#sec News & Analysis

Morgan Stanley to support tokenized stocks on internal venue by 2026

XRP Open Interest Drops Across Exchanges While 2026 Regulatory Catalysts Build

Morgan Stanley Readies Spot Bitcoin ETF For Wednesday Debut – What Investors Should Know

How Ten Days in Washington Changed the Regulatory Landscape for XRP and Digital Assets

Ethereum Price Prediction: T. Rowe Price Files First Actively Managed Crypto ETF While Pepeto Targets 100x to 300x Before Listing

SEC crypto guidance puts the 'final nail' in the Gensler era: Analyst

XRP, Ethereum, Others Get SEC Shock: Analyst Says $4.7 Trillion Has Been Unlocked

XRP Wins Major Regulatory Clarity As Commodity Status Emerges

SEC approves Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading

SEC approves tokenized securities to trade alongside traditional stocks

XRP Officially Recognized as Non-Security in New SEC Guidance

Clarity at last? Ether, Solana, and XRP are commodities, SEC says in landmark interpretation of securities law

SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced new securities guidance declaring that most crypto assets, including staking, airdrops, and Bitcoin mining activities, are not securities. The guidance aims to provide clear regulatory boundaries for the cryptocurrency industry.

SEC and CFTC Reach Historic Settlement: Pro-Ripple Chairman Pham Reacts With Six-Point Plan to Make US World's Crypto Capital

SEC and CFTC Forge Historic Crypto Partnership to End Regulatory Conflict

XRP Could Face Big Moves Based On CLARITY Act Outcomes – 3 Key Price Scenarios

Analyst Sam Daodu outlines three potential XRP price scenarios for April based on the U.S. CLARITY Act's regulatory developments. The bill's progression could trigger bullish ETF inflows pushing XRP toward $1.60, maintain consolidation in the $1.30-$1.40 range, or catalyze a bearish decline to $1.15 if legislative momentum stalls beyond May.

New Pro-DeFi Policies Show the SEC Isn't Waiting for Congress to Act on Crypto

The SEC released a permissive policy on DeFi interfaces on Monday, marking a shift toward more accommodating regulatory treatment of decentralized finance platforms. The announcement was well-received by crypto industry leaders and signals the agency's willingness to establish clearer guidelines for DeFi without waiting for Congressional action.

Coinbase CEO Backs CLARITY Act Push After Treasury Secretary Called For Senate Action

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), amplifying momentum for U.S. crypto legislation alongside support from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This rare alignment between regulatory officials and a major industry player signals a potential shift toward constructive crypto policy in Congress.

Crypto Safe Harbor Or Trap? SEC Plan Could Change Everything Over Night

SEC Chair Atkins Announces Reg Crypto Exemption For Token Fundraising

SEC close to putting out 'reg crypto' for fundraising questions, Chair Atkins says

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced that the commission is close to releasing 'reg crypto' regulations that will address cryptocurrency fundraising and startup exemptions. The proposal represents a significant step toward establishing clearer regulatory frameworks for crypto fundraising activities.

SEC crypto safe harbor heads to White House review, proposal due ‘shortly’ says Atkins

The SEC's proposed crypto safe harbor framework, which would allow crypto projects to launch without immediate registration requirements, has been sent to the White House for review. Commissioner Atkins indicated the proposal will be released 'shortly' following the review process.

DeFi vs. Wall Street: Blockchain Association challenges Citadel over SEC’s innovation exemption

The Blockchain Association is challenging Citadel Securities in a Monday letter regarding how the SEC should regulate DeFi protocols. This represents a clash between traditional finance and decentralized finance over regulatory treatment and innovation exemptions.

Coinbase Urges SEC to Allow Third-Party Tokenization Without Issuer Consent

Coinbase filed a formal SEC submission on April 1, 2026, opposing mandatory issuer approval for third-party stock tokenization, arguing it contradicts Section 4(a)(1) of the Securities Act and decades of legal precedent. The exchange warns that requiring issuer consent could create anticompetitive barriers and drive blockchain innovation offshore.

Algorand Hits Regulatory and Quantum Milestones as Institutional Adoption Accelerates in 2026

The US SEC and CFTC jointly classified Algorand's ALGO token as a digital commodity in 2026, removing institutional barriers. Google's Quantum AI team recognized Algorand's post-quantum cryptography leadership by citing it 32 times in a whitepaper, while the protocol underwent organizational restructuring with $15 million in development backing.