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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a joint event on January 29 to discuss harmonizing their approaches to cryptocurrency oversight. Chairmen Paul S. Atkins and Michael S. Selig announced Project Crypto as a collaborative initiative to streamline regulations and foster innovation. The effort aims to position the United States as the global crypto capital, in line with President Donald Trump's vision.

26. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A recent SEC filing outlines a proposed cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking an S&P index, with bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP as the leading assets. This development highlights potential for concentrated exposure to top digital assets in U.S. markets. Regulators are currently evaluating structures for index-based crypto funds.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued several cryptocurrency companies for allegedly defrauding retail investors out of more than $14 million through fake WhatsApp investment groups and bogus trading platforms. The scheme, which ran from January 2024 to January 2025, used social media ads, deepfake videos, and AI-generated tips to lure victims. Regulators say the operators, based in China, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, misappropriated funds sent to overseas accounts.

18. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued guidance on how broker-dealers can maintain physical possession of crypto asset securities. This statement addresses requirements under Rule 15c3-3 to ensure customer protections. The update aims to provide regulatory clarity amid growing digital asset markets.

The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, has forecasted that the entire American financial market could transition to blockchain technology within two years. This prediction comes amid fluctuating bitcoin prices and growing interest in tokenization. Atkins emphasized the benefits for transparency and risk management.

3. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has cautioned that all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin are highly speculative with little fundamental support. He made these comments in an interview with Bloomberg. The remarks come amid Bitcoin's rebound toward $92,000 after a turbulent week.