regulators
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SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets: Key Insights from Paul Atkins
Read More: SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets: Key Insights from Paul AtkinsIn Paul Atkins’ speech, “The SEC’s Approach to Digital Assets,” he indicates a shift in the SEC’s regulatory stance, from strict enforcement to embracing digital asset innovation while prioritizing market integrity. He introduces a taxonomy for digital assets, distinguishing between securities and non-securities based on their functionality. Atkins highlights that tokens might evolve from investment…
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Do Kwon Pleads Guilty — What It Means for Global Crypto Markets
Read More: Do Kwon Pleads Guilty — What It Means for Global Crypto MarketsOn August 12, 2025, Do Hyeong Kwon, ex-CEO of Terraform Labs, pled guilty to major financial fraud charges in a New York court. His schemes misled investors about the stability of an algorithmic stablecoin, resulting in massive losses. His case serves as a warning about accountability in cryptocurrency marketing and legal standards.
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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…
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Understanding the ASIC v Wallet Ventures Decision on Digital Assets
Read More: Understanding the ASIC v Wallet Ventures Decision on Digital AssetsOn July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia dismissed the ASIC appeal in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd, affirming that Finder Wallet’s “Finder Earn” does not qualify as a “debenture” under the Corporations Act 2001, thus exempting it from licensing. This ruling impacts regulatory clarity for crypto-asset products.
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California’s First DFAL Crypto Enforcement: Coinme’s Case Explained
Read More: California’s First DFAL Crypto Enforcement: Coinme’s Case ExplainedOn June 25, 2025, the California DFPI enforced the Digital Financial Assets Law against Coinme, Inc. for violating transaction limits and disclosure requirements. Coinme must pay $51,700 in restitution and a $300,000 penalty while complying with new regulations. This marks increased scrutiny in the crypto sector aimed at consumer protection.