#sec News & Analysis
The #sec tag encompasses 275 indexed articles tracking developments involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and crypto markets. Over the past 30 days, 51 articles have been published with increasingly bullish sentiment—78.4% positive versus 17.6% bearish, up 7.4 percentage points from the prior quarter. Coverage frequently intersects with regulatory discussions, XRP price movements, and broader bitcoin and ethereum developments. Blockonomi, The Block, and NewsBTC lead reporting on these topics. Scan the articles below for recent context and analysis.
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 Commissioner Hester Peirce To Leave Agency In November For Regent Law Role
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a prominent crypto-friendly voice within the agency, will depart the SEC in November 2026 to join Regent University School of Law as an associate professor. Her departure removes a key regulatory advocate for the cryptocurrency industry during a critical period of evolving digital asset policy.
'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce Announces Exit From SEC
Hester Peirce, the SEC's prominent crypto-friendly commissioner known as 'Crypto Mom,' announced her departure from the agency after nearly 30 years in Washington to become an associate professor at Regent University School of Law. Her exit removes a key regulatory voice advocating for clearer crypto frameworks and lighter-touch oversight.
CFTC And SEC Seek Input On Derivatives Definitions As Crypto Perpetuals Face Legal Test
The CFTC and SEC are jointly requesting public comments on how derivatives definitions apply to cryptocurrency perpetual futures, signaling a critical regulatory examination of how these popular trading instruments fit within existing financial frameworks. This move represents a pivotal moment for the crypto industry as regulators seek to establish clearer jurisdictional boundaries and classification standards for digital asset derivatives.
Cynthia Lummis calls CLARITY Act a commitment, not a concession
Senator Cynthia Lummis characterizes the CLARITY Act as a principled regulatory framework rather than a compromise, positioning it as essential for U.S. crypto competitiveness. The legislation's potential passage could fundamentally reshape how digital assets are regulated domestically and influence global regulatory standards, with significant implications for investor protection and industry development.
SEC And CFTC Ask Public To Weigh In On Swaps As Perpetual Futures Fight Heats Up
The SEC and CFTC have jointly requested public comment on swap definitions as regulators grapple with classifying perpetual futures and event-based derivative products. This regulatory clarification effort signals intensifying scrutiny over which agency holds jurisdiction and how emerging crypto derivatives should be regulated.
CFTC, SEC ask public to define swaps as CME takes agency to court
The CFTC and SEC are seeking public input on how to define swaps in cryptocurrency markets, while CME simultaneously sues the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures and Kalshi prediction market products. This regulatory clash highlights ongoing jurisdictional and definitional conflicts that could reshape how crypto derivatives are classified and regulated.
















