“Market participants engaging in this technology deserve clear regulatory rules of the road,” Atkins said. Speaking at the SEC’s crypto roundtable—an initiative launched by the Republican-led commission to reassess how securities laws apply to digital assets—Atkins signaled a shift in tone.

A top U.S. securities regulator known for her supportive stance on the cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday that new models for trading securities known as "tokenization" must still meet regulations for other securities.

A crypto advocate recently shared insight on the state of the SEC's evolving crypto regulations and the future of the industry in the U.S. Author: Rob Nelson. Publish date: Feb 8, 2024 8:00 AM EST.

Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have come up with a strategic program, “crypto sandbox,” making it much easier for foreign tourists to stay in Thailand.

While Gary Gensler might continue to deride crypto, evolving SEC regulations demonstrate it isn't going anywhere. Author: Rob Nelson. Publish date: Jan 15, 2024 8:00 AM EST.

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase's petition to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prod it toward a system of tailored rules for digital assets was rejected by the regulator on Friday.

The SEC has said its crypto regulations may change based on “numerous undertakings” it is currently pursuing and that developing new rules would take it away from other duties, the court said.

The crypto industry largely believes it operates in a regulatory gray area not governed by existing U.S. securities laws, and that new legislation is needed to regulate the sector.