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.
The SEC has proposed a new interpretive framework called 'token taxonomy' for applying federal securities laws to digital assets. This framework would carry more regulatory weight than previous staff-level guidance, potentially providing clearer standards for crypto classification under securities laws.
The SEC has submitted a comprehensive crypto securities framework to the White House for review. This development represents a significant step in the ongoing regulatory process for cryptocurrency oversight in the United States.
The SEC has submitted commission-level interpretive guidance to the White House regarding the application of securities laws to cryptocurrency assets. The framework is currently in the prerule stage and undergoing interagency review, indicating potential regulatory clarity may be forthcoming.
XRP has established a new framework for altcoin ETF approvals, with Bitnomial noting that regulated futures on CFTC-designated contract markets have become a practical prerequisite for crypto ETF listings. This regulatory pathway could lead to a surge in altcoin ETF approvals by late 2026 following expected futures listings.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig indicated that crypto perpetual futures could be introduced within the next month during a Tuesday event alongside SEC Chair Paul Atkins. The discussion covered broader topics including market structure and prediction markets.
The CFTC and SEC chairs announced they are collaborating to modernize regulations to accommodate DeFi protocols, prediction markets, and perpetual futures within the US regulatory framework. This represents a significant shift toward creating clear regulatory pathways for on-chain financial services.
CFTC Chairman Selig announced that the commission will clear the path for U.S. perpetual futures trading in the coming weeks. The announcement was made alongside his SEC counterpart, indicating coordinated regulatory efforts on several upcoming crypto policies.
SEC Chairman Atkins acknowledges the commission missed a significant opportunity on cryptocurrency regulation under the previous administration. The SEC is now working to regain momentum and establish clearer regulatory framework for the crypto industry.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reportedly apologized to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, suggesting he may have admitted being wrong about his previous stance on Ripple. This development could signal a potential shift in regulatory approach toward the cryptocurrency company.
Paul Atkins, the current SEC Chairman, has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, marking the first time a sitting SEC Chair will speak at the world's largest Bitcoin conference. This represents a historic moment for Bitcoin-regulatory relations and signals potential regulatory engagement with the cryptocurrency industry.
The SEC has issued new guidance that streamlines the process for issuing onchain money market funds, specifically allowing WisdomTree to issue onchain money market shares at $1 per share at any time. This regulatory clarification represents a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized traditional financial products.
The SEC has provided clarification on liquidity requirements for firms dealing with stablecoins, specifically regarding 'haircuts' or risk adjustments. This regulatory clarity is expected to encourage more institutional participation in the cryptocurrency industry by reducing compliance uncertainty.
The SEC leadership has provided its strongest indication yet that onchain securities trading in the United States will become a reality. This signals a potential shift toward regulatory accommodation for crypto innovation through exemptions.
The CLARITY Act aims to establish clear U.S. cryptocurrency regulations but remains stalled in the Senate due to disputes over stablecoin rewards, SEC/CFTC jurisdiction, and DeFi compliance. With midterm elections approaching, the bill's passage remains uncertain amid ongoing political and regulatory disagreements.
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig have rescheduled their joint event on regulatory harmonization and U.S. financial leadership in cryptocurrency from January 27 to January 29, 2-3 PM at CFTC. The event signals continued regulatory coordination efforts in the evolving crypto landscape.
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on January 27 at CFTC headquarters to discuss regulatory harmonization and U.S. financial leadership in the cryptocurrency era. The meeting signals potential coordination between the two key regulatory bodies overseeing digital assets.
The crypto market rallied with total market cap reaching $3.16T as Bitcoin hit $93K and major cryptocurrencies posted 1-2.5% gains. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471M in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, while meme tokens significantly outperformed with PEPE surging 67%.
The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee will convene on June 4 in Washington D.C. to discuss private markets, passive index funds, and related fund recommendations. This meeting represents ongoing regulatory focus on evolving market structures and investor protection in less transparent market segments.
The SEC and National Futures Association announced a new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance regulatory coordination and information sharing on matters of mutual interest. This move signals strengthened collaboration between two major U.S. financial regulators, potentially streamlining oversight across securities and derivatives markets.
The SEC has proposed regulatory amendments to streamline registered public offerings and simplify reporting requirements for public companies. The reforms aim to reduce costs and administrative burden while maintaining investor protections, representing a significant modernization of capital markets infrastructure.
The SEC has postponed the launch of a prediction market ETF to May 18, marking the second delay for this novel financial product. The postponement underscores the regulatory complexity surrounding innovative financial instruments and raises questions about timeline predictability for market participants.
Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have publicly responded to Charles Hoskinson's criticisms regarding the CLARITY Act and XRP, reaffirming the company's commitment to the XRP community. Garlinghouse hinted that XRP investors could benefit significantly when Ripple goes public, potentially creating positive sentiment around the asset.
