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SEC Clarification Suggests Liquid Staking May Qualify as Securities, Impacting DeFi Platforms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a clarification implying that liquid staking operations could be classified as securities. This stance suggests these operations may share characteristics with traditional financial instruments regulated under existing securities laws. As a… Read More »SEC Clarification Suggests Liquid Staking May Qualify as Securities, Impacting DeFi Platforms

Court Permits Expert Testimony on Tornado Cash Architecture in Pivotal Crypto Trial

The criminal trial against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm advanced significantly as Judge Katherine Failla authorized specialized testimony concerning the platform’s technical infrastructure. The ruling allows investigator Philip Werlau, an expert in fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, to analyze… Read More »Court Permits Expert Testimony on Tornado Cash Architecture in Pivotal Crypto Trial

GENIUS Act and Stablecoins Key to Bridging Real-World Assets with DeFi Ecosystem

Stablecoins and recent regulatory breakthroughs like the GENIUS Act are pivotal for integrating real-world assets (RWAs) into decentralized finance (DeFi). This regulatory-technology synergy aims to overcome persistent obstacles related to liquidity constraints, compliance requirements, and fragmented interoperability that currently hinder… Read More »GENIUS Act and Stablecoins Key to Bridging Real-World Assets with DeFi Ecosystem

SEC Withdraws DeFi and Crypto Custody Rules in Policy Shift Toward Innovation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally withdrawn two major regulatory proposals affecting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and digital asset custodians, signaling a decisive pivot toward crypto-friendly policies. Regulators retracted a contentious proposal to expand the definition of an… Read More »SEC Withdraws DeFi and Crypto Custody Rules in Policy Shift Toward Innovation