🔴 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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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