53 stories about SEC from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 4, 2026.
Coinbase is asking the SEC to approve 24/7 equity perpetuals, a type of derivative that never expires. This move comes as equity perpetuals gain traction in the crypto market. If approved, it could significantly expand Coinbase's offerings and attract more traditional investors.
Major crypto organizations have asked the SEC to maintain current fund classifications and speed up reviews for new ETF products. This push comes as the crypto industry seeks clearer regulatory pathways for innovative financial products.
The SEC has proposed updating transfer agent rules for the first time in decades, including provisions for blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities. This move aims to modernize the regulatory framework for increasingly automated market infrastructure.
Evernorth, a company holding significant XRP, has received SEC approval for a shareholder vote on listing its shares on Nasdaq. The firm's XRP holdings are currently worth less than its purchase price.
The SEC has submitted a proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House for review, aiming to clarify how investment advisers and funds must safeguard digital assets for clients.
Hyperliquid's Policy Center is urging the SEC and CFTC to harmonize regulations for perpetual contracts as its own multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
Grayscale has submitted another amended filing to the SEC for its proposed Zcash ETF, bringing it closer to becoming the first of its kind in the US. This move follows a series of regulatory steps that could pave the way for a new crypto investment product.
President Trump urged Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act, the SEC advanced its first crypto fundraising framework, and the CFTC warned it would write its own rules if the bill stalls. These moves signal a coordinated push for clearer crypto regulations.
Former President Donald Trump hosted crypto executives at the White House, calling on Congress to pass a crypto regulatory bill. The meeting comes as the SEC weighs new regulations for digital assets. The bill, if passed, could provide much-needed clarity for the crypto industry.
The SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, requiring stricter compliance for issuers and exchanges. The proposal aims to protect investors and bring crypto markets in line with traditional financial regulations.
The SEC has proposed new rules that would allow crypto projects to raise capital through token sales without full securities registration, creating a path for tokens to separate from investment contracts.
Cboe has asked regulators to approve the first 3x leveraged bitcoin and ether ETFs in the US. These would be the first of their kind in the country, following similar products in Europe.
The SEC has unexpectedly canceled its meeting to propose Reg Crypto, a major rule aimed at regulating the crypto industry, without setting a new date. This leaves crypto businesses and investors in regulatory limbo with no clear timeline for when rules might be finalized.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again postponed its planned 'innovation exemption' for tokenization, facing resistance from Wall Street and the White House. The exemption was expected alongside the now-canceled 'Reg Crypto' open meeting on Friday.
The SEC said it will not pursue enforcement action if Franklin Templeton's funds start investing cash in the asset manager's own tokenized money market fund.
The CFTC will hold a meeting on August 20 to discuss crypto regulations, AI, and prediction markets. This follows the SEC's recent focus on crypto, highlighting a broader regulatory push without new legislation.
The SEC is set to unveil a new regulatory framework for tokenized stocks, potentially the biggest crypto development of 2026. This could pave the way for mainstream adoption of crypto-based stock trading.
Fidelity has filed with the SEC to add staking to its Ethereum ETF, planning to retain 85% of staking rewards and distribute the rest quarterly. This move could make the fund more attractive to investors seeking passive income.
The SEC has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal, which could exempt some crypto projects from securities registration.
The SEC will review its approval of Nasdaq's bitcoin options after CME argued these products should be regulated by the CFTC, not the SEC. This dispute highlights the ongoing regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrency derivatives.
Securitize, a partner of BlackRock, has obtained an SEC adviser license, enhancing its ability to offer tokenized investment products. This move comes as regulators consider new rules for onchain securities. The license allows Securitize to advise on securities portfolios, a significant step for the tokenization industry.
Regulated perpetual futures are now available in the U.S., but big banks are waiting for better liquidity and clearer rules. Meanwhile, crypto exchanges and trading firms are moving quickly to meet high retail demand.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that certain decentralized finance (DeFi) vaults and onchain lending strategies could fall under securities laws. The classification depends on how these financial products are structured and marketed, she said.
Grayscale Investments has filed an S-1 registration with the SEC to launch the first Worldcoin ETF in the US, expanding its lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum products.