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Executives from Ripple, Coinbase, and MoonPay attend California Breakthrough Project meeting in San Francisco

Ripple to SEC: Fungible Cryptos in Secondary Sales Are Not Securities

May 28, 2025 Paulo

Ripple asserts to the SEC that fungible cryptocurrencies in secondary transactions aren’t securities, citing legal precedent and SEC’s shifting crypto stance.

TON Foundation clarifies digital residency project has no official backing from UAE government.

SEC Mulls Loosening Rules for Tokenized Securities Issuance

May 8, 2025 Paulo

SEC may exempt tokenized securities from key rules, easing registration burdens for DEXs and firms issuing blockchain-based assets.

Solana ETF Set to Debut in the U.S. on March 20, 2025

March 19, 2025 Paulo

The first Solana futures ETFs will launch in the U.S. on March 20, 2025, by Volatility Shares. The move could pave the way for future spot Solana ETFs.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich speaks about the company’s Bitcoin strategy and plans for future acquisitions.

Superstate Registers Transfer Agent with SEC to Advance Tokenized Securities

March 7, 2025 Paulo

Superstate registers its blockchain-based transfer agent with the SEC, aiming to enhance governance, compliance, and real-time ownership tracking.

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Coinbase Set for Legal Win as SEC Plans to Dismiss Landmark Lawsuit

February 21, 2025 Paulo

The SEC plans to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking a major shift in U.S. crypto regulation. The decision awaits final approval.

Executives from leading crypto trade groups urge lawmakers to support the CLARITY Act

a16z to Close London Office to Refocus on U.S. Crypto Market

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Andreessen Horowitz shuts London office, pivoting to U.S. crypto market growth amid Trump’s executive order and renewed SEC clarity efforts.

Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce discussing SEC crypto regulations in a press conference.

Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Launches Crypto Task Force

January 21, 2025 Paulo

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda announces a crypto task force led by Hester Peirce to establish clear regulations and resolve longstanding crypto ambiguities.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

Major Implications for Gaming Tokens as CyberKongz Hit with SEC Wells Notice

December 17, 2024 Paulo

SEC’s Wells notice to CyberKongz raises fears over gaming tokens’ future as Web3 platform vows to fight back against potential enforcement action.

Caroline Crenshaw speaking at a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C.

Interest Groups Urge Senate to Confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC

December 13, 2024 Paulo

Interest groups urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to the SEC, stressing the need for bipartisan balance before the new Congress convenes.

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SEC Expected to Reject Solana Spot ETF Applications

December 6, 2024 Paulo

SEC likely to reject Solana spot ETFs, signaling continued caution under Gary Gensler’s leadership amid lawsuits against Binance, Coinbase, and others.