Crypto Regulation

A Texas court ruled against the SEC’s expanded definition of "dealer," a significant setback for the agency’s efforts to regulate crypto firms. The decision is seen as a win for the crypto industry, which views it as a rejection of the SEC's overreach in controlling digital assets.

Gary Gensler will resign as SEC Chair on 20 January 2025, as President-elect Trump takes office. His tenure was marked by clashes with Wall Street and crypto, while the looming resignation earned cheers from the crypto community.

The Trump transition team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a BakerHostetler partner and blockchain expert, for SEC chair, following a meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. A decision on Gary Gensler's successor is expected before Thanksgiving.

Nepal's cryptocurrency ban has led to an increase in fraud, with criminals using digital assets to launder money and exploit victims through online scams. The government's legal restrictions have made it difficult for victims to report fraud, further complicating efforts to tackle the issue.

Nigeria is tightening crypto regulations to tackle fraud, introducing hefty fines and jail terms while freezing over 1,100 traders’ bank accounts. These measures, though aiming to protect citizens, risk deterring investors and stifling innovation.

The Manhattan US Attorney's Office will reduce its focus on crypto crimes as President-elect Trump shifts priorities. Is this a step back from his crypto crackdown pledge or a shift to more urgent policies?

HashKey Group chairman Xiao Feng predicts that China will see a shift in its stance towards crypto after the re-election of President Trump.

Canary Capital has applied to the SEC for a Hedera ETF, following its recent Litecoin ETF push. The announcement briefly boosted HBAR prices before they stabilised. Could a HBAR ETF be on the horizon?

Huangzhou-based Nano Labs saw a slight share price increase after announcing it will accept Bitcoin as payment for its products and services.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whose strict approach toward crypto has defined his tenure. Who are the possible successors, and is Gensler’s position truly at risk?