🇺🇸 BREAKING: The U.S. Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC jointly confirm that tokenized securities must be treated equally with traditional securities for capital requirements.

This marks a key step toward regulatory clarity in digital asset markets, affirming that innovation doesn’t require a separate framework—but consistent standards.

Read more: Federal Reserve Statement

#DigitalAssets #Tokenization #Regulation #Fintech #CryptoRegulation

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🇺🇸 BIG: SEC Chair Paul Atkins reveals "Regulation Crypto Assets," a token safe harbor proposal offering three pathways for crypto builders.

Includes a startup exemption, a fundraising exemption, and an investment contract safe harbor.

#CryptoRegulation #SEC #TokenSafeHarbor

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🇺🇸 BREAKING: The latest proposal on the stablecoin compromise would ban yields that mimic traditional bank deposits, but still allow rewards tied to user activity—according to Eleanor Terrett.

#Stablecoin #CryptoRegulation #FinancialPolicy

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🇺🇸 JUST IN: The SEC indicates that certain crypto interfaces—such as DeFi front-ends, wallet extensions, and apps—could operate without broker-dealer registration, provided they meet specific conditions:

• No custody of user funds (self-custodial models only)
• No investment advice or recommendations
• No order routing or execution functions
• Fixed, neutral fee structures only
• No discretionary control over transactions or market activity

These guidelines clarify the boundary between decentralized tools and regulated financial services.

#CryptoRegulation #SEC #DeFi #Web3 Full statement here

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🇺🇸 UPDATE: Senator Thom Tillis says he’ll oppose the Senate’s crypto bill unless it adds ethical guidelines limiting government officials’ use of digital assets. His vote hinges on stronger accountability measures.

#CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #SenateBill #EthicsInTech

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🇺🇸 UPDATE: New York’s Attorney General has secured $5M from Uphold over claims it promoted a misleading crypto yield product.

The settlement addresses allegations that the platform advertised high returns without clearly disclosing the associated risks—putting users’ assets at potential risk.

As part of the agreement, Uphold must improve transparency around its financial products and adhere to stricter compliance measures moving forward.

This move reinforces ongoing efforts to hold crypto firms accountable for consumer protection.

#CryptoRegulation #UpholdSettlement #ConsumerProtection

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⚡ JUST IN: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand reports that three major sticking points in the CLARITY Act negotiations are close to resolution ahead of markup:

• Consumer protections
• Safeguards against illicit finance and terrorism funding
• Ethics rules for government officials

“It could be finalized by August—if we’re lucky.” Learn more #CLARITYAct #RegulatoryReform #CryptoRegulation

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🇺🇸 NEW: The CFTC has joined Gemini in filing a motion to vacate its own consent order, acknowledging the original complaint should not have been brought under current enforcement standards.

Learn more #CFTC #Gemini #CryptoRegulation

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🔥 BIG: The SEC has approved Paxos as the first blockchain-based clearing agency in the U.S.—a major step forward in bridging crypto and traditional finance. Learn more.
#CryptoRegulation #Blockchain #FinTech #Paxos #SECApproval

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🇺🇸 SEN. LUMMIS: “The Clarity Act passed committee. Next stop—floor debate. We’ve come too far to back down now.” #ClarityAct #CryptoRegulation

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🇪🇺 UPDATE: Today's the final day before the EU's MiCA deadline.

So far, 244 crypto firms have been authorized across the EEA — and OKX stands out, approved for 9 out of 10 MiCA services.

Is your preferred exchange one of them? Check now #CryptoRegulation #MiCA #EU #OKX

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🇺🇸 TODAY: Senator Cynthia Lummis responded to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s claims, emphasizing that the Clarity Act includes over 6+ measures to combat illicit finance—countering assertions of loopholes. View post #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct

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🇺🇸 LATEST: Senator Ron Wyden urges Senate leadership to maintain the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act’s provisions—exactly as approved by the Senate Banking Committee—in any version of the Clarity Act brought to the floor, reports Eleanor Terrett.

#Blockchain #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct #Wyden

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🇺🇸 BREAKING: The Digital Chamber has filed a lawsuit to block Illinois' new Digital Asset Tax Act, aiming to stop it before its 2027 effective date. details #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation

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🇺🇸 UPDATE: CZ responds to Trump's plan to bring Hyperliquid to the U.S., stating, “Policy can’t favor just one company or project. If it works for one, it should work for the entire industry.” Learn more #CryptoRegulation #Hyperliquid #TrumpPlan

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🇺🇸 BREAKING: White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt urges action — "Every Senator, Democrat and Republican, should vote Tuesday to advance the Clarity bill and keep the legislative process moving." Full update #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct

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🚨 BREAKING: Sen. Cynthia Lummis criticized Democrats for prioritizing politics over American consumers and the nation’s leadership in cryptocurrency, following the stalled progress of the CLARITY Act. Read more #CryptoRegulation #CLARITYAct #USPolitics

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🇺🇸 NEW: SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces the agency is moving forward with its “Innovation Exemption” following the stall of the CLARITY Act.

Key Provisions:
• TSVs excluded from the definition of “exchange”
• Certain liquidity providers excluded from the “dealer” classification
• Access remains permissioned
• No synthetic tokenized stocks permitted
• Issuers retain the right to object to trading

Anti-fraud and anti-manipulation regulations remain fully in effect.

#InnovationExemption #SEC #CLARITYAct #Regulation #CryptoRegulation

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🚨 BREAKING: The CFTC has officially approved Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization. This clears the way for Coinbase to settle fully collateralized contracts using USDC, with round-the-clock settlement enabled. Learn more. #CryptoRegulation #USDC #Coinbase #CFTCApproval

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