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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entered pre-publication review on Aug. 25, advancing a new regulatory path after a prior safeguarding proposal was withdrawn.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 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.

Grayscale and A16z push for faster approvals and secret filings; Schwab and Jane Street warn confidentiality risks market quality.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information from scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics about its dealings with the Clippers star, escalating a separate NBA investigation.

The proposal, sent to OIRA on Aug. 25, clarifies how investment advisers and fund managers handle digital assets under the new SEC chair

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

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.

The proposed framework clarifies how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets, part of Chair Paul Atkins' modernization effort.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fifth SEC amendment advances Grayscale's proposed spot ETF for Zcash, with 2.5 percent annual fee and BNY Mellon custody structure.

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.

Grayscale research identifies Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain as prime beneficiaries from new SEC rules enabling token-based fundraising in the U.S.

Robinhood Chain has reached 100 million transactions across 120 countries, but U.S. investors remain locked out of Stock Tokens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Commissioners had been set to vote on the agency's first crypto-specific offering exemptions before an unexplained cancellation with no reschedule.

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.

The asset manager withdrew proposed Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera exchange-traded funds from SEC review late Friday, ending plans for the single-token products.

The agency alleges a multi-year investment adviser fraud by Brian Kahn and other executives caused more than $350 million in investor losses.

The crypto-native market maker now operates under FINRA and SEC oversight, positioning itself for designated market-maker status on major U.S. exchanges.

Commissioner Hester Peirce said products involving discretionary management of pooled user assets could trigger U.S. securities law compliance requirements.

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.

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.

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.

The approval allows for regulated derivatives on a Bitcoin index, offering new hedging and speculative instruments for institutional investors with existing spot positions

The Securities and Exchange Commission cleared Nasdaq to list and trade options on a Bitcoin index, providing institutions with regulated hedging tools

The SEC postponed a decision on an innovation exemption for tokenized securities, expressing concerns over interoperability and custody

Billionaire Gautam Adani paid $6 million to resolve U.S. securities violations stemming from false statements about his renewable energy firm

XRP's price compression near $1.43 reflects reduced large-holder activity, with regulatory uncertainty capping upside potential

Taylor Lindman acquired his first Bitcoin while teaching in South Korea before joining the agency's enforcement unit

The Securities and Exchange Commission's regulatory approach provides a foundation for innovation and capital allocation across digital asset markets, according to Nasdaq's president

Federal regulators are escalating their campaign against decentralized prediction markets, signaling a significant shift in Washington's approach to novel crypto applications and reasserting control over a speculative corner of finance.

As the Senate engages in its marathon Vote-a-rama, critical amendments targeting digital asset regulation and financial oversight are poised to reshape market dynamics, revealing the potent influence of deep-pocketed industry players.

The President's aggressive push to rein in federal agencies' digital asset oversight promises to reshape the U.S. crypto landscape, sparking immediate market shifts and political battles.

The investment firm's updated filing explicitly names Wintermute and Flowdesk as authorized participants, addressing regulatory concerns about market liquidity

The CEO of regulated prediction market Kalshi expects federal agencies to target illicit activities within the burgeoning sector, signaling a new front in Washington's regulatory push.

Grayscale's amended S-1 for its Bittensor ($TAO) Trust signals a pivotal institutional shift toward specialized altcoins, potentially unlocking new capital flows and validating the AI crypto sector amidst a fear-driven market.