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SEC Staff Clarifies That Certain Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Do Not Implicate the Securities Laws

The Staff noted that a stablecoin generally is not subject to SEC jurisdiction if it is not an investment and used solely for commercial activity....more

SEC Staff Publishes Observations on Crypto Issuer Disclosures

On April 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) published a Statement on Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets (the Statement)....more

SEC Staff Clarifies That Crypto Mining Does Not Implicate the Securities Laws

The Staff Statement provides clarity that Proof-of-Work crypto mining does not involve securities, reducing regulatory uncertainty and enforcement risks for miners....more

President Trump Issues Executive Order Establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

An executive order and related legislation centralizes Bitcoin and digital asset holdings across the federal government to optimize oversight and management of crypto as a US reserve asset. On March 6, 2025, President...more

Competing Stablecoin Bills Reflect Consensus and Divergence on Key Issues

Stablecoin regulation is a top priority for lawmakers, and three recent proposals reflect differing perspectives on how to achieve regulatory clarity while balancing safety and innovation....more

SEC Withdraws Appeal of Court Decision to Vacate Its Dealer Rules

The SEC’s move is part of a recent shift toward a less enforcement-centric approach that is set to reshape the regulatory framework for digital assets in the US....more

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force Charts a New Course

Commissioner Hester Peirce outlined 10 priorities for the Crypto Task Force, aiming for regulatory clarity while promoting innovation in digital asset markets....more

President Trump Issues Executive Order on Digital Assets

With its pro-crypto stance and urgent posture, the executive order promises to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet.” On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued a highly anticipated executive order on digital...more

Regulatory Reversals: Political Transitions and the Congressional Review Act

A Republican Congress and the incoming Trump administration may employ the CRA to quickly overturn recent rules that faced heavy criticism from the financial services industry....more

US Senators Introduce Comprehensive Stablecoin Bill

The bipartisan bill seeks to foster innovation and promote US dollar dominance while protecting consumers and mitigating illicit finance risks. On April 17, 2024, US Senators Cynthia Lummis from the Senate Banking...more

WisdomTree Granted New York Limited Purpose Trust Company Charter

As federal regulation remains patchy, firms may want to consider a New York state charter as a potential avenue to expand digital asset offerings in a compliant manner. On March 22, 2024, WisdomTree, Inc., a global asset...more

The SEC’s Definition of a “Dealer” - End of the Road for DeFi, or Just Another Bump?

The SEC’s ambiguous rule could have a chilling effect both on decentralized finance and on the provision of liquidity to centralized crypto exchanges. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new rule on...more

California Adopts Digital Financial Assets Law

Licensees, exchanges, and other market participants should prepare to comply with the listing, disclosure, capital, and other requirements that the new law imposes. On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom...more

SEC Continues Enforcing Against NFT Projects

In its second action involving NFTs, the SEC targets an offering tied to fundraising and promises of future value. On September 13, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease-and-desist order (the...more

SEC v. Ripple: A Tale of Two Token Transaction Types

A bifurcated decision in a highly anticipated digital assets enforcement action may not provide the clarity that market participants want or need. On July 13, 2023, Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the...more

New York Attorney General Proposes Stringent Crypto Bill

The CRPTO Act is intended to increase transparency and consumer protections, and reduce conflicts of interest, through heightened disclosures and penalties. On May 5, 2023, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James...more

SEC Tackles Digital Assets in Reopened Proposal to Reinterpret Definition of “Exchange”

Whereas the original proposal did not directly discuss digital assets, the reopening release is mainly focused on digital asset platforms. On April 14, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a release...more

Illinois Considering Crypto Licensing

A legislative initiative in Illinois would establish licensing and consumer protection requirements for digital asset businesses serving consumers in the state. On February 21, 2023, the Illinois Department of Financial...more

Wyoming Stable Token Act Enacted Into Law

By authorizing the issuance of a stable token, “Blockchain Valley” leads the way in state digital asset adoption and integration. For the last few years, Wyoming has been a leader among US states at the intersection of...more

New House Subcommittee to Prioritize Crypto Oversight

The Financial Services Committee seeks to bring order to an industry many say has suffered from lack of proper rulemaking. On January 12, 2023, incoming House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry...more

SEC v. Ripple: Approaching Judgment Day

While a conclusion to the much-hyped case may be approaching, market participants should be wary of doomsday prognostications. As a new year begins, the digital assets industry is still enduring a deep and widespread crypto...more

LBRY Ruling: A Nice Read for the SEC

In granting the SEC’s motion for summary judgment, a federal court ruled that sales of LBC tokens were securities transactions. On November 7, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prevailed in a motion for...more

White House Issues Digital Asset Framework

The comprehensive framework, which spans multiple reports, aims to spur risk mitigation efforts and potentially a US central bank digital currency. On September 16, 2022, the White House published a fact sheet described...more

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