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April 22, 2025

SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Sworn In—Will Crypto Finally Get the Regulatory Clarity It Deserves?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new chapter with the swearing-in of Paul S. Atkins as its 34th Chairman, a move widely anticipated to mark a dramatic pivot in how the agency approaches crypto and DeFi regulation. For years, the financial industry—especially the burgeoning digital asset sector—has bristled under the SEC’s “Regulation by Enforcement” strategy.

April 16, 2025

Financial Intelligence Update: SEC Investigations into Coinbase, Circle, and the Evolution of Stablecoin Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has conducted a multi-year investigation into the revenue-sharing arrangement between Coinbase and Circle regarding the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin. These inquiries began in 2023 under then-SEC Chair Gary Gensler, focusing on how stablecoin revenue was generated, the transparency of disclosures, and the formula used to determine Coinbase’s share of USDC revenue.

April 10, 2025

Atkins Era Begins: Does the SEC’s Pro-Crypto Pivot Signal a Global Regulatory Reboot—or a Race to Deregulate?

The U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as SEC Chair on April 9, 2025, in a 52–44 vote largely along party lines, marking a pivotal shift in the agency’s regulatory trajectory[1][9]. A former SEC Commissioner (2002–2008) and Wall Street consultant, Atkins is poised to steer the agency toward a more industry-friendly approach amid significant operational challenges.

February 26, 2025

SEC DROPS INVESTIGATION INTO UNISWAP – BIG WIN FOR DEFI!

In a major regulatory shift, the U.S. SEC has dropped its investigation into Uniswap Labs and will not pursue enforcement actions. This marks another win for the crypto industry, following similar decisions regarding Robinhood Crypto and OpenSea. Uniswap calls it a “huge win for DeFi.” Under the new crypto-friendly Trump administration, the SEC stopped enforcement actions against several key players, including Coinbase.

December 1, 2024

Evolving Discussion Around the US Debanking Attack on Crypto Exposes the Hidden Agenda of the Biden Administration!

The "Debanking" scandal in the crypto sector has evolved into one of the most controversial topics on X. Numerous prominent voices from the industry, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss, have accused the Biden administration of orchestrating a targeted campaign against crypto companies.

November 25, 2024

The U.S. Reclaims Its Crypto Crown: Trump’s Election and Gensler’s Exit Signal a New Era!

The U.S. is poised to reassert its dominance in the global crypto arena following the election of crypto-friendly President Donald Trump and the impending departure of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This seismic shift in leadership is expected to transform the U.S. into a powerhouse for digital assets, attracting innovation and investment that had been stifled under previous regulatory regimes.

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November 25, 2024

Record SEC Financial Remedies in 2024: Gensler’s Legacy of Aggressive Enforcement

Many market participants have seen the U.S. SEC under the Biden administration as a failure. It was criticized for its "regulation by enforcement." Accordingly, the regulator announced a historic $8.2 billion in financial remedies for fiscal 2024, cementing the agency's legacy under outgoing Chair Gary Gensler. Known for relentless enforcement, the record-setting results highlight Gensler’s controversial tenure.

November 21, 2024

SEC Chair Gensler Exits: A Controversial Legacy in Crypto Regulation and Beyond

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's resignation, effective Jan 20, 2025, signals the end of a contentious era marked by criticism from the crypto industry and questions about his regulatory approach. While the SEC touts his reforms, critics argue that Gensler failed to establish a coherent framework for crypto regulation, leaving a regulatory void.

November 8, 2024

Trump Eyes SEC Shakeup: Commissioner Mark Uyeda a Strong Contender for New Chair!

With Trump’s return to the White House, speculation is mounting in the crypto community over who will lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Crypto attorney Jake Chervinsky sees Mark Uyeda, an SEC commissioner critical of current Chair Gary Gensler’s crypto policies, as a top candidate for the role. Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” is viewed as less likely to step up.

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November 7, 2024

Crypto’s New Dawn: Trump’s Victory Signals SEC Shakeup and Regulatory Reset!

Following Donald Trump's election victory, there are strong indications that Gary Gensler's tenure as SEC Chair may be coming to an end, with expectations of significant changes to the SEC's approach to crypto regulation. During his campaign, Trump explicitly promised to fire Gensler "on day one" after taking office. While this immediate firing will not take place due to legal restrictions, Gensler's removal seems to be certain.

September 12, 2024

eToro Settles with SEC, Restricts Crypto Trading

Under its chair, Gary Gensler, the SEC is taking massive action against crypto companies in the U.S. The regulator believes that most coins and tokens qualify as securities, and therefore, the issuers and exchanges need appropriate registration. The U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli eToro broker scheme has also been sued for this reason. eToro settled with the SEC with a $1.5 million payment.

August 6, 2024

SEC Pushes Back Against Coinbase’s Expansive Subpoena Request

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal court to reject Coinbase’s sweeping subpoena request, which seeks to obtain the personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Coinbase, led by CEO Brian Armstrong, has been accused by the SEC of overreaching in its strategy to gather evidence for its defense in the ongoing legal battle with the SEC over alleged securities law violations, CoinDesk reports.

Despite New Crypto Friendlyness: No Settlement Between U.S. CFTC And KuCoin?

A planned settlement between the U.S.CFTC and crypto exchange KuCoin is now in limbo due to a reported policy shift within the CFTC. This change is attributed to the Trump administration’s new approach, which deprioritizes enforcement actions against crypto companies. As a result, a CFTC attorney said that it is "unlikely that such authorization will be granted in the near term" regarding the settlement approval.

SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Sworn In—Will Crypto Finally Get the Regulatory Clarity It Deserves?

Crypto Mogul Changpeng Zhao – Fallen, Rich, and Rising Again?

As spring 2025 blooms and Easter’s themes of rebirth fill the air, Changpeng Zhao emerges as one of the most controversial figures of startup mythology: a man who fell spectacularly, paid a price—then rose again, wealthier and louder than ever. Once the almighty architect of Binance, CZ now resides in Dubai with a net worth that Forbes estimates at $63 billion.

Prison Update: Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Low-Security Federal Prison in Los Angeles!

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Terminal Island in Los Angeles, California. This low-security facility is known for housing non-violent offenders and has previously held notable inmates such as Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, former COO of Theranos.

Startup on Trial: Celsius Network and Alex Mashinsky – When Deception Dressed Up as DeFi Innovation!

Celsius Network promised financial freedom through crypto, only to collapse into one of the most catastrophic failures in the DeFi sector. Founder Alex Mashinsky portrayed himself as the champion of the unbanked—yet behind the scenes, Celsius engaged in reckless trading strategies, misled customers, and operated more like a hedge fund than a lending platform.