Paul Atkins' SEC leadership promises pro-crypto reforms, clarity in regulation, and innovation support, marking a policy shift.

New York Attorney General Letitia James urged lawmakers on Thursday to pass legislation to create a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, arguing that digital asset investors urgently need stronger protections. In a letter to top congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, James said that lawmakers should require crypto companies to register with a federal regulatory agency and set minimum listing standards for crypto tokens.

U.S. SEC has approved options trading on spot Ethereum ETFs, with staking in ETH ETFs likely to follow as pro-crypto Paul Atkins takes on new role as SEC chair

The U.S. Senate has confirmed pro-crypto Paul Atkins as the new SEC chairman in a 52-44 vote, signaling a shift toward more friendly digital assets regulation

Democratic lawmakers questioned whether the president was taking advantage of his position to earn money through his digital asset activities.

U.S. legislators are pushing for more clarity on crypto, in an effort to keep the crpyto industry in the country.

Ukraine's securities regulator has proposed applying the country's full personal income and military taxes to crypto gains, totaling 23%

Under new regulations, Thailand will enhance its efforts to prevent foreign peer-to-peer crypto exchanges from targeting local users

U.S. DOJ shuts down its crypto enforcement unit NCET and halts investigations into exchanges, mixers, and developers, citing Trump executive order

What does it actually mean when a small-cap SaaS firm rebrands, goes crypto, and gains 840% in one day by aligning with Solana?

The European Securities and Markets Authority says crypto could pose risks to financial markets