crypto regulation

A new digital assets regulatory framework could significantly expand the offerings of Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), enabling both platforms to list a broader range of crypto assets and tokenized equities, according to a new Bernstein report. What Happened: The report...

The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated its specialized cryptocurrency investigation team, signaling a significant shift in federal oversight of digital assets. What Happened: In a detailed internal memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the immediate dissolution of the...

Ripple Labs appears poised to conclude its lengthy courtroom standoff with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with a proposed settlement returning $75 million of a previously imposed $125 million penalty. In an update shared Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter), Ripple's Chief Legal Officer...

The cryptocurrency industry, long at odds with U.S. regulators, is now pushing back harder than ever against the Securities and Exchange Commission after finding itself on more favorable ground under President Donald Trump's administration. What Happened: Several leading crypto executives and firms...

The prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs, initiated in December 2020 over the alleged $1.3 billion unregistered XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sale, may soon conclude, according to a Fox Business report. A key point of contention in the negotiations is whether's XRP’s utility and trading...

A senior JPMorgan Chase & Co (NASDAQ:JPM) strategist voiced doubts about the feasibility of establishing a U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve, pegging its chances of approval at below 50% and raising concerns about including tokens such as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Cardano...

Analysts at Bernstein have raised concerns that expanding the proposed U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve to include blockchain assets beyond Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) using Federal Reserve or Treasury funds faces significant hurdles, despite a bullish market response to President Donald Trump's weekend...

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) towering $1.5 trillion market cap has long outpaced its rivals, yet its decentralized finance (DeFi) utility has lagged due to slow infrastructure development and regulatory hurdles, according to Ryan Chow, co-founder of Solv Protocol Speaking from his vantage point at Solv...

One month into Donald Trump's presidency, the cryptocurrency industry's euphoria over anticipated deregulation is giving way to a sobering realization: meaningful change may take years, not weeks. At a Denarii Labs-hosted panel titled “Regulatory Crossfire: What's Next for Crypto in 2025,...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering staking capabilities could significantly boost institutional engagement by putting idle assets to work, according to Charlie Hu, co-founder of Bitlayer, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution provider. In an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines of...

Editor’s note: the article has been corrected to accurately reflect the reference to Citadel Securities, the market-making firm. Citadel Securities is preparing to enter cryptocurrency market-making after the Trump administration has signaled a friendlier regulatory environment. What Happened...

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), presented his “Digital Assets Framework, Principles, and Opportunity for the United States” document to the SEC Crypto Task Force on Friday, outlining a strategy to integrate digital assets into the U.S. economy. What...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially ended its investigation into Robinhood's (NASDAQ:HOOD) cryptocurrency operations without imposing any enforcement action, the company announced on Monday. This development signals a potential shift in regulatory oversight following a period...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is restructuring its enforcement approach by scaling back its cryptocurrency oversight unit and replacing it with a smaller team focused on cyber fraud and technological threats. What Happened: The newly formed division will investigate crimes involving...

After the overwhelming success of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund in the United States, BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) is reportedly preparing to launch a similar product for European investors. What Happened: Quoting an unspecified source, a Bloomberg report stated the investment vehicle,...