The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced the closure of its investigation into Hiro and the Stacks blockchain without recommending any enforcement action. This marks the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Bitcoin Layer-2 network. The investigation, which began more than three years ago, was initiated following the first-ever
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In a recent development, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Hiro Systems and the Stacks blockchain without recommending any enforcement action. This investigation, which spanned over three years, has been a significant chapter in the history of the Bitcoin Layer-2 network. The investigation was initiated following the first-ever SEC-qualified
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have garnered significant attention as innovative blockchain-based communities designed to achieve common goals. However, the UK Law Commission’s scoping paper raises critical questions about the legal characterization of DAOs within the country. The Commission’s central thesis revolves around the lack of consensus on what exactly constitutes a DAO and how it
Recent reports have highlighted significant exceptions granted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to certain financial institutions affected by Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). These exceptions have sparked discussions within the industry regarding the implications for crypto accounting compliance and the broader landscape of the crypto industry. The SEC’s decision to
The recent attempt by the US House of Representatives to overrule President Joe Biden’s veto and rescind SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 ultimately fell short. With 228 House members voting in favor of HJ Res. 109 to end SAB 121, 184 voting against it, and 21 abstaining, it is clear that there was majority
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently concluded its investigation into stablecoin issuer Paxos, bringing an end to a year-long ordeal for the company. After initially receiving a Wells notice from the SEC over its dollar-backed BUSD stablecoin, Paxos has finally received a notice of investigations termination, signaling that the regulator will not
In a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, CFTC chair Rostin Behnam expressed openness to the idea of the agency becoming a primary regulator for cryptocurrencies. This proposal, if implemented, would involve changes to the definitions of securities and commodities. Senator Roger Marshall suggested that the CFTC take on the role of primary regulator for digital
Bitwise Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Katherine Dowling recently expressed optimism regarding the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs, stating that they are “close to the finish line.” She highlighted the positive reception from the SEC, mentioning that discussions about potential products have been well-received. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dowling mentioned that the SEC and
The Republican Party has made headlines by including Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in their official platform for the 2024 election, marking a significant shift in their stance towards digital assets and blockchain technology. This move reflects the influence of former President Trump and signals a broader trend within the party towards embracing the potential of cryptocurrencies.
The crypto market intelligence platform, Messari, recently made headlines by declaring independence from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis boldly stated that the company will be waging a war against the regulator, citing the SEC’s stringent approach to the emerging industry. This move signifies a significant shift in the relationship between crypto