SEC declares ‘covered’ stablecoins like USDT and USDC are not securities, no registration needed for minting or redeeming - The agency also stated that those wishing to create and or redeem covered stablecoins will be able to do so with having to notify the SEC.

Stablecoins Are Not Securities, Says SEC—But Yield-Bearing Tokens May Be Different - Trump's SEC says that stablecoins tied to and backed by the U.S. dollar generally aren't securities—but some questions remain.

U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee - The panel voted to advance the confirmations of Paul Atkins to run the SEC and Jonathan Gould to lead the OCC, both of which would have a big say in crypto.

Circle files S-1 ahead of long-awaited IPO - Circle filed a public prospectus with the SEC in one of its first steps to going public

USDC issuer Circle files IPO prospectus with SEC as stablecoin legislation looms - Filing comes day after company said it had confidentially submitted a draft registration statement S-1 form with the SEC.

US Rep. Bryan Steil Talks GENIUS Act vs. STABLE Act: Minor Differences, Big Crypto Impact - The STABLE Act and GENIUS Act are nearing alignment, paving the way for US stablecoin regulation. With bipartisan backing and SEC/CFTC support, a clear legal framework could emerge soon. However, global regulators are wary of the implications.The post US Rep. Bryan Steil Talks GENIUS Act vs. STAB...

Incoming CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz Discusses Crypto Spot Market Regulation - Brian Quintenz’s discussions with lawmakers highlight the CFTC’s growing role in regulating crypto, with a focus on spot markets and collaboration with the SEC.The post Incoming CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz Discusses Crypto Spot Market Regulation appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Stablecoin issuer Circle taps JP Morgan Chase, Citi ahead of its planned IPO filing in late April: report - Circle previously attempted to go public via a SPAC merger in 2021 as well as confidential filing with the SEC in 2024.

Trump's Pick to Run SEC Paul Atkins Promises New Crypto Stance, Gets Few Questions - Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins testified in a confirmation hearing beside Trump's OCC nominee, Jonathan Gould, though crypto wasn't a central topic.

Why GameStop Sold Crypto Before Its Latest Bitcoin Bet - In 2022 and 2023, GameStop saw $85 million in proceeds from selling digital assets, according to an SEC filing.

SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss DeFi, tokenization at newly scheduled roundtables - The SEC has scheduled four more roundtables to clarify crypto regulation, moving away from its previous enforcement approach.

SEC Schedules Four New Roundtables for Crypto Task Force - The SEC is aiming to discuss and solve regulatory issues around crypto trading, custody, tokenization, and decentralized finance.

SEC drops investigation into Australian crypto firm Immutable as regulatory shift continues - The U.S. SEC has closed yet another investigation into a crypto firm, this time an investigation it lodged against crypto company Immutable.

Ripple opts not to cross-appeal as SEC case nears resolution - Ripple has decided not to cross-appeal, the firm's chief legal officer said, bringing the SEC's case quickly to a close.

Fidelity Files for Spot Solana ETF on Cboe Exchange - Cboe Exchange, which the ETF would be listed on, submitted a 19b-4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.

SEC Drops its Investigation into Immutable - The Australian crypto company disclosed it had received a Wells notice from the U.S. SEC last November.