#sec News & Analysis

Solana Price Outlook: Whale Accumulation Diverges From Futures Selling Pressure as SEC Grants Commodity Status

Solana (SOL) Gains Momentum After SEC Declares It a Digital Commodity

XRP, SHIB, DOGE, ADA Classified As Non-Securities: Full List Disclosed; Binance’s CZ, Ripple CLO React

SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Crypto Interpretation, Ending Over a Decade of Regulatory Uncertainty

The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance establishing a comprehensive token taxonomy that categorizes digital assets into commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and securities. This regulatory framework aims to end over a decade of uncertainty by clarifying how crypto assets can transition between different regulatory classifications and providing guidance on activities like airdrops and protocol staking.

Bitcoin Dominance Play: Strategy Adds Another Billion To Its Stack

MicroStrategy (MSTR) purchased an additional $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, adding 22,337 BTC to reach a total holding of 761,068 BTC, maintaining its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The SEC has also approved new rules allowing hedge funds to use Bitcoin ETF holdings as collateral for margin trading, further integrating Bitcoin into traditional finance.

The SEC Finally Defines Crypto

The SEC has established clearer regulatory guidelines defining which cryptocurrencies qualify as securities and which do not. This regulatory clarity provides much-needed guidance for the crypto industry after years of uncertainty.

SEC Clarifies the Application of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets

The SEC has issued new interpretive guidance clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and related transactions. This represents a significant regulatory development as the Commission continues efforts to provide clearer frameworks for the cryptocurrency industry.

Crypto May No Longer Be Treated Like Penny Stocks Under SEC Plan

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to apply only to equity securities, potentially excluding digital assets from penny stock regulations. This technical change signals a shift toward more tailored crypto regulation rather than forcing digital assets into traditional securities frameworks.

SEC proposal could remove crypto from OTC reporting requirements

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that could remove cryptocurrency from over-the-counter (OTC) reporting requirements. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce indicates this proposal aims to clarify years of confusion regarding how broker-dealer rules apply across different markets.

SEC considers ending mandatory quarterly earnings reports for US companies: WSJ

The SEC is preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional for US companies, potentially allowing them to report financial results twice a year instead. This regulatory change would represent a significant shift from the current mandatory quarterly reporting requirements that have been standard practice for public companies.

SEC’s Hester Peirce encourages firms exploring tokenization to ‘come in and talk to us’

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce encourages firms exploring tokenization to engage directly with the agency for guidance. She clarified that the SEC is not a 'merit regulator' and doesn't determine whether financial products are good or bad investments.

SEC and CFTC Forge Historic Crypto Oversight Agreement for 2026

The SEC and CFTC signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding on March 11, establishing clear division of cryptocurrency oversight responsibilities for 2026. Under the agreement, the SEC will handle primary markets while the CFTC will oversee Bitcoin and Ethereum trading activities.

SEC and CFTC Sign Memorandum to Coordinate Crypto Regulation: Agencies

The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their regulatory approaches to digital assets. This collaboration aims to establish a more unified framework for cryptocurrency regulation across both agencies.

The SEC and CFTC join hands: State of Crypto

The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their regulatory efforts in the digital asset sector. This collaboration aims to provide a more unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrency oversight between the two key U.S. financial regulators.

Bitcoin (BTC) Approaches $72K as Regulatory Clarity and Supply Crunch Drive Momentum

SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe

The SEC finally admits US crypto chaos was caused by its own regulatory turf wars

SEC and CFTC sign agreement to coordinate crypto and market oversight

The SEC and CFTC have signed a coordination agreement to streamline cryptocurrency regulation and oversight in the US. The agreement aims to clarify regulatory responsibilities and reduce duplicative rules across financial markets.

SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight

The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their overlapping regulatory activities, with combined cryptocurrency oversight being a primary objective. This deal ends years of jurisdictional rivalry between the two agencies and aims to create more unified crypto regulation.

SEC and CFTC commit to work together on crypto policy and introduction of new products

The SEC and CFTC have announced their commitment to collaborate on cryptocurrency policy and the introduction of new digital asset products. This cooperation aims to foster innovation in the crypto space while establishing appropriate regulatory frameworks.

SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies

The SEC and CFTC have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding to enhance coordination between the agencies. The MOU aims to support lawful innovation while maintaining market integrity and protecting investors and customers.

Jay Clayton’s Crypto War

Jay Clayton, former Trump-appointed SEC chair and predecessor to Gary Gensler, continues aggressive prosecution efforts targeting cryptocurrency privacy developers. This ongoing regulatory enforcement represents a sustained campaign against privacy-focused crypto projects and their developers.

Justin Sun Deal Complicates SEC's Crypto Stance, Legal Experts Say

The Trump administration's SEC appears to have acknowledged that a token connected to Justin Sun was offered as a security, creating potential complications for the regulator's evolving cryptocurrency stance. Legal experts suggest this admission could create inconsistencies in the SEC's approach to crypto regulation going forward.

SEC chair calls for ‘coordinated oversight‘ between US regulators

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced efforts to stop duplicative enforcement actions between the SEC and CFTC, calling for better coordinated oversight between US financial regulators. This move signals a potential shift toward more streamlined regulatory approach in the financial sector.

CFTC chair is frontrunning Clarity Act. Could the tack survive Dems retaking the White House?

The CFTC chair is moving ahead with regulatory clarity initiatives while the Clarity Act remains stalled in Congress. The SEC and CFTC are working on interim solutions to provide regulatory framework for crypto builders in the US, though the approach's sustainability under potential Democratic leadership remains uncertain.