The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has updated its regulations to include national trust banks in the payment stablecoin framework, marking a significant shift in regulatory oversight.
Kansas legislators have introduced a proposal that would create a state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund and connect it to how the state handles certain unclaimed property. If advanced, the bill could shape public-sector custody practices and influence compliance expectations for firms holding customer crypto.
The SEC has opened a call for candidates to fill vacancies on its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. While the announcement does not mention crypto specifically, the committee’s recommendations can influence how the SEC approaches fundraising rules that may intersect with tokenized securities and other crypto-adjacent capital formation activity.
The SEC has named Keith E. Cassidy as Director of the Division of Examinations, the unit responsible for inspecting SEC-registered firms. While the announcement did not outline new crypto priorities, leadership changes in the exams program can influence which risks and...
The SEC has announced new senior leadership appointments in its Division of Corporation Finance, including a Deputy Director role overseeing disclosure operations, policy, and rulemaking.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named J. Russell “Rusty” McGranahan as General Counsel. The role oversees the agency’s legal strategy, including litigation and interpretations that can shape how crypto-related cases.
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, offering a window into how the agency is thinking about market oversight and cross-border coordination while broader SEC work on crypto policy