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A Massive Win for XRP? What the SEC’s Newest Crypto Rule Means for XRPL DEX

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on April 13, published a staff statement clarifying that certain user interfaces for crypto asset securities may not need broker-dealer registration. According to…

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SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pushed for lasting regulatory clarity on crypto interfaces while warning that overly broad broker definitions could restrict innovation and limit investor access to self-custody tools. Key…

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Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure

Ondo Finance is seeking SEC no-action relief for a model that integrates Ethereum into regulated securities, aiming to enable tokenized operational processes while preserving existing legal ownership and custody structures.…

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New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Trading and Markets released a staff statement on Monday, outlining conditions under which operators of crypto trading interfaces can avoid registering as…

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SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are accelerating crypto oversight by using interpretive rules, signaling a faster policy rollout strategy that prioritizes immediate clarity over traditional rulemaking processes. Key Takeaways: Government Accountability Office (GAO)…

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David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement on Wednesday, with the role taking effect May 4. Key Takeaways: The SEC…

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SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out…

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