The post Crypto News Today: Political Tensions Rise Over SEC’s Changing Crypto Strategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A political clash is heating up over the U.S. SEC’s new approach to crypto regulation. Congresswoman Maxine Waters has criticized SEC Chair Paul Atkins, accusing the agency of easing oversight and favoring large financial institutions. Her comments come as the SEC, now operating with an all-Republican commission, rolls back several proposals from the previous administration …

The post SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities on Blockchains appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a major step toward clarifying how tokenized securities on blockchains should be treated under existing laws.  While the statement did not create new rules, but the guidance explains what counts as real ownership, what does not, and how companies and investors must follow current securities rules when …

The post SEC’s Crypto Task Force Takes Conversations on the Road: What Traders Should Know appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

In the week of Crypto regulation news, the SEC is taking a more hands-on and noticeably softer approach to crypto regulation, with its Crypto Task Force set to meet early-stage builders in Miami on January 27. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed the visit, inviting small crypto projects to directly engage with regulators and share feedback …

The post “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce Says SEC Willing to Engage With Tokenized Asset Issuers appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not shutting its doors on tokenization. U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that says regulator willing to collaborate with individuals interested in tokenization, and we encourage them to reach out to us. This announcement came during her keynote address at the Digital Assets Summit in Singapore on …

The post SEC Seeks Local Input as Crypto Task Force Moves Beyond Washington appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, is holding roundtables across the country to discuss digital assets. Peirce recently confirmed that the next session will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, on October 28, where industry experts, smaller crypto projects, and other stakeholders will share their perspectives. Next …

The post SEC Can’t Ban or Ignore Crypto Anymore, Says Bloomberg’s Matt Levine appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The idea of banning crypto in the U.S. is officially off the table – at least according to Bloomberg columnist and ‘Money Stuff’ author Matt Levine. In a recent op-ed, Levine writes, “That ship has sailed.” Despite the risks and “lots of dumb stuff” in crypto, he says the industry has grown too big and …

The post SEC Declares Some Liquid Staking Activities Are Not Securities in Key Crypto Guidance Update appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance clarifying that certain liquid staking activities in the crypto space do not qualify as securities offerings. The announcement marks a major step toward clearer regulation for the US crypto market. According to the SEC, receiving a liquid staking token as proof of ownership doesn’t …