Navigating the New Frontier of Digital Assets and Tokenization — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
Episode 3 - The Freeman Law Project - Cryptocurrency Regulation and Taxation: A Brief Primer
Stablecoin Initiatives Launch, AI and Crypto Companies Seek Bank Charters - A major U.S. financial institution that operates the world’s largest money transfer network recently announced “the launch of USDPT, its U.S....more
The federal banking agencies have jointly issued proposed rules intended to modernize the regulatory capital framework for banks of all sizes that mark a substantial departure from their approach in 2023 to implement the...more
U.S. Crypto Companies Announce Initiatives Aimed at Institutional Adoption - According to reports, the Solana Foundation recently announced the launch of the Solana Developer Platform (SDP). The SDP reportedly bundles...more
US Payments Companies Continue Crypto Acquisitions, Integrations - A major U.S. financial services company that operates one of the world’s largest payment networks recently announced “a definitive agreement to acquire...more
Financial Institutions and Crypto Payments Companies Launch Products, Collaborations - A major U.S. financial institution that operates one of the world’s largest card payment networks recently announced its Crypto Partner...more
On January 28, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance, Division of Investment Management and Division of Trading and Markets issued a Statement on Tokenized Securities that...more
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) plays a central role in shaping the global regulatory landscape for financial market regulation. IOSCO reports have significant implications for the Commodity...more
The Staff statement provides a technology-neutral framework for understanding securities tokenization models and emphasizes the consistent application of the securities laws to such models....more
Foreign and U.S. Companies Launch Stablecoins, File for OCC Trust Charters - The issuer of the USDT stablecoin recently announced the launch of USAT, which is described in a company blog post as “the federally regulated,...more
The New York Stock Exchange just announced plans for a new tokenized securities platform, marking a significant shift towards 24/7 global markets. ...more
Tokenization of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fund interests is rapidly gaining traction in Asia, as fund managers and service providers seek to leverage blockchain technology to enhance liquidity, broaden...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued a no-action letter to the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in connection with the registered clearing agency’s pilot blockchain-based securities tokenization program....more
On December 11, 2025, the Depository Trust Co. (DTC) received what could prove to be a landmark no-action letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets. In that...more
On December 11, 2025, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a no-action letter to The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) concerning a pilot version (the “Preliminary...more
On September 8, 2025, Nasdaq submitted a first-of-its-kind application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend Nasdaq rules to permit the trading of tokenized securities alongside traditional, non-tokenized...more
In this episode of the Crypto Exchange, host Genna Garver is joined by David Labhart from ACA Group to discuss the dynamic landscape of digital assets and blockchain technology. David, who brings extensive experience from his...more
New Stablecoins Launch in Europe, U.S. Credit Card Offers Bitcoin Rewards - Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish recently published a press release announcing that its European affiliate, Bullish Europe, will be the first...more
The U.S. regulatory environment for digital assets has never been more promising for the industry. Since the change in administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has committed to stemming what it has...more
Fintech and Digital Asset Companies Announce New Blockchains, Payment Networks - According to a recent press release, a crypto investment firm and a major U.S. payments and fintech company have jointly developed a...more
On September 8, Nasdaq took a significant step towards revolutionizing the trading landscape by filing with the SEC to enable trading of tokenized securities listed on its exchange starting in 2026. This move, if approved,...more
At the beginning of July, SEC Chair Paul Atkins painted a picture: tokenization was the “next step” in the evolution of securities. Generally, tokenization entails creating a digital representation of a real-world asset —...more
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued a statement on Certain Protocol Staking Activities, essentially articulating the Division’s view that “Protocol Staking Activities,” do not involve the offer and sale...more
Key Points - - The SEC’s Crypto Task Force acknowledges past hostility toward digital assets and aims to create more sensible regulations. - Tokenized securities face complex regulatory challenges, including compliance...more
This is the final article in our three-part series focused on a key question: as bank-fintech partnerships continue to play a vital role in driving financial services, how does the industry make this system safer and better?...more
On February 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) published a new staff statement intended to clarify the application of federal securities laws to meme coins....more