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US SEC Rules on Tokenized Securities

Key Notes The SEC said that tokenized securities are “financial instruments” that fall under the federal securities laws. It also outlined issuer-sponsored tokenized securities and third-party sponsored models. Tokenization platforms like Securitize said the SEC’s guidance is critical for responsibly scaling the asset class. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is weighing in on a newly emerging asset class known as tokenized securities. The move follows joint guidance from the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, Division of Corporation Finance, and Division of Trading and Markets. US SEC Says Tokenized…

SEC Task Force Posts Response Backing Ripple on Passive Interest

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A response posted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force page echoed concerns raised by Ripple that speculation alone should not automatically subject cryptocurrencies to federal securities laws, as lawmakers continue debating the CLARITY Act. The response, written by digital asset regulation attorney Teresa Goody Guillen and published Monday as public input on the SEC’s website, argued that holding a “passive economic interest,” such as buying a token in hopes its price rises, should not, by itself, trigger securities regulation. Guillen wrote that digital assets should instead…

BlackRock Files S-1 With SEC for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Key Notes BlackRock’s proposed ETF would actively manage Bitcoin holdings by writing call options to generate premium income for investors. The filing signals a shift from viewing Bitcoin purely as a passive store of value toward yield-generating investment products. Investors could earn monthly income but may face capped returns if Bitcoin prices surge dramatically while options are active. Global investment firm BlackRock has filed an S-1 application form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an iShares Bitcoin BTC $87 121 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $1.74…

SEC Drops Civil Action Over Gemini’s Lending Program

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The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s civil lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company and Genesis Global Capital in the Earn-related unregistered securities case has been dismissed with prejudice. Court filings show the parties submitted a joint stipulation to dismiss the action on Friday in the US District Court in the Southern District of New York, effectively ending the SEC’s claim over Gemini’s crypto…

Grayscale Files for Spot BNB ETF With SEC

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The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves. Grayscale has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tracking BNB, marking one of the asset manager’s most ambitious moves beyond Bitcoin and Ether. According to a registration statement filed on Friday, the proposed Grayscale BNB ETF would hold BNB (BNB) directly and issue shares designed to reflect the token’s market value, minus fees and expenses. The filing indicates the fund is intended…

SEC, CFTC Plan Harmonization Event on Jan. 27 amid Drop in Crypto Probes

Key Notes The SEC and CFTC will hold a joint event on January 27. The SEC opened 13 crypto enforcement actions in 2025, down sharply from 2024. The agency closed 29 crypto cases in 2025. US regulators are preparing a public reset on crypto oversight under President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly administration. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a joint event on Jan. 27 to discuss better coordination between the two agencies. The session will be led by SEC Chairman Paul S.…

F/m Seeks SEC Approval to Tokenize Shares of $6B Treasury ETF TBIL

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F/m Investments has asked the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow it to tokenize shares of its flagship Treasury exchange-traded fund (ETF). The $18 billion asset manager filed Wednesday for exemptive relief to let the F/m US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (TBIL) record ownership of its roughly $6 billion in shares on a permissioned blockchain, while remaining a standard 1940 Act exchange‑traded fund. In its press release, F/m describes the filing as the “first of its kind” from an ETF issuer seeking US regulatory relief specifically…

Thailand SEC Plans Crypto ETF Rules This Year

Key Notes Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission plans to issue crypto ETF rules early this year. Monthly crypto trading exceeds ฿100 billion, dominated by USDT. Lawmakers have called regulators and Bitkub to testify as the baht gains 9%. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to issue formal rules for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) early this year. The framework will allow regulated crypto ETFs to launch domestically and give investors exposure without direct wallet or custody risk. The SEC has approved the concept in principle and is now finalizing investment…

Thailand SEC Prepares Crypto ETF, Futures Trading Rules

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new regulations to support crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), crypto futures trading and tokenized investment products. SEC deputy secretary-general Jomkwan Kongsakul said the regulator plans to issue formal guidelines supporting the establishment of crypto ETFs in Thailand “early this year,” the Bangkok Post reported on Thursday. “A key advantage of crypto ETFs is ease of access; they eliminate concerns over hacking and wallet security, which has been a major barrier for many investors,” Kongsakul said. The SEC will also regulate and enable crypto futures…