SEC Ends Investigation into Crypto.com as Regulatory Climate Shifts
The SEC has concluded its seven-month probe into Crypto.com without taking enforcement action, marking a significant shift in crypto regulation under new leadership. This development comes amid broader policy changes and dropped investigations into other major crypto platforms.
SEC Expands Crypto Dialogue: Four New Roundtables to Shape Digital Asset Regulation
The SEC announces four additional cryptocurrency roundtables between April-June 2024, focusing on trading, custody, tokenization and DeFi. This expanded initiative under Acting Chairman Uyeda signals an evolution in the agency's approach to developing clear frameworks for digital assets.
SEC and Binance Agree to 60-Day Legal Pause as New Crypto Task Force Forms
A federal judge has granted a temporary suspension in the SEC's lawsuit against Binance while a new regulatory task force reviews cryptocurrency policies. The pause could influence similar cases and signals potential shifts in U.S. crypto regulation.
SEC Downsizes Crypto Enforcement Unit in Major Regulatory Shift
The SEC is significantly reducing its cryptocurrency oversight by reassigning over 50 staff members from its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. This restructuring aligns with the administration's push for lighter crypto regulation and includes new policies requiring commissioner approval for investigations.