Recently, a Bernstein report has shed light on the potential approval of a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. This approval could set a precedent for the classification of Solana (SOL) as a commodity. The classification of cryptocurrencies as either securities or commodities carries significant implications for the industry as a
Regulation
Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently expressed strong opposition to the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. This act has been hailed for providing regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, but Gensler argues that it would actually weaken consumer protections in the market. The
Uniswap Labs has recently issued a strong response to the SEC’s Wells notice, rejecting the agency’s attempts to regulate DeFi as misguided and legally unsound. The company expressed confidence in its position and readiness to defend itself in potential litigation against the SEC. In a blog post on May 20, Uniswap Labs criticized the SEC’s
Recent developments within the SEC have sparked greater optimism surrounding potential approvals for spot Ethereum ETF applications. Sources have indicated that the SEC has requested applicants to update their 19-b4 filings, leading to speculations that the regulatory body may not deny pending applications as initially expected. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas and ETF Store President Nate
After closely examining the report from Coinbase Institutional Research Analyst David Han, it is evident that the chances of the SEC approving spot Ethereum ETFs by the end of the month are estimated between 30% to 40%. The correlation between CME futures product and spot exchange rates, which was a significant factor in the approval
Oklahoma has made history by becoming the first state in the United States to legally protect the right to self-custody Bitcoin through the passing of a groundbreaking bill. This new legislation signed by Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, known as the ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill (HB3594), solidifies the ability of residents to possess, control, and utilize digital
The US Treasury Department is set to prioritize addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies in the near future through the implementation of comprehensive regulations. The department’s 2024 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing report includes digital assets as a key focus area. The strategy aims to combat the misuse
Recently, Oklahoma made a significant move in the world of cryptocurrency by signing into law a bill that protects crypto-related rights. This legislation, known as HB 3594, was approved by Governor Kevin Stitt on May 13 and will come into effect on Nov. 1. The new law prohibits the Oklahoma state government from placing any
Deutsche Bank has recently demonstrated a surge in interest in digital assets and tokenization through its involvement in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian. This initiative is specifically focused on testing asset tokenization applications within a regulated environment to assess their viability and potential integration within financial markets. The collaboration under Project Guardian includes
Recently, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden raised concerns about the Department of Justice’s attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. They argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could potentially criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. This has sparked a debate on the implications of such a move. The Department of Justice’s argument