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Bessent Backs CLARITY Act, Rules Out CBDC
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backs the CLARITY Act to set crypto market rules while firmly rejecting a U.S. CBDC push.
Warren Says SEC's Atkins Misled Congress
Sen. Warren says SEC Chair Atkins misled Congress by overstating enforcement, raising fresh questions about the agency's crypto oversight stance.
SEC Podcast Puts Crypto First
SEC's debut podcast signals a softer, pro-crypto shift, putting digital assets high on its innovation agenda with focus on rules and US competitiveness.
CLARITY Act Nears White House Backing
White House nears backing for the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill that could finally define SEC and CFTC oversight and reduce rules uncertainty.
SEC Self Custody Update Lifts DeFi and Bitcoin
SEC guidance easing self-custody concerns lifted Bitcoin and DeFi, signaling more room for wallet-based crypto products outside old custody rules.
SEC Reviews Grayscale Crypto ETF Options
SEC opened formal review of options trading for Grayscale's GDLC crypto ETF earlier today, seeking public feedback rather than rejecting the proposal.
PEPE ETF Filing Boosts Memecoin Legitimacy
Canary's April 8 PEPE ETF filing signals memecoins are entering regulated finance, testing whether hype-driven tokens can gain mainstream access.
SEC Names New Enforcement Chief Amid Exit Questions
SEC taps David Woodcock to lead enforcement as senators question his predecessor's exit and whether paused crypto cases signal a policy shift.
XRP Price Eyes Senate CLARITY Act
XRP gains a political catalyst as Senate movement on the CLARITY Act could clarify its regulatory status and drive near-term price action.
SEC, CFTC Clarify Crypto and DeFi Rules
SEC and CFTC issued joint crypto rules clarifying when tokens are securities or commodities and when DeFi activity can trigger U.S. oversight.
SEC Pressed on Trump Crypto Allies, Exit
Sen. Blumenthal presses the SEC over alleged soft treatment of Trump-linked crypto firms as acting enforcement chief Sanjay Wadhwa exits.
Cardano Founder Slams Ripple Over CLARITY Act
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson accused Ripple of lobbying to reshape the CLARITY Act for XRP, deepening a US crypto policy feud.
SEC Scrutiny Grows After Justin Sun Case Drop
SEC faces growing scrutiny after dropping Justin Sun's crypto case as enforcement leadership changes, raising questions over timing and credibility.
SEC Chair Atkins: Guidance Not a Panacea for Crypto
At Blockworks Summit 2026, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said interpretive guidance won't "solve" crypto, urging closer SEC-CFTC coordination for market-structure rules.
SEC Enforcement Chief Quit After Trump Case Clashes
SEC enforcement chief Margaret Ryan resigned last week after clashes over pursuing Trump-linked cases; crypto shrugged, with BTC ~$70.5K and ETH ~$2.1K.
Grayscale Files for Hyperliquid HYPE ETF
Grayscale filed an S-1 with the SEC for a spot Hyperliquid HYPE ETF, targeting a Nasdaq listing and bringing HYPE to brokerage accounts. Pending review.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins touts 'safe harbor' crypto exemptions to cut token compliance costs
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said today a token safe-harbor exemptions framework could cut crypto compliance costs while preserving investor protections in the US.
SEC weighs rule change that could carve crypto trades out of OTC reporting requirements
SEC proposal could exempt some crypto trades from OTC Rule 15c2-11 reporting, testing modernization of broker-dealer rules without loopholes for investors.
SEC-Justin Sun Settlement Muddying Crypto Enforcement Signals, Lawyers Say
SEC's reported $10M settlement with Justin Sun ends the case but leaves no court ruling, muddying U.S. crypto enforcement and token security tests for industry.
Crypto News Summary March 12
March 12 crypto: regulators pushed SEC-CFTC coordination and DeFi scrutiny; phishing led losses, while Circle/Ripple headlines fueled Dogecoin and ICP surges.