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SEC's El Salvador Visit: Genuine Collaboration or a Regulatory Power Play?

SEC's El Salvador Visit: Genuine Collaboration or a Regulatory Power Play?

• Commentary

Just this month, the SEC made a trip to El Salvador to help establish a “cross-border regulatory sandbox.” This beautiful collaborative effort is just the tip of the iceberg. If so, are these examples of true collaboration? Or, are we really trying to prevent the U.S. from imposing its will...

SEC Eyes El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy

SEC Eyes El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy

• Regulation

President Nayib Bukele’s administration has positioned El Salvador as a global leader in the regulation of digital assets. This transition has drawn a lot of international interest. The nation took a brave stance in adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. Its ambitious plans for a “Bitcoin City” really made it unique....

Crypto Regulation 2025: SEC Shifts & Stablecoin Showdown?

Crypto Regulation 2025: SEC Shifts & Stablecoin Showdown?

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The world of cryptocurrency never stops moving, and neither does the regulatory environment around it. As we look toward 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going through a historic transition. We may soon witness dramatic new legislation on stablecoins. DeliciousNFT.com is on hand to unscramble these news items....

SEC's Crypto Meme Is This the End of Fair Regulation?

SEC's Crypto Meme Is This the End of Fair Regulation?

• Commentary

The Securities and Exchange Commission. The supposed bastion of fair markets. These days, it’s starting to seem more like a Spotify for memes, spitting out… well, memes. That’s precisely the problem. When a regulatory body uses meme culture, it deserves to be interrogated. Are we witnessing a real strategic re-orientation,...

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....

The SEC's Crypto Crackdown – Is Retail Protection a Smokescreen?

The SEC's Crypto Crackdown – Is Retail Protection a Smokescreen?

• Commentary

The SEC is increasing its enforcement in the crypto industry. At the same time, they are framing this move as a noble crusade to save the average investor—like you and me—from harm. I'm not so sure. Call me cynical, but something smells fishy. So is this for real — an...

SEC's Crypto Shift A Trap? Why Regulatory Capture Fears Are Overblown

SEC's Crypto Shift A Trap? Why Regulatory Capture Fears Are Overblown

• Commentary

Look, I get it. Anytime an industry lies in bed with its regulators, the trip wire begins to snap. Especially in the crypto space, where the Wild West spirit continues to hang around. The narrative brewing is that the SEC's recent crypto charm offensive—the roundtables, the "open door" policy—is a...

SEC Signals Openness to Crypto Input Amid Regulatory Capture Concerns

SEC Signals Openness to Crypto Input Amid Regulatory Capture Concerns

• Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a new era of transparency with crypto regulation. This is all happening against the backdrop of increasing calls for regulatory capture in the quickly changing digital asset space. The SEC's recent activities, including hosting several crypto roundtable discussions and panels, signal a...

Crypto's Regulatory Capture: Is the SEC Really Listening?

Crypto's Regulatory Capture: Is the SEC Really Listening?

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We know the world of cryptocurrency can be ever-changing, and at times, confusing. It’s always been a moving target with rapid tech development and changing regulatory tides. DeliciousNFT.com aims to make things easier and clearer. We specialize in providing the raw sting of how these changes affect the decentralized universe....

Coinbase Faces Oregon Lawsuit: Is This SEC's Ghost Haunting Crypto?

Coinbase Faces Oregon Lawsuit: Is This SEC's Ghost Haunting Crypto?

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Oregon’s Attorney General is poised to file a lawsuit against Coinbase. Such action would be reminiscent of a case that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) threw out earlier. This court filing raises broader issues around a potential return of the SEC’s former, more muscular regulatory agenda. The ruling begs...

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...