CLARITY Act Provision Raises Industry Concerns On SEC Power
Crypto leaders express concerns over a last-minute CLARITY Act amendment granting the SEC case-by-case authority to classify tokens as securities, reintroducing regulatory uncertainty.
Breaking down the CLARITY Act: What it means for crypto’s future
The CLARITY Act proposes a regulatory split between the SEC and CFTC for digital assets, aiming to clarify oversight. While supported by the crypto industry, concerns remain about DeFi protections and potential regulatory gaps.
Bitget Anti-Scam Report Shows AI-Related Scams Drive $4.6B in Crypto Losses in 2024 – Branded Spotlight Bitcoin News
Bitget’s 2025 Anti-Scam Report reveals $4.6B in crypto losses in 2024, driven by AI-related scams like deepfakes and social engineering, in collaboration with SlowMist and Elliptic.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Policy Allowing Companies to Issue Stablecoins: Bloomberg
South Korea’s ruling party proposed a bill allowing qualified companies to issue stablecoins, requiring 500 million won in equity and FSC approval to boost transparency and competition.
From Anti-Crypto to Crypto Advocate, the SEC Pushes Bitcoin and Top Altcoins
The SEC shows a surprising shift towards supporting crypto, endorsing self-custody and proposing an innovation exemption for DeFi, potentially accelerating adoption and institutional involvement.
Brian Armstrong Calls Account Freezing a ‘Major Issue’ for Coinbase, Says Problem Reduced by 82% With More Improvements Coming – The Daily Hodl
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reports an 82% reduction in account freezes, with ongoing improvements. The exchange prioritizes fixing unwarranted freezes and promises faster resolutions for affected users.
Feds Charge Crypto Founder With Evading U.S. Sanctions, Laundering $500M – Decrypt
U.S. authorities charged Russian crypto founder Iurii Gugnin with laundering $500M and evading sanctions for Russian banks. He faces up to 30 years per fraud count in a broader crackdown on crypto sanctions evasion.
LIBRA Scandal Resolution: Javier Milei’s Conduct Deemed Ethical By Anti-Corruption Office | Bitcoinist.com
Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office cleared President Javier Milei of wrongdoing in the LIBRA memecoin scandal, stating his social media endorsement was personal, not official. Investigations continue internationally.
South Korea Unveils Digital Asset Bill Allowing Stablecoin Issuance
South Korea’s Democratic Party proposed a bill to legalize stablecoin issuance, requiring 500 million won capital and redemption guarantees. The move follows President Lee Jae-myung’s pro-crypto policies.
Paul Atkins Delivers Key Points On DeFi At SEC’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable | Bitcoinist.com
SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined his vision for DeFi, emphasizing economic liberty and innovation. He criticized past regulatory approaches and advocated for self-custody rights and new crypto frameworks.
