Citadel urges SEC caution on tokenized securities initiative

Citadel Securities advises the SEC to proceed carefully with tokenized securities, warning of market disruption and risks to institutional investors. They recommend structured rulemaking over informal guidance.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Drops Bullish Bitcoin And Crypto Bombshell | Bitcoinist.com

SEC Chair Paul Atkins expressed bullish views on Bitcoin and crypto, affirming regulatory support and stating Ethereum is not a security. The GENIUS Act is seen as beneficial for Ethereum.
Lawyers For Roman Storm Weigh Filing Mistrial Motion

Roman Storm’s defense team considers filing for a mistrial after failing to trace witness funds to Tornado Cash, potentially dismissing or retrying the case.
Cynthia Lummis and Senate Republicans push new crypto rules to expand CLARITY Act

Senate Republicans propose new crypto rules expanding the CLARITY Act, defining ancillary assets and Regulation DA to exempt certain token sales from SEC registration, seeking public feedback.
Fact Check: Did Jerome Powell Resign As Fed Chair?

A fake resignation letter attributed to Fed Chair Jerome Powell circulated online, sparking rumors. The letter, shared by US Senator Mike Lee, was quickly debunked due to formatting errors and inconsistencies.
Senate Crypto Framework: Tokens as Commodities, With a Catch

The U.S. Senate introduced a draft bill to regulate digital assets, classifying most tokens as commodities but applying securities laws if profits depend on managerial efforts.
Polymarket Finds Path Back To US Following Offshore Move | Bitcoinist.com

Polymarket, a crypto predictions platform, is returning to the US after acquiring QCX, following the closure of regulatory probes. The move reflects shifting attitudes toward crypto under the Trump administration.
US Banking Lobby Asks Regulators To Halt Charter Applications From Companies Like Ripple, Fidelity and Others – The Daily Hodl

US banking lobby groups urge regulators to delay charter approvals for crypto firms like Ripple and Fidelity, citing policy concerns and lack of public information.
FBI Ends Investigation Into Kraken Founder Jesse Powell, Returns Dozens of Seized Computers and Devices: Report – The Daily Hodl

The FBI has ended its investigation into Kraken founder Jesse Powell, returning seized devices. Powell claims the returned items prove his innocence regarding allegations involving a nonprofit he founded.
Coinbase Opens CFTC-Regulated Perp Futures to US Traders

Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering fractional contracts for BTC and ETH with up to 10x leverage, marking a milestone in regulated crypto derivatives.