Ripple CLO Writes to SEC for Clarity on Tokens and Investment Contracts
Ripple’s CLO Stuart Alderoty has written to the SEC seeking clarity on differentiating crypto tokens from investment contracts, citing regulatory gaps and urging Congress to establish new legal standards.
Rep. Steil urges restraint on adding ‘non-germane items’ to crypto bills
Rep. Bryan Steil urges lawmakers to avoid adding unrelated items to crypto bills, emphasizing the need for clear regulations. Key bills include the GENIUS Act and a market structure bill, with bipartisan support for crypto innovation.
Ripple proposes “network maturity” test to determine when crypto tokens stop being securities
Ripple Labs proposed a ‘network maturity’ test with criteria like $1B market cap and 10-year operation to determine when crypto tokens should no longer be classified as securities.
France Detains 24 in Explosive Crypto Kidnapping Plots – Featured Bitcoin News
French authorities detained 24 individuals involved in kidnapping plots targeting crypto elites, raising security concerns and prompting industry warnings about violent abduction attempts.
AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks Says the US Could Buy More Bitcoin – Decrypt
David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar, suggested expanding the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by purchasing more Bitcoin if done budget-neutrally. He emphasized the link between Bitcoin, AI, and energy infrastructure.
BRICS Bank Fuels Russia’s De-Dollarization Push—Global Finance Faces Reset – Economics Bitcoin News
Russia is leveraging the BRICS Bank to accelerate de-dollarization, promoting non-dollar financing and challenging Western financial dominance through a multipolar global system.
India’s Crypto Sector Rallies for Tax Change as Trump Spurs Market Optimism – News Bytes Bitcoin News
India’s crypto industry is pushing for tax reforms, leveraging optimism from Trump’s potential return to power. Engagement with policymakers has increased significantly, with discussions now happening weekly or monthly.
Trump’s Crypto Czar Accuses Elizabeth Warren of Using Biden’s Autopen to Target Crypto Community – “The Defiant”
Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks accuses Elizabeth Warren of using Biden’s autopen to target the crypto community, claiming she aims to drive it offshore with regulatory hostility.
Nasdaq files for 21Shares Sui ETF, kicking off SEC review
Nasdaq filed for 21Shares to list a spot Sui ETF in the US, initiating SEC review. The SEC must decide by Jan. 18, 2026. 21Shares already offers Sui ETPs in Europe.
Elon Musk Announces Limited Beta Testing for X Money Payment Platform News ETHNews
Elon Musk announces limited beta testing for X Money, a payment platform aiming for 2025 launch. X secures 41 US licenses, faces regulatory scrutiny, and may integrate Dogecoin.
