulating over the past year. Not three weeks since postponing its decision on five other Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC has indicated in a public statement that it will be delaying its decision to approve or reject SolidX Bitcoin Shares until late September.

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Roger Ver Sends Jeju Island Governor $100 Worth in Bitcoin Cash, Rule Violated?

Roger Ver Sent $100 in Bitcoin Cash to the Governor of Jeju Island, Was it a Violation of the Local Policy? A prominent cryptocurrency investor known as Roger Ver recently sent $100 worth of bitcoin cash to the governor of Jeju Island, Won Hee-Ryong, at a public event, something that raises the question whether there […]

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Over 600 Public Comments Flood the SEC Website For The CBOE Bitcoin (BTC) ETF

Back in mid July, Ethereum World News had notified its readers on how they could leave comments on the SEC website with regards to the filing of a Bitcoin ETF by the CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) exchange.

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‘I Dissent’ – SEC Commissioner Slams Winklevoss’ Bitcoin ETF Rejection

SEC commissioner Hester M. Pierce voiced her formal disagreement shortly after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denied the application of Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss for a Bitcoin ETF.

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Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Proposal Denied by U.S. SEC

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Winklevosses’ latest attempt to list a bitcoin ETF. After having a proposal rejected last year, the Gemini exchange founders had hoped to secure their Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust on BATS Global Market’s BZX stock exchange with this latest attempt.

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SEC Puts Off Decision on 5 Bitcoin ETFs Till September 2018

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the review of Bitcoin ETFs proposed by investment firm Direxion Asset Management, as it needs more time to study the proposal before reaching a final decision.

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Asset Manager’s Bitcoin Etfs Decision to be Handed Down by Sec in September

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed making a decision on whether to approve five bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until September, public documents reveal on Tuesday.

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NEO Dabbles With ‘Centralised’ Decision Making, Draws Flak from the Industry

Neo-token system, in seeking to take the fast track growth path, has surprisingly opted for a centralised model for managing its blockchain, drawing criticism from across the board for the negative approach.

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Bitcoin ETFs to Be Decided By August 10th?

Recently, the United States Securities and Exchange Committee  (SEC) opened a “Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change to List and Trade Shares of SolidX Bitcoin Shares Issued by the VenEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust” for public comments.

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Op-Ed: Bitcoin’s Roots in the Great Law of Peace

Bitcoin, in its nine years of existence, has steadily gained traction, defining itself as a new digital gold. Early adopters of this technology have shown excitement for the potential of this inflation-proof sound money.

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CBOE Files with SEC for Bitcoin ETF

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining an application from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets which, if approved, could grant the company a coveted bitcoin ETF license, and bring new waves of institutional investors to the bitcoin arena.

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Thailand SEC Reveals Date for Enacting ICO Licensing Rule

After a months-long process that saw public hearings and legislative debates, Thailand regulators said a rule on ICOs will take effect this month.

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