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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.
Crypto Bill Delays Draw White House Warning
White House warns crypto firms not to stall the Clarity Act, saying delays could kill a fragile compromise and invite tougher future rules.
SEC Signals Sweeping Crypto Reclassification: Most Tokens Not Securities, Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining Included
SEC signals major crypto reclassification in new guidance: most tokens not securities; staking rewards, airdrops and Bitcoin mining usually excluded under Howey.
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.
Consensus Hong Kong 2026: Tokenized Pre-IPO Shares Ignite Securities Law Showdown
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, tokenized pre-IPO shares drew scrutiny as lawyers debated what's sold, who can buy, and which regulator rules in legal showdown.