FinCEN Pulls Crypto Mixer and Unhosted Wallet Rules in Deregulatory Shift
FinCEN withdraws two proposed rules targeting crypto mixers and unhosted wallets, citing legitimate activity concerns as part of the Trump administration's deregulatory push.…
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FinCEN withdraws two proposed rules targeting crypto mixers and unhosted wallets, citing legitimate activity concerns as part of the Trump administration's deregulatory push.…
CFTC staff have issued guidance streamlining how exchanges convert stock-index perpetual futures, requiring only five days' notice and an exit window for holders.…
FinCEN withdraws its 2020 unhosted wallet tracking proposal and 2023 crypto mixer designation, marking a decisive policy retreat on self-custody surveillance.…
The CFTC issued a no-action letter allowing exchanges to convert crypto futures into true perpetuals, boosting market efficiency — but the tight relief window demands rapid adaptation.…
Modern Treasury is applying for a limited-purpose national trust bank charter, positioning itself to offer federally regulated stablecoin custody and fiat services.…
The Crypto Council for Innovation pushes back against a banking industry lawsuit targeting the OCC's approval of crypto company charters, with CEO Ji Hun Kim expressing confidence in the regulator's authority.…
Anchorage Digital partners with Standard Chartered to offer international institutions USD accounts and SWIFT payment access, deepening crypto-banking integration.…
The SEC has cleared triple-leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for Cboe listing under tickers BITH and ETHK, raising questions about compounding risk for retail holders.…
The SEC and CFTC have jointly classified Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Stellar, Tezos, and XRP as digital commodities, a landmark move that could reshape crypto regulation in America.…
The CFTC is seeking public comment on new crypto trading rules, explicitly citing FTX's $8 billion fraud as the catalyst for early regulatory action.…
The SEC has cleared six Volatility Shares funds offering triple daily exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, oil, and natural gas for listing on Cboe.…
The CFTC's new rulemaking notice targets retail crypto margin trading and proposes a new exchange registration category, but Chairman Selig frames it as optional federal oversight.…