Tag: enforcement

MiCA's Promise, Enforcement Peril? Coinbase's EU License Exposes Regulatory Risks

MiCA's Promise, Enforcement Peril? Coinbase's EU License Exposes Regulatory Risks

• Commentary

Coinbase waving its newly minted MiCA license like a victory flag, in the manner depicted below, across the EU – awesome, right? Standardized regulations, unified market access. But hold on. Before we pop the champagne, let's ask ourselves: is this a genuine step forward, or just a cleverly disguised race...

SEC Chair Vows to Overhaul Crypto Regulations, End "Regulation by Enforcement"

SEC Chair Vows to Overhaul Crypto Regulations, End "Regulation by Enforcement"

• Regulation

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has promised to make the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation radically different. He guarantees that he will transition to formal policymaking rather than use ad-hoc enforcement actions. Atkins’ stated priorities as Chairman include encouraging innovation and protecting investors. He provides a rhetorical echo of President Donald...

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

Atkins' SEC Promise: Is 'Regulation by Enforcement' Really Ending?

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What new SEC Chair Paul Atkins has in mind is nothing short of a revolution – a simple yet bold US crypto asset policy modernization. His commitment? To stop regulation by enforcement and bring in an age of clear, observable rulemaking. It sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Almost as good feeling...

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

SEC's Crypto Overhaul: Atkins Vows End to 'Regulation by Enforcement'

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been under fire for its regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency space. Critics call its approach to enforcement “regulation by enforcement.” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, better known as “Crypto Mom,” has been calling for a more sensible and visionary regulatory approach. She is not...

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

SEC's Ripple Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

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The SEC losing its appeal against Ripple in March 2025. Let that sink in. After years of legal contortions, here is the state of our union. Beneath the surface of Ripple's victory lies a much larger question: Is this the beginning of the end for the SEC's strategy of regulating...

SEC Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

SEC Retreat: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation by Enforcement?

• Commentary

The SEC dropped its appeal against Ripple? Color me skeptical. I mean, I know Ripple’s CLO is uncorking the champagne and declaring it a day of victory, but why? Or is the SEC making a smart tactical withdrawal? Perhaps they are pulling back, retrenching and remobilizing to come at them...

Crypto Regulation: What's Next? SEC Enforcement Under Scrutiny

Crypto Regulation: What's Next? SEC Enforcement Under Scrutiny

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Cryptocurrency is the wild west of finance — it’s like tiptoeing through a minefield. Beyond that obstacle, regulatory bodies – such as the SEC – are ever-shifting their focus, making the challenge even greater. Companies operating in this arena must be constantly engaged and on their feet to be compliant....

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...