Two prominent Republican senators are set to introduce a pivotal framework for a major bill designed to establish clear rules for digital assets. This initiative aims to define how cryptocurrencies will be classified and regulated, specifically addressing whether they fall under the purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading…
Investors in burgeoning crypto-treasury companies are increasingly bracing themselves for what might seem like a mundane event: routine SEC filings. However, as demonstrated by the recent sharp decline in SharpLink Gaming Inc.’s shares, these seemingly administrative procedures can trigger significant market reactions and unleash substantial selling pressure. This evolving dynamic highlights a unique challenge for…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced several key leadership changes on June 13, 2025, marking a potential turning point in the agency’s approach to digital asset regulation. Under the leadership of new Chairman Paul Atkins, the SEC is adding officials with deep experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain—an apparent move toward more industry-aligned oversight.…
Philippines Emerges as Global Crypto Powerhouse Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe trend in the Philippines — it’s gone mainstream. With 52% of Filipinos now owning digital assets, the country ranks second in the world for crypto adoption. For millions of young professionals, overseas workers, freelancers, and gamers, crypto has become a tool for earnings,…
SEC Rolls Out Crypto Rules to Boost Innovation and Protect Investors The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new regulations to govern the operations of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). The rules, under Memorandum Circular Nos. 4 and 5, Series of 2025, were issued to balance the promotion of innovation with the need to…
Siebert Financial Secures $100M to Advance AI and Crypto Ambitions In a strategic push toward modernizing its operations, Siebert Financial Corp. has received the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to $100 million through a shelf registration statement, giving the company greater flexibility in pursuing investments in emerging…
SEC Cracks Down on Crypto Deception The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed sweeping charges against crypto startup Unicoin, Inc. and several of its top executives. The New York-based company is accused of misleading over 5,000 investors by falsely promoting its digital tokens as being backed by real-world assets such as real estate and…
SEC Probes Coinbase Over Historic User Data Reporting Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating how the company previously reported its user metrics. The disclosure came Thursday, May 15, as the exchange also revealed it was addressing the aftermath of a significant customer data breach. According to…
Gensler’s Private Praise for Crypto Clashes with Public Enforcement Record Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler may have presented a much friendlier face to the crypto industry behind closed doors than he ever did publicly, according to former U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry. In a revealing interview aired May 13 on the Crypto…
SEC Ends Years-Long Battle with Ripple The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a controversial settlement with Ripple Labs, ending a legal battle that has stretched over four years. The deal would see Ripple pay $50 million to the SEC while recovering $75 million from a previously imposed $125 million fine, a move that has triggered strong internal backlash from…
