Tag: SEC

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…

Grayscale Files with US SEC to Launch NEAR Trust ETF, Will NEAR Price Rally Soon?

Key Notes The Grayscale NEAR ETF will track the NEAR price using the CoinDesk reference rate, with Coinbase Custody serving as prime custodian. Following the SEC filing, NEAR price bounced back after hitting the lows of $1.5 earlier today. Market analysts continue to stay bullish as NEAR Intents trading volume surges rapidly. Crypto asset manager Grayscale recently submitted its S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its NEAR Trust in the market. The filing notes that the asset manager would later convert this trust into…

US Lawmakers Demand Action from SEC on Justin Sun Enforcement Case

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Three Democrats in the House of Representatives are asking US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins to provide information related to the agency closing investigations or dismissing enforcement actions in “at least one dozen crypto-related cases,” including Tron founder Justin Sun. In a Thursday letter to Atkins, Representatives Maxine Waters, Brad Sherman and Sean Casten questioned the SEC’s “priorities and effectiveness” given its dismissals of the crypto-related cases. The lawmakers wrote that the agency had “openly and boldly dismissed the majority of its crypto enforcement cases,” including those…

SEC Decision Sparks 12% Jump In ZEC Price

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SEC Closed its 2023 Probe into Privacy Coin

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The investigation into Zcash, launched with an SEC subpoena over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings,” ended this week, according to the foundation. The foundation behind Zcash (ZEC) said that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not pursue an enforcement action into the privacy coin after the end of an investigation launched in 2023. In a Wednesday notice, the Zcash Foundation said the SEC “concluded its review” over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings” and would not recommend enforcement actions or changes. According to the foundation,…

Crypto Market Structure Bill Poised For A Trump Signature: SEC

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US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is confident that a long-awaited crypto market structure bill could find its way into US President Donald Trump’s office for signature before the end of the year. The SEC chief highlighted ongoing efforts during an interview with Fox Business to clarify rules around digital asset trading and said the bill could provide much-needed guidance to investors and trading platforms. Related Reading Atkins Expresses Confidence Atkins, who was confirmed by the Senate in April 2025 in a 52-44 vote, said tokenization and faster settlement…

Bitwise CIO Argues for Bitcoin in 401(k)s, as Senator Warren Questions SEC

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Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has slammed the idea that Bitcoin shouldn’t be used for investment and 401(k)s because of its volatility — arguing that some stocks are also prone to even larger price swings. Hougan made the comments on the same day US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for answers on how it would mitigate risks involved in allowing crypto in retirement funds.  In August last year, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to reevaluate restrictions…