OpenSea, the global leader in the NFT market, is stepping up against the SEC. On April 9, 2025, the platform sent a formal letter to Commissioner Hester Peirce to defend a clear point: NFTs are not financial securities, and OpenSea is neither a broker nor an exchange.
Long suppressed by regulations deemed hostile, the American crypto industry may be on the brink of a major turnaround. Indeed, Donald Trump's return to the White House is accompanied by a clear shift in direction: to make the United States a bastion of financial technologies. An unprecedented discourse is taking root at the top of the state, driven by a desire to break away from the Biden era. Behind the announcements, a strategy is taking shape, promising a new momentum for cryptos and a rehabilitation of the sector in the eyes of regulators.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable titled "Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading" on April 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together key figures from the crypto industry and traditional finance to discuss the development of a regulatory framework tailored to crypto trading.
Wall Street opens its doors to XRP. Teucrium Investment Advisors is set to launch the very first ETF backed by Ripple's native asset on American soil. A leveraged product, with no direct holdings, which reflects the growing desire of traditional financial markets to capture the volatility (and potential profits) of the crypto ecosystem. While the industry is still waiting for the green light for a spot XRP ETF, this launch sounds like a strategic accelerator.
The crypto market may soon experience a major new phase with the impending approval of Solana ETFs. For several years, investors have been seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios through regulated financial products. The introduction of ETFs based on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum has already shown increasing interest. Today, Solana may well follow this trend.
Paul Atkins takes the stage, Gensler exits through the back door, and Trumpian stablecoins dance on the blurry line between regulation and personal ambition. It's a true crypto western.
Elon Musk's influence now transcends the boundaries of the technology industry. As the billionaire expands his grip on key sectors – from electric cars to social media – his unprecedented closeness with the SEC raises urgent concerns. Maxine Waters, an influential Democratic figure, sounds the alarm: Musk's privileged access to sensitive data from the financial agency could threaten market stability. Between conflicts of interest and systemic risk, the stakes go beyond mere corporate rivalries.
When justice resolves a long-standing conflict, markets do not hesitate to draw their conclusions. Thus, the end of the duel between Ripple and the SEC goes beyond the judicial framework: it reshapes the future of XRP. As regulatory uncertainty fades, a new dynamic emerges. Predictive markets are already getting excited: is an XRP ETF now inevitable? With influential players watching for any opening, Ripple may finally see a door that has long been closed open. But, is the SEC ready to take this step?
Crypto regulation is entering a crucial phase. The SEC, long seen as an inflexible barrier, is orchestrating a series of four roundtables between April and June. Trading, asset custody, tokenization, and DeFi: these key themes outline an unprecedented roadmap. Behind this initiative, a strategic shift is emerging, marked by the erosion of the Gensler doctrine. Analysis.
After more than four years of legal battles, Ripple Labs has decided to abandon its counter-appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus bringing an end to one of the most publicized cases in the crypto sector.
After a decisive legal victory against the SEC, XRP, Ripple's cryptocurrency, is experiencing a meteoric rise. This advancement has propelled its price and rekindled the hopes of investors betting on a bright future for blockchain. Analysts are forecasting a spectacular increase, with price targets potentially reaching unprecedented heights.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently voted in a closed session to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk regarding the late disclosure of his acquisition of Twitter shares. Of the five commissioners, four voted in favor of the lawsuit, while Mark Uyeda, the SEC's interim chairman, was the only one to oppose it. Why? An explosive case involving regulation, tensions, and suspicions of political motivations.
Commissioner Hester Peirce, now head of the SEC's crypto task force, announced that projects using NFTs as a funding mechanism may soon be exempt from securities regulations.
The end of the endless legal battle between the SEC and Ripple surprised no one, as investors had already anticipated this withdrawal due to a pro-crypto shift driven by the Trump administration. While the announcement marked the closure of one of the sector's most emblematic legal cases, the markets had already priced in this outcome well before it was officially announced.
Ah, the SEC... that watchdog of the crypto markets that sometimes gives us cold sweats. But this time, it has decided to put away its whistle and offer us a little breath of fresh air. On March 20, 2025, in an (almost) historic statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission clarified a point that many miners were waiting for like the thaw of spring: NO, mining in Proof-of-Work (PoW) does not constitute an offer of securities!
The battle between Ripple and the SEC lasted four years, plunging the crypto market into increasing uncertainty. Thus, investors remained skeptical, while XRP faced constant pressure on its legitimacy. Against all odds, the SEC dropped its lawsuits, a decision perceived as a historic victory for Ripple and a decisive turning point for its native token.
SEC VS Ripple: The final clap! The American crypto regulator drops its lawsuit against Ripple. All the details in this article!
A Polkadot crypto ETF filed with Nasdaq: 21Shares is betting big! Here is everything you need to know about this initiative.
Solana, the rising star of cryptocurrencies, dances with the giants of the CME. Its futures contracts sow the hope for an ETF, but the SEC plays the cautious divas. Guaranteed suspense!
The crypto universe is taking a new step with the arrival of a potential SUI ETF. Indeed, Canary Capital has officially submitted a filing to the SEC to register the first exchange-traded fund related to Sui. If approved, this project could provide broader institutional access to this digital asset and accelerate its adoption.
XRP, this rebellious insurgent, rises from the ashes while Ethereum stumbles. The crypto-sphere holds its breath: the established order wavers, and the throne of altcoins threatens to change hands.
Crypto ETFs are crashing down like an uncontrollable wave. Avalanche joins the dance, but history has taught us that markets sometimes have a short memory... and a brutal correction.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon abandon its initiative to require certain crypto companies to register as exchanges. Mark Uyeda, acting chairman of the SEC, has asked the agency's teams to explore ways to waive this regulatory change.
Bitwise is preparing an Aptos ETF: a major breakthrough or too risky a bet for crypto investors? The details in this article.
On March 7th, the White House will host a historic summit bringing together the biggest names in the crypto industry. This event, orchestrated by David Sacks, could mark a decisive turning point for the future of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently intensified its efforts to clarify the regulation of crypto assets. On March 3, 2025, the SEC announced that its Crypto Task Force would hold a series of roundtables entitled "Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity" to discuss key issues related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The first session, scheduled for March 21, will focus on "How Did We Get Here and How to Get Out – Defining the Status of Security."
Altcoin ETFs are arriving, but the initial frenzy seems to dissipate quickly. Savvy investors prefer direct acquisition on platforms, far from these newly reinvented promises.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized the proposal from NYSE Arca to list and trade a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Cardano (ADA) on behalf of the cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale. This recognition, occurring on February 24, 2025, marks the beginning of the regulatory process during which the SEC will evaluate the proposal and make a decision on its approval or rejection.
The SEC, once a bastion of conservatism, is finally awakening to the enchanting song of cryptocurrencies. ETFs are making a grand entrance, and the agency, once inflexible, seems to be discovering the virtues of compromise.
Binance US announces the resumption of deposits and withdrawals in United States dollars (USD), ending 18 months of suspension of its services. This reactivation comes as the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is becoming clearer in the United States.