US SEC Chair Atkins: Education is key for crypto in retirement accounts
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports crypto in 401(k) plans but stresses the need for investor education on risks. Regulatory changes and new retirement products may expand crypto access.
Labour Call to Ban Crypto Political Donations an ‘Attack’, Says Reform UK – Decrypt
Labour MP Pat McFadden proposes banning crypto political donations in the UK, citing concerns over illicit funding. Reform UK, which accepts crypto donations, calls it a political attack. Crypto advocates argue KYC checks ensure transparency.
SEC Considers Regulatory Exemption to Advance Asset Tokenization Ethereum ETHNews
The SEC is considering a regulatory exemption for asset tokenization projects to ease requirements. Current exemptions like Reg D and Reg A remain, while new bills like GENIUS and CLARITY advance crypto oversight.
SEC Chair Atkins considers innovation exemption to boost tokenization
SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposes an innovation exemption to promote tokenization, supporting blockchain’s potential to transform financial infrastructure while ensuring proper regulations and disclosures.
UK elections: How crypto donation risks are dividing MPs
UK MPs debate banning crypto donations over foreign interference risks, with Labour supporting a ban while Reform Party embraces crypto as innovative campaign financing.
NCA Officer Who Stole Bitcoin From Crime Network Jailed for Five and a Half Years – Decrypt
Former UK NCA officer Paul Chowles jailed for 5.5 years for stealing 50 Bitcoin during a Silk Road 2.0 investigation. The stolen BTC, worth $77K in 2017, now valued at $5.6M.
Why FTX ruling on China payouts matters: Global precedent at stake
The FTX bankruptcy estate seeks court approval to withhold payouts to creditors in 49 ‘restricted countries,’ including China. Creditors warn this sets a dangerous global precedent for crypto bankruptcies.
Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption Backed By Trump: White House
The White House confirms President Trump supports a $600 de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin and crypto payments to simplify small transactions, aligning with his goal to make the U.S. a crypto leader.
‘Short-Term Contraction’ Expected as Hungary Adds Crypto Trading to Criminal Code – Decrypt
Hungary’s updated criminal code imposes prison terms for unlicensed crypto trading, causing market uncertainty. While targeting illegal operations, compliant exchanges can continue under EU’s MiCA regulations by 2026.
Former rugby player sentenced for $900K crypto mining Ponzi
Former rugby player Shane Moore sentenced to 2.5 years for running a $900K crypto mining Ponzi scheme, defrauding 40+ investors with false promises of daily returns.
