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Atkins Takes Helm at SEC, Prioritizes Crypto Clarity and Modernized Custody Rules

Atkins Takes Helm at SEC, Prioritizes Crypto Clarity and Modernized Custody Rules

• Regulation

Earlier this week, Paul Atkins was sworn in as SEC Chair. This begins the third official term he’s served with the agency. Shortly after the Senate confirmed Atkins, he got right to work defining his priorities. To his credit, he seems intent on laying out unambiguous regulatory guardrails for the...

SEC's Crypto Embrace A Trap? 5 Unintended Consequences of FIT21

SEC's Crypto Embrace A Trap? 5 Unintended Consequences of FIT21

• Commentary

Now returning to SEC Chair for a third time, Paul Atkins appears to be willing to work with Congress to make crypto work. He promises welcome clarity, touts entrepreneurs who deserve rules, and even gives a shout out to Hester Pierce, crypto’s favorite commissioner. Congress’ FIT21 is on the table,...

SEC Chair Signals Openness to Crypto Regulation: What It Means

SEC Chair Signals Openness to Crypto Regulation: What It Means

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The cryptocurrency world is preparing for a new future. Still, the new SEC Chair has at least signaled an openness to reconsidering known regulations. This seemingly small move could have enormous implications for crypto investors, businesses, and the future of the digital asset ecosystem. DeliciousNFT.com is your source for what...

SEC Commissioner Urges Clear Crypto Rules Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

SEC Commissioner Urges Clear Crypto Rules Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

• Regulation

First, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce raised alarm around the lack of clarity in existing crypto regulation in the US. Peirce recommended that the SEC issue clear rules around custodianship and classifications of assets for crypto assets. How else are we to find long-term and protect growth of the U.S. crypto...

Is SEC's Crypto 'Floor is Lava' Deliberate? The Uncomfortable Truth

Is SEC's Crypto 'Floor is Lava' Deliberate? The Uncomfortable Truth

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As Hester Peirce, one of the SEC’s own commissioners, puts it, trying to navigate today’s crypto regulations is like playing “Floor is Lava.” Floor is Lava! Let that sink in. The creators of that innovation playground, the same people responsible for maintaining a safe space for all, are waving red...

Crypto 'Floor is Lava': SEC's Peirce Demands Clearer US Rules

Crypto 'Floor is Lava': SEC's Peirce Demands Clearer US Rules

• Facts

Our view is that the U.S. crypto market is at a decisive inflection point. Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest risk of all, putting a damper on potential innovation and investment. As SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has so accurately put it, we are “in a period of no rules.” She compares...

SEC's Crypto 'Floor is Lava' Hurts Emerging Artists Most Here's Why

SEC's Crypto 'Floor is Lava' Hurts Emerging Artists Most Here's Why

• Commentary

Hester Peirce's "Floor is Lava" analogy? This declaration is not merely a witty soundbite – it’s very true for developing musicians. Most of them are struggling to make their creative futures in the colorful, underappreciated crusts of South East Asia. The SEC’s regulatory fog isn’t just a theoretical legal discussion,...

SEC Crypto Crackdown Unintended Consequences for Global DeFi Innovation

SEC Crypto Crackdown Unintended Consequences for Global DeFi Innovation

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The SEC’s reign of terror on the crypto industry in general, led by its new chair, is shaking DeFI to its core. The ideal is to protect investors, of course. I actually think this major crackdown might deeply and permanently kill global DeFi innovation, despite the best intentions. We’re arguing...

Crypto Regulation Clarity: What the SEC's Push Means for You

Crypto Regulation Clarity: What the SEC's Push Means for You

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The world of cryptocurrency is used to dramatic volatility, but these days it’s not just prices taking center stage. Since the start of 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made some big moves that indicate a new regulatory partnership with crypto firms. This is a major departure from...

El Salvador & SEC: A Crypto Regulatory Sandbox in the Making?

El Salvador & SEC: A Crypto Regulatory Sandbox in the Making?

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El Salvador's bold embrace of Bitcoin has positioned it as a fascinating, if controversial, player in the global crypto landscape. Now, the nation is exploring new avenues to deepen its involvement, and its recent discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signal a potentially groundbreaking development: a crypto...

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...