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SEC Custody Framework Unbottlenecks Institutional Crypto Allocation
SEC proposes rules allowing advisers and funds to hold digital assets in self-custody or via state trust companies, removing a key regulatory barrier to institutional adoption.
Tokenized RWA Market Hits $34.5B as Equities Diverge From TradFi Patterns
Spot tokenized equities surge on single-stock preference; tokenized equity market could reach $349 billion by 2030, analysts project
SEC Staff Rewrites Token Buyback Guidance, Mandating 'No Central Party' for DeFi Protocols
The Division of Corporation Finance added a decentralization condition to its crypto FAQ, changing buyback permissibility into a structural governance test.
SEC Buyback Guidance: Functional Networks Escape Howey Classification
SEC staff clarified that token buybacks do not automatically create securities if the underlying network is operational, narrowing Howey test application to pre-launch systems.
Saylor Pushes Digital Token Framework to Unlock Capital for 10 Million Startups
Strategy Inc.'s Michael Saylor proposes streamlined token issuance rules to lower fundraising friction as AI accelerates startup formation
Regulatory Power Shifts to Agencies as Clarity Act Dies in Senate
SEC and CFTC move to fill legislative vacuum with targeted exemptions and no-action relief, leaving crypto jurisdictional questions to agency interpretation rather than statute.
SEC Buyback Guidance Clarifies Token Classification — But Leaves Disclosure Gaps
September 25 FAQs exempt functional crypto assets from automatic profit-expectation rules under buyback announcements, but omit required disclosures on funding sources and insider trading.
Robinhood AMC Token Spikes 9X as SEC Blocks Synthetic Shares
The SEC granted a five-year exemption for tokenized U.S. stocks trading onchain, but explicitly excluded synthetic tokens like Robinhood's AMC offering.
Kiffin Returns to Oxford as LSU Coach to Face Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin leads LSU against Ole Miss on Saturday in his first game back in Oxford since departing for Baton Rouge in November.
Chambliss Leads Ole Miss Past Kiffin's LSU 32-24
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss threw two touchdown passes and ran for another to lead No. 9 Ole Miss to a victory over No. 7 LSU and his former coach Lane Kiffin.
Kiffin Returns to Oxford as No. 7 LSU Faces No. 8 Ole Miss
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin faces his former team Saturday night in a top-10 SEC matchup at Ole Miss.
SEC Clears On-Chain Stock AMMs, CFTC Eases Derivatives Tech Rules
The SEC granted a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading on automated market makers, while the CFTC relaxed rules for passive software connecting users to regulated derivatives.
O'Leary Backs Blockchain as Major Exchanges Build On-Chain Settlement
Kevin O'Leary is positioning for the next crypto cycle by betting on which blockchain network becomes the institutional backbone as NYSE and Nasdaq race to launch tokenized securities platforms.
Coinbase Files Single Stock Perps; COIN Jumps 10% on U.S. Trading Push
The exchange submitted SEC notices Sept. 1 to bring 24/7 leveraged stock trading to American investors, a product previously unavailable domestically.
SEC Approves 5-Year Tokenized Stock Exemption, Opens Direct Challenge to Traditional Brokers
The temporary 'Innovation Exemption' allows qualifying venues to trade U.S. stocks onchain without exchange registration, clearing the path for crypto platforms to compete with legacy brokerages.
SEC Crypto Custody Rewrite Enters White House Review
The SEC's proposed amendments to custody rules for investment advisers and funds handling crypto assets entered pre-publication review on Aug. 25, advancing a new regulatory path after a prior safeguarding proposal was withdrawn.
Coinbase Files for U.S. Equity Perpetuals—Navigating Dual SEC/CFTC Approval
Coinbase has filed with the SEC to offer stock-linked perpetual futures to U.S. investors, a move requiring additional CFTC authorization and highlighting regulatory complexity around hybrid derivative products.
SEC Crypto ETF Ruling Will Change Filing Speed and Confidentiality
Grayscale and A16z push for faster approvals and secret filings; Schwab and Jane Street warn confidentiality risks market quality.
SEC Joins NBA Inquiry Into Kawhi Leonard, Daktronics Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information from scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics about its dealings with the Clippers star, escalating a separate NBA investigation.
SEC Sends Crypto Custody Rewrite to White House
The proposal, sent to OIRA on Aug. 25, clarifies how investment advisers and fund managers handle digital assets under the new SEC chair
Evernorth XRP Treasury Clears SEC Hurdle; Sept. 30 Vote Set for Nasdaq Listing
SEC declares Form S-4 effective for XRP treasury company backed by Ripple, Pantera and Kraken; shareholder vote on XRPN merger scheduled for Sept. 30
Walter's Insurers Restate $17B in Hidden Related-Party Exposure
Federal prosecutors and the SEC are examining whether Mark Walter's insurance companies improperly lent billions to his connected businesses, forcing a $6.5 billion portfolio swap at Delaware Life.
SEC Custody Rule Rewrite Sent to White House for Review
The proposed framework clarifies how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets, part of Chair Paul Atkins' modernization effort.
SEC Submits Crypto Custody Rules to White House, Removing Outdated Protections
The SEC advanced proposed rules on Aug. 25 that would clarify how investment advisers custody digital assets, removing provisions the agency says no longer protect investors.
SEC Bans Returning NFL, NBA, WNBA Players With Strict Coach Penalties
The SEC voted 15-0 to suspend head coaches for half a season and fine programs 50 percent of their annual sports budget if they sign athletes returning from professional leagues.
SEC Bans Players With Pro Contracts From College Rosters
The SEC voted 16-0 to prohibit member schools from rostering athletes who declared for, signed with or appeared on rosters for NFL, NBA or WNBA teams.
SEC Votes 16-0 to Bar Pro Athletes From Returning to College Sports
Commissioner Greg Sankey gets explicit enforcement authority with penalties as the SEC and Big Ten unite to block NFL, NBA and WNBA players from rejoining college rosters.
Grayscale's Zcash ETF Shows Privacy Coin Entry Into Regulated Markets
Fifth SEC amendment advances Grayscale's proposed spot ETF for Zcash, with 2.5 percent annual fee and BNY Mellon custody structure.
Anthropic Files for IPO at $965B Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI
The AI startup's confidential SEC filing sets up a potential public debut after revenue soared to a $47 billion run rate, outvaluing its better-known rival.
SEC Crypto Reg Could Unlock $75M Annual Token Offerings for ETH, SOL, BNB
Grayscale research identifies Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain as prime beneficiaries from new SEC rules enabling token-based fundraising in the U.S.
Tenev Calls U.S. Tokenized Stock Rules 'One Glaring Gap' as On-Chain Volume Hits $9B
Robinhood Chain has reached 100 million transactions across 120 countries, but U.S. investors remain locked out of Stock Tokens.
SEC, FASB Bypass Stalled Congress With Crypto Capital and Accounting Rules
Regulatory agencies advance digital asset frameworks through rulemaking as the Clarity Act stalls, clearing pathways for offerings up to $75 million annually and treating stablecoins as cash equivalents.
Ohio State, Oregon Go 1-2 in AP Preseason Top 25 as Big Ten Makes History
The Buckeyes top the preseason poll for the second straight year as the Big Ten places two teams in the top two spots for only the second time ever.
Cboe Files for First U.S. 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, Seeking SEC Rule Change
Volatility Shares LLC would sponsor the funds under VS Trust, using CME futures to deliver triple daily exposure — a structure requiring a specific SEC rule-change process.
SEC Cancels Crypto Rulemaking Vote With No Reschedule Date
The agency pulled Friday's commissioner meeting on crypto offering exemptions with no reschedule, one week after the Senate left without advancing the CLARITY Act.
SEC Cancels Aug. 14 Crypto Rulemaking Vote, No New Date Set
Commissioners had been set to vote on the agency's first crypto-specific offering exemptions before an unexplained cancellation with no reschedule.
Fidelity Seeks Staking Payouts for $898M Ethereum ETF, Joining Grayscale and 21Shares
An Aug. 11 SEC filing seeks to add quarterly cash distributions to FETH, positioning the fund to stake up to 100 percent of its Ethereum holdings.
Grayscale Pulls ADA, DOT and HBAR ETF Filings, Cutting 3 Products From Pipeline
The asset manager withdrew proposed Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera exchange-traded funds from SEC review late Friday, ending plans for the single-token products.
SEC Sues Kahn Over Prophecy Hedge Fund Collapse; Criminal Charges Follow
The agency alleges a multi-year investment adviser fraud by Brian Kahn and other executives caused more than $350 million in investor losses.
Wintermute USA Registers as Broker-Dealer, Takes Aim at Wall Street Giants
The crypto-native market maker now operates under FINRA and SEC oversight, positioning itself for designated market-maker status on major U.S. exchanges.
SEC's Peirce Warns Crypto Vaults and On-Chain Lending May Face Securities Laws
Commissioner Hester Peirce said products involving discretionary management of pooled user assets could trigger U.S. securities law compliance requirements.
Securitize Adds RIA License, Rounding Out Its Regulated Stack for Tokenized Assets
The SEC registration lets Securitize formally advise asset managers and institutional clients on tokenized investment strategies alongside its existing transfer agent and broker-dealer licenses.
The CLARITY Act Fight: Which Agency Controls Crypto—and Who's Paying for the Answer
A Senate bill to split crypto jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC is drawing millions in lobbying cash and will pick clear winners and losers across the industry.
Oasis Pro Markets Gets SEC and FINRA Approval to Trade Tokenized Assets
Ondo Finance's broker-dealer subsidiary can now offer tokenized funds and equities to U.S. investors, putting regulated RWA infrastructure live on blockchain rails.
SEC Clears Nasdaq for Bitcoin Index Options Trading, Expanding Institutional Tools
The approval allows for regulated derivatives on a Bitcoin index, offering new hedging and speculative instruments for institutional investors with existing spot positions
SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Options as Institutional Access Expands
The Securities and Exchange Commission cleared Nasdaq to list and trade options on a Bitcoin index, providing institutions with regulated hedging tools
SEC Delays Tokenized Stock Exemption, Citing Interoperability Risks
The SEC postponed a decision on an innovation exemption for tokenized securities, expressing concerns over interoperability and custody
Adani Pays $6 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Green Energy Misstatements
Billionaire Gautam Adani paid $6 million to resolve U.S. securities violations stemming from false statements about his renewable energy firm
XRP Holds $1.43 as Tight Range Limits Breakout Momentum
XRP's price compression near $1.43 reflects reduced large-holder activity, with regulatory uncertainty capping upside potential
SEC Crypto Chief Bought Bitcoin on Failed Exchange in 2013
Taylor Lindman acquired his first Bitcoin while teaching in South Korea before joining the agency's enforcement unit