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Chairman Atkins Outlines SEC’s New Roadmap for Crypto Reform

In a May 12, 2025 Keynote Address before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Crypto Task Force’s fourth industry roundtable on digital assets, newly-minted Chair Paul Atkins laid out a sweeping vision for...more

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New Digital Asset Regulatory Framework: Analysis of the Latest Discussion

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In a significant development for the digital asset industry, Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture have released a comprehensive discussion draft of proposed legislation...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - May 2025 #2

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U.S. Fintech Companies Announce Stablecoin Initiatives - Several major U.S. fintech companies recently announced stablecoin initiatives. In one development, Mesh, a Dubai-based digital asset startup, announced that it has...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - May 2025

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U.S. Companies Continue Stablecoin Payment Integrations, Product Launches - According to a recent press release, a major multinational payment card services company has announced several new programs to support global...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - April 2025 #4

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Companies Announce Digital Asset Payment Networks - The issuer of the USDC stablecoin recently published a white paper outlining its plans to launch “CPN,” a new payments network that aims to “bring[] financial institutions...more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - March 27, 2025

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On March 25, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple Labs’ chief legal officer, announced that Ripple intends to drop its cross-appeal against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that is currently pending before the U.S. Court of...more

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Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – March 2025

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets. While the use cases for blockchain...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - March 2025 #4

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Digital Asset Companies Announce Strategic Acquisitions - According to a recent press release, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - March 2025

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Digital Asset Companies Continue New Product Launches - Decentralized finance (DeFi) startup Figure Markets recently announced that it has launched “the first interest-bearing transferable stablecoin native to a public...more

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SEC Commissioner Calls for Public Input on Crypto Asset Regulation

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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force recently underscored the new administration’s commitment to engage with digital asset market participants in the near...more

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Some Securities Stability for Stablecoins: Judge Torres Rules GYEN is not a Security

Although the U.S. Government under President Trump has flipped the script on its approach to cryptocurrency in just a matter of weeks, one big question that is still out there is will the courts chill the recent enthusiasm of...more

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Beyond the Blockchain: What’s Next for Digital Assets After Explosive Growth in 2024

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Web3 represents the next evolution of the internet, characterized by decentralized networks and blockchain technology, enabling user-centric platforms and applications with enhanced security and data ownership. Digital...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - February 2025 #4

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U.S. Digital Asset Companies Continue Product Launches, Market Expansion - U.S. nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea recently announced the launch of its new OS2 digital asset trading platform, which expands into...more

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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Few Weeks in Web3 Law: February 14, 2025

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The first weeks of February have been eventful for digital asset regulation, with major policy shifts, legal battles and legislative initiatives shaping the future of Web3. The SEC’s formation of a dedicated crypto rulemaking...more

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Crypto Capital of the Planet, but Without CBDCs

On January 23, President Trump issued an Executive Order and accompanying Fact Sheet intending to promote “United States leadership in digital assets and financial technology while protecting economic liberty.” Entitled...more

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White House Announces First Steps Toward New Policies Supporting Cryptocurrencies and Digital Financial Technology

President Trump has taken the first steps toward fulfilling his promise to reverse the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets by issuing an executive order that establishes a framework for fostering the growth of...more

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President Trump’s Crypto Czar Outlines Federal Government’s New Approach to Digital Assets

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On February 4, President Trump’s Crypto Czar, David Sacks, held a press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the new Administration’s plans for cryptocurrency regulation. Sacks was joined by Senate Banking Committee Chairman...more

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David Sacks’ Press Conference on Digital Assets; Newly Proposed Stablecoin Legislation; Reshuffle at the SEC

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On February 4, 2025, David Sacks, informally referred to as the “Crypto Czar,” held a press conference to outline the administration’s policy direction for blockchain technology and digital assets. Sacks emphasized the...more

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What’s in Your (Crypto) Wallet? Trump’s Executive Order on Digital Financial Technology

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Last week, President Trump issued an executive order, titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” (EO), establishing the administration’s policy to promote digital asset technologies and the...more

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Trump Executive Order on Digital Assets Charts a Fresh Course for the Industry

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On Jan. 23, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” The order signals a sea change in the federal government’s treatment of Bitcoin and other...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order on Crypto as SEC Signals Enforcement Shift

On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” establishing his Administration’s policy “to support the responsible growth and use...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order on Digital Assets

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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

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Is the Future of Digital Assets in the United States Bright Again?

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Yes, indeed! What Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple Labs called “Gensler’s reign of terror” ended with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation upon President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Paul...more

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President Trump’s First Week in Office is a Momentous One for Digital Assets: An Executive Order, Repeal of SAB 121 and a Clear...

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BANKS, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND THE DIGITAL ASSETS SECTOR - Just four days after his inauguration, President Donald Trump has initiated a fundamental shift in federal policy on digital assets with a...more

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Crypto Week in Review - January 2025

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The Trump administration’s first week back in office was marked by a flurry of crypto-related activity among regulators, lawmakers, and the market itself....more

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