In a significant move signaling a more collaborative regulatory approach, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed 35 members to its newly formed Innovation Advisory Committee, with more than half representing the cryptocurrency industry. Led by Chair Michael S. Selig, the committee aims to modernize financial regulations for emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, marking a pivotal shift in how Washington engages with digital asset innovators.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins faced intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers during a House Financial Services Committee hearing, defending a significant shift in the agency’s cryptocurrency enforcement strategy. The hearing centered on a sharp decline in legal actions, the controversial pause of a case against Tron founder Justin Sun, and potential links between dropped lawsuits and entities connected to former President Donald Trump. Atkins maintained the SEC’s enforcement was robust but declined to address specifics, as data revealed a 60% plunge in crypto-related cases.
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In a formal request for congressional oversight, Representative Maxine Waters has sounded the alarm over what she characterizes as a dramatic and potentially politicized retreat from cryptocurrency enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citing data showing approximately 60% of crypto cases dismissed since January and zero new actions filed in 2025, Waters’ letter to Committee Chair French Hill demands a hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, raising fundamental questions about regulatory independence and investor protection under the new administration.
about Waters Demands SEC Oversight Amid Crypto Enforcement CollapseUK Supreme Court Rejects $13B BSV Investor Appeal Against Exchanges
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) investors, refusing their $13 billion appeal against major cryptocurrency exchanges. The justices concluded the case failed to raise an arguable point of law of general public importance, reinforcing the legal principle that investors must take reasonable steps to mitigate their own losses in volatile digital asset markets. This ruling marks the definitive end of a long-running legal battle stemming from the 2019 delisting of BSV.
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Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is mounting a vigorous defense against a proposal by global index provider MSCI that would exclude firms with concentrated Bitcoin holdings from its benchmarks. In a formal letter, the company argues the rule is a “discriminatory and arbitrary” measure that misunderstands the nature of digital asset businesses, unfairly targets them compared to traditional industries, and risks triggering billions in forced selling while stifling U.S.-backed innovation in the cryptocurrency sector.
about Strategy Opposes MSCI Plan to Exclude Bitcoin Firms from IndexesCFTC Approves First US-Regulated Spot Crypto Trading
In a landmark decision for the digital asset industry, U.S. regulators have opened the door for spot cryptocurrency trading on federally registered exchanges for the first time. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s announcement on December 4, 2025, marks a pivotal shift, bringing Bitcoin and other crypto assets under the established market protections of traditional finance and aiming to reshape the American trading landscape.
about CFTC Approves First US-Regulated Spot Crypto TradingGensler: Bitcoin Stands Apart as Most Crypto Tokens Are ‘Highly Speculative’
In a stark warning that echoes his regulatory tenure, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has renewed his critique of the cryptocurrency market, labeling the vast majority of tokens as ‘highly speculative’ assets devoid of traditional investment fundamentals. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview, Gensler carved out a distinct, albeit cautious, space for Bitcoin, suggesting it bears closer resemblance to a commodity than its crypto counterparts. His comments frame the current market volatility not as an anomaly, but as a long-anticipated reckoning for an asset class he believes is driven more by public fascination than financial substance.
about Gensler: Bitcoin Stands Apart as Most Crypto Tokens Are 'Highly Speculative'GOP Report Accuses Biden of ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Against Crypto
Republican lawmakers have released a final report accusing the Biden administration of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to cut off banking services to cryptocurrency firms. They label the alleged regulatory pressure ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ and call for urgent legislative action. The report demands clarity through new laws like the CLARITY Act to protect the digital asset industry.
about GOP Report Accuses Biden of 'Operation Choke Point 2.0' Against CryptoRipple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Approved in Abu Dhabi Financial Hub
Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough in Abu Dhabi, receiving official recognition as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This landmark approval enables licensed financial institutions to deploy RLUSD within ADGM’s international financial center, marking a crucial step in the stablecoin’s global expansion and institutional adoption journey.
about Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Approved in Abu Dhabi Financial HubBitcoin’s Institutional Store of Value Potential Examined
As institutional investors, particularly pension funds, assess Bitcoin’s viability as a store of value, the cryptocurrency demonstrates several key attributes that align with traditional store-of-value standards. Bitcoin’s hard cap of 21 million coins creates digital scarcity, while its network security ensures durability and global trading provides substantial liquidity. However, significant hurdles remain including price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, cybersecurity risks, limited historical performance data, and integration challenges with traditional investment frameworks. The comparison to gold highlights Bitcoin’s emerging role while acknowledging the evolutionary path still required for full institutional acceptance.
about Bitcoin's Institutional Store of Value Potential ExaminedECB Fears Dollar Stablecoins Threaten Monetary Policy
The European Central Bank is raising alarms that US dollar-backed stablecoins could undermine its monetary policy effectiveness. European issuers share concerns but doubt current solutions like a digital euro can address the challenge quickly enough. The stablecoin market’s rapid growth is creating new vulnerabilities for traditional financial systems.
about ECB Fears Dollar Stablecoins Threaten Monetary PolicySEC Unveils Crypto Framework: Most Tokens Not Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a transformative regulatory framework that fundamentally reshapes how digital assets are classified under federal securities laws. In a pivotal announcement, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins revealed that most cryptocurrencies currently trading do not qualify as securities, marking a significant departure from previous regulatory uncertainty and providing long-sought clarity for the digital asset industry.
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