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Navigating Crypto Regulations: Where to Incorporate in 2025
Read More: Navigating Crypto Regulations: Where to Incorporate in 2025Incorporating a crypto business in 2025 entails careful jurisdiction selection due to varying legal clarity and regulatory landscapes. U.S. founders face challenges but can benefit from evolving legislation. Alternatives like Singapore, UAE, and offshore locales offer distinct advantages and risks, requiring a tailored approach based on business needs and compliance structures.
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Executive Order Opens Crypto for 401(k) Investors
Read More: Executive Order Opens Crypto for 401(k) InvestorsOn August 7, 2025, the White House announced an executive order allowing U.S. retirement savers to invest part of their 401(k) accounts in alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. This change aims to broaden investment choices for over 90 million Americans while establishing new fiduciary guidelines and regulations.
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Understanding the SEC’s August 2025 Update Regarding Crypto Staking
Read More: Understanding the SEC’s August 2025 Update Regarding Crypto StakingOn August 5, 2025, the SEC clarified that specific liquid staking activities may not constitute securities if providers adhere strictly to defined administrative roles. Staking Receipt Tokens serve as ownership evidence, not investment contracts. Non-compliance with assumptions could incur legal risks, especially in models involving discretion or guarantees.
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Understanding SEC’s Staking Regulations for Crypto
Read More: Understanding SEC’s Staking Regulations for CryptoThe SEC’s staff statements from May and August 2025 clarify that certain protocol staking activities on PoS blockchains may not be classified as securities. However, the guidance is limited, specifically excluding staking arrangements with active third-party involvement or yield generation. DAO governance staking remains unaddressed, requiring careful legal analysis for compliance.
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Impact of the Ripple-SEC Settlement on the Crypto Industry
Read More: Impact of the Ripple-SEC Settlement on the Crypto IndustryOn August 7, 2025, the SEC and Ripple Labs concluded their legal dispute, dismissing appeals related to the classification of XRP sales. The joint stipulation reflects a mutual decision to avoid further litigation. This case has implications for crypto regulation, offering insights on token classification and the limits of enforcement. Ripple can now operate without…
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Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash Verdict: What It Means for Crypto
Read More: Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash Verdict: What It Means for CryptoOn August 6, 2025, Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, received a mixed verdict from a federal jury, convicting him only of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Major charges for money laundering and sanctions evasion resulted in a deadlock, raising questions on the legal liability of software developers in crypto.
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CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges
Read More: CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered ExchangesOn August 4, 2025, the CFTC announced the approval of spot crypto trading on federally registered exchanges, marking a significant regulatory shift towards integrating digital assets with traditional finance. This initiative, in collaboration with the SEC, aims to enhance consumer protection, institutional access, and market integrity, creating a more coherent regulatory framework.
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Project Crypto: A New Era in U.S. Financial Regulation
Read More: Project Crypto: A New Era in U.S. Financial RegulationIn a significant speech, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins proposed “Project Crypto,” a regulatory initiative aimed at positioning the U.S. as a leader in crypto markets. The project focuses on clarifying token classifications, supporting tokenized securities, modernizing custody rules, and facilitating innovation while reconsidering financial intermediaries. It aims to reshape U.S. financial regulation for blockchain and…
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U.S. Digital Asset Policy: Key Recommendations from the Working Group
Read More: U.S. Digital Asset Policy: Key Recommendations from the Working GroupOn July 30, 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets presented a fact sheet to position the U.S. as a leader in digital finance. The recommendations include enhancing regulatory clarity, fast-tracking rulemaking, and modernizing banking practices, while reaffirming opposition to U.S. central bank digital currency, aiming to promote innovation and protect investors.
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Senate Committee Proposes Digital Asset Regulations
Read More: Senate Committee Proposes Digital Asset RegulationsThe U.S. Senate Committee on Banking has released a Discussion Draft to clarify regulations for digital assets, aiming for consumer protection and financial stability. Key aspects include defining digital assets, clarifying SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, establishing stablecoin regulations, enhancing consumer disclosures, and ensuring custodial practices to prevent failures. The draft opens pathways for formal legislative…