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Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

Ripple considers the SEC’s recent decision to abandon its appeal in the XRP case a major victory. As such, they view it as a promising sign for future U.S. crypto regulation. As Ripple continues to argue in its own legal battle with the SEC, the agency considers XRP to be...

Ripple Win: 5 Ways SEC Retreat Unleashes Southeast Asia's Crypto Art

Ripple Win: 5 Ways SEC Retreat Unleashes Southeast Asia's Crypto Art

• Commentary

The SEC's decision to drop its appeal against Ripple isn't just a win for Ripple. It's a potential seismic shift for crypto art in Southeast Asia. Regulatory uncertainty among crypto industries here in the US has continued for far too long. The SEC’s heavy-handed approach has quashed the sort of...

Ripple CLO: SEC Retreat Signals New Era for US Crypto?

Ripple CLO: SEC Retreat Signals New Era for US Crypto?

• Facts

The crypto world is buzzing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is well-known for its heavy-handed approach to digital assets. Finally, it appears the SEC is starting to take a step back. Relatedly, the SEC seems to have folded its tent on Mt. This dramatic change has ignited a firestorm...

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?

• Commentary

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...

Immutable's SEC Win Masks a Deeper Problem IMX Token Plunge

Immutable's SEC Win Masks a Deeper Problem IMX Token Plunge

• Commentary

The entire crypto industry let out a sigh of relief when Immutable announced that the SEC investigation had been closed. No enforcement action. That's huge. It validates the project's legitimacy, right? It should be all champagne and oyster shucking, celebrations, fireworks, right? Wrong.SEC Win Doesn't Equal Market ConfidenceLet's be brutally...

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...

SEC Caves: Ripple Victory a Turning Point for Crypto?

SEC Caves: Ripple Victory a Turning Point for Crypto?

• Facts

The SEC has announced that they won’t appeal the court’s decision in the Ripple case. This game-changing initiative is already sending ripples through the entire crypto ecosystem! This ruling could signal a significant shift in the SEC’s strategy regarding regulation of the crypto sector. Such a ruling would enhance investor...

SEC Retreats? 5 Reasons Why the Balina Case Drop Signals Crypto's Regulatory Shift

SEC Retreats? 5 Reasons Why the Balina Case Drop Signals Crypto's Regulatory Shift

• Commentary

The SEC has recently dismissed its case against Ian Balina. Ultimately, this judicial decision seems better understood as a cautionary indication than a legal determination. We’re not just talking semantics here — we’re talking about a possible tectonic shift in how the U.S. regulates crypto. The vague official line is...

SEC Retreats: What Ian Balina Case Drop Means for Crypto

SEC Retreats: What Ian Balina Case Drop Means for Crypto

• Facts

The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation is far from certain. These recent developments are cause for excitement. Recently, the SEC dropped its case against crypto influencer Ian Balina—a sign that the tides may be turning in the regulatory environment for crypto. Taken together, this sudden policy shift raises serious questions about...

SEC Abandons Case Against Crypto Promoter Ian Balina

SEC Abandons Case Against Crypto Promoter Ian Balina

• Regulation

Today the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will no longer pursue its case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. This development marks another step away from large-scale enforcement actions against the crypto industry. This decision comes on the heels of a string of similarly adverse actions by the...

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...