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The Day the SEC Quietly Surrendered to Crypto

August 5, 2025
Last week, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins quietly dropped what should have been the biggest headline in crypto this year: “Most crypto assets are not securities,” he said, in sharp contrast to the SEC’s long-standing position. The markets didn’t blink, but the implications are seismic. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, Chief Legal Officer & Head of News at…
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SEC Chair Unleases Plan to Merge Crypto and Securities Under One Roof

May 20, 2025
A sweeping regulatory revolution is underway as the SEC unveils bold plans to unify crypto and securities oversight, slashing red tape and embracing market innovation. SEC Chair Declares New Crypto Era With Push for Unified Market Rules U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, addressing the SEC Speaks conference on May 19, delivered a sweeping critique of the agency’s…
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Ripple's $5B Bid to Acquire Circle Gets Rejected: Report

May 1, 2025
Ripple has reportedly made a strategic acquisition attempt targeting competitor Circle Internet Group, offering between $4 billion and $5 billion. However, insiders revealed the offer was dismissed for undervaluing Circle. Despite Ripple’s continued interest, a follow-up…
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New SEC Chair Promises Radical Crypto Reforms—Vows to Make US the Top Investment Hub

April 28, 2025
Crypto markets and investor confidence are poised for explosive growth as new SEC leadership vows to end overreach, restore fairness, and champion clear digital asset regulations. New SEC Leadership Signals Massive Win for Crypto Innovation and Investor Confidence Paul Atkins officially assumed leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during a swearing-in ceremony held last…
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Ripple Drops Cross-Appeal of SEC Case, Recovers $75M

March 26, 2025
The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…