CZ 🔶 Binance (Twitter)

RT @RohanJT: It’s not SEC vs CZ/Binance

It’s SEC vs Crypto.

We gotta act together !

#Crypto #Binance #SEC
@cz_binance @binance @BinanceUS

CZ 🔶 Binance (Twitter)

RT @BenTodar: The #SEC's attack on #Binance not only undermines the freedom and innovation of cryptocurrencies but also raises concerns about its role as a tool wielded by traditional banks to suppress the growth of digital currencies.

CZ 🔶 Binance (Twitter)

RT @evcawolfCZ: #Binance has definitely more trust than #SEC 🔥

I haven't come across a single tweet supporting #SEC, but I've seen thousands supporting #Binance 🤞🏼💛

‌CZ 🔶 Binance (Twitter)

RT @FeraSY1: #SEC sues #Binance & @cz_binance ? What does it mean?
1- it's crystal clear that the sec & current us gov. is attacking the entire industry. Yesterday ripple, Coinbase & kraken, today cz & binance, tomorrow who knows?

2- it's obvious that the embarrassment that current US gov.… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1665861632944160768

‌SEC investigation stalls BarnBridge DAO, BOND token plummets
Cryptopolitan (RSS)

BarnBridge DAO, a risk management entity within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The news broke out through Douglas Park, the legal representative of BarnBridge, who urged the cessation of all activities linked to the organization on their Discord channel last week.

JUST IN: ⚖️🔎 @Barn_Bridge's DeFi protocol, with $1.35 million locked, faces #SEC investigation as the regulator looks into the project and individuals associated with it, leading the DAO's lawyer to advise halting operations.#Cryptocurrency #CryptopolitanReports pic.twitter.com/V6fM1RfU9x
— Cryptopolitan (@CPOfficialtx) July 7, 2023

Park, a lawyer who BarnBridge only appointed a week prior, warned the members to halt work on all products related to the DAO, discontinue any ongoing compensations, and shut down existing liquidity pools to minimize the risk of further legal ramifications.

pic.twitter.com/ChsjBuGEzM
— BarnBridge (@Barn_Bridge) July 7, 2023

Tyler Ward, BarnBridge co-founder, backed the authenticity of Park’s statement but refrained from commenting further on the subject.

However, this tight-lipped approach from BarnBridge’s representatives left the DAO members and the wider cryptocurrency community in the dark regarding the exact nature and reasons for the SEC probe. The investigation into the individuals associated with BarnBridge, though unanticipated, signals the SEC’s more assertive stance on crypto regulatory oversight, extending beyond centralized exchanges.

The ripples of investigation on BOND’s value

The repercussions of the probe are already visible in BarnBridge’s market performance. The value of BOND, the native token of BarnBridge, witnessed a sharp 9.3% dip within 24 hours of the announcement, sinking to $3.01, according to CoinGecko’s data.

Launched in 2020, BarnBridge offers an innovative solution for tokenizing risks and dealing with market volatility. It had soared to a total value of approximately $574.9 million in November 2020. However, following the recent development, its value tumbled to a mere $1.35 million, a drastic plunge indicative of the investigation’s impact on investor sentiment.

The changing crypto regulatory landscape

The SEC’s latest move comes in the wake of its lawsuits against industry giants Binance and Coinbase last month. By turning its attention towards a relatively smaller entity like BarnBridge, the SEC exhibits an escalating vigilance towards all echelons of the crypto industry.

Despite some DAO members casting aspersions on the investigation and suspecting it as a potential “exit strategy,” the majority supported the decision to retain the Park & Dibadj LLP law firm, reflecting trust in the founders and an understanding of the need for legal counsel.

However, the ongoing investigation’s outcomes and their implications for BarnBridge, its community, and the wider DeFi sector remain shrouded in uncertainty.

‌Top crypto tweets of the day – August 30th
Cryptopolitan (RSS)

Bitcoin’s exchange supply was boosted significantly just prior to Grayscale’s win

📈 The exchange supply of #Bitcoin was boosted significantly just prior to #Grayscale's win over the #SEC. It looks quite clear that the powers that be knew of the inevitable boost in #crypto market capitalization as a result of this outcome. https://t.co/ARsnt7vsRM https://t.co/jFFPwk1CHD

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) August 29, 2023

DCG claims to have reached an in-principle agreement on its debt

Interesting!

DCG claims to have reached an in principle agreement on their debt.

Could be a big win for Barry; and I assume this includes the Gemini debts.

Will be interesting to see details and hear how the Winkilvii interpret the deal on their end. https://t.co/7ibJQkwWIY

— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) August 29, 2023

ETF approval could open the floodgates and allow the everyday investor to get bitcoin

₿𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: “ETF approval could open the floodgates and allow the everyday investor get #bitcoin in their brokerage accounts”

pic.twitter.com/qQoDUYgK0o

— Documenting ₿itcoin 📄 (@DocumentingBTC) August 29, 2023

Total global wealth in terms of Bitcoin

In the future when #bitcoin represents the value of everything, these two lines converge. Since the mined supply of #bitcoin (orange) can never go above 21 million, it’s the total global wealth (white) that must come down. pic.twitter.com/Gf3U4hkFM0

— Wicked (@w_s_bitcoin) August 30, 2023

Bitcoin fear and greed index is 49 — neutral

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 49 — Neutral
Current price: $27,440 pic.twitter.com/pyfYOEuXSq

— Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index (@BitcoinFear) August 30, 2023

Art NFTs have been the best-performing ETH NFT sector since 2022

Since January 2022, art NFTs have been the best-performing ETH NFT sector

They've done better than every other type of NFT, including Blue Chips and Metaverse NFTs, remember them?

But they're down against the dollar…

Let's take a look at how down each NFT sector is… pic.twitter.com/ZcZUI2EXDw

— Nansen 🧭 (@nansen_ai) August 29, 2023

Bitcoin ETF conversion of GBTC could draw “massive adoption”

BLOOMBERG: #Bitcoin ETF conversion of GBTC could draw "massive adoption" from financial advisors and retail investors.

yes 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZYUdZEd7tK

— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) August 29, 2023

Friend.tech loses growth steam

Pump and dump. https://t.co/WNTxiw5x4i

— Duo Nine ⚡ Crypto Alpha (@DU09BTC)...

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​🔴 BREAKING: SEC crypto custody rule rewrite has officially entered White House review.

The proposed changes will impact how investment advisers, banks, and funds are permitted to store digital assets.

Final rules are targeted for October, though specific details remain undisclosed.

#SEC #CryptoRegulation #Custody #CryptoNews

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🚨 SEC Proposes $75 Million Fundraising Cap for Crypto Startups

The US SEC is reviewing a proposal to establish two new fundraising exemptions for crypto ventures. The framework offers a primary path for startups to raise up to $75 million in any 12-month period, alongside a secondary option for $5 million over a four-year window.

Industry stakeholders have until October 20 to submit formal feedback. Currently, 31 comments are on record, addressing critical issues like disclosure requirements, investor protections, and how the $75 million ceiling should be calculated for projects using shared infrastructure.

#SEC #CryptoRegulation #Fundraising #Web3

⚖️ SEC Proposes Major Rule Overhaul for Blockchain Transfer Agents

The US SEC has proposed a massive update to rules governing transfer agents, marking the first major overhaul since the 1980s. The move specifically targets blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities.

The proposal aims to modernize how securities are registered and transferred, acknowledging that market participants are pushing for onchain transfer agents. Current rules are based on paper certificates and manual records, which the agency says are no longer adequate.

New requirements will focus on cybersecurity, operational resilience, and the safeguarding of investor records in an automated digital environment. Transfer agents will face expanded reporting and compliance standards for third-party service providers.

#SEC #Blockchain #Tokenization #Regulation

🔴 US Senate Blocks CLARITY Act; XRP Drops 8%

The US Senate has rejected the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633) in a 49-50 vote. The failure to advance the bill removes a near-term path for a federal crypto market-structure framework, causing XRP to slide over 8% to a low of $1.27 amid broader market liquidations.

Despite the legislative setback, Ripple leadership maintains that XRP's status as a digital commodity remains settled under current SEC and CFTC interpretations. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty noted that the March regulatory framework identifying XRP among 18 digital commodities is still in effect.

#XRP #Ripple #CryptoRegulation #SEC

🔴 SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave post on Oct. 2

Hester Peirce, widely known as "Crypto Mom" for her long-standing advocacy of the digital asset industry, has officially submitted her resignation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Her final day at the agency will be October 2, ending an eight-year tenure.

Peirce has served as the director of the SEC Crypto Task Force since early 2025. She is celebrated in the industry for pushing for clear, rules-based regulation and consistently opposing the "regulation by enforcement" strategy that targeted many crypto firms in previous years.

#SEC #HesterPeirce #CryptoMom #Regulation

💰 SEC clears path for crypto token buybacks as volume hits record $638M

Crypto projects spent a record $638 million on token buybacks through late August 2026, surpassing the $545 million total from 2025. Hyperliquid accounted for $370 million while Pump.fun spent $200 million, together representing nearly 90% of the market activity.

The SEC Division of Corporation Finance issued new guidance clarifying that buyback announcements for non-security crypto assets on functional networks fall outside "essential managerial efforts." This reduces the risk of such programs being classified as investment contracts under the Howey test.

#SEC #CryptoNews #TokenBurn #Regulation

⚖️ SEC Proposes New Rules for Institutional Crypto Custody

The SEC has officially proposed a tailored framework to clarify how registered investment advisers and regulated funds can legally hold crypto assets. This move aims to replace decades-old rules from 1940 that have left institutional investors in a state of regulatory uncertainty for years.

The proposal would allow crypto to be held in self-custody under specific conditions and permits state trust companies to act as qualified custodians for client funds. It also updates financial audit requirements for advisers and broker-dealer custodial services managing digital assets.

#SEC #CryptoRegulation #InstitutionalCrypto #Custody

🚨 New SEC Rules to Impact Stablecoin Liquidity

The SEC is implementing new rules requiring US Treasury transactions to pass through central clearinghouses. This shift directly impacts stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle, who hold billions in Treasury securities to back their tokens.

The rules aim to reduce market risk by making a clearinghouse the middleman for every trade. If a trading partner fails, the clearinghouse ensures the transaction is completed. This adds a layer of safety but changes the cost and mechanics of borrowing cash against these assets.

Stablecoin companies rely on "repos" (repurchase agreements) to quickly turn their Treasury holdings into USD when customers want to redeem tokens. The SEC deadlines are Dec. 31 for outright sales and June 30, 2027, for repos.

#Stablecoins #SEC #CryptoRegulation #Treasury

🚨 Microsoft and Alphabet Object to Tokenized Stock Trading

Microsoft, Alphabet, and Goldman Sachs have officially joined a growing list of 16 companies objecting to their shares being traded on OKXICE TSV, a new tokenized stock venue. This platform is a joint venture between the OKX exchange and NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

The venue plans to offer 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks on the XLayer blockchain using Uniswap v4 liquidity pools. All trades are settled in stablecoins like USDC and USDT. Other major firms filing objections include McDonald’s, Qualcomm, and Caterpillar.

#OKX #Tokenization #RWA #SEC

🚨 SEC Exposes $130 Million Crypto Fraud Using Official Filings

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against BG Wealth Sharing and DSJ Exchange for allegedly orchestrating a $130 million crypto investment scam. The defendants used the SEC's own public databases to trick tens of thousands of investors into believing the firms were government-authorized.

The scheme promised monthly returns of at least 60% and claimed investors could double their money in 40 days without risk. To appear legitimate, the companies submitted false Form ADV and Form D filings to the EDGAR system, which they then showed to victims as proof of licensing.

#SEC #CryptoScam #Regulation #Blockchain