SEC Seizes Initiative as Congress Fails to Deliver Crypto Clarity
The SEC proposes sweeping new rules for digital assets, filling a void left by stalled legislation.

Aisha began her career covering the gaming and entertainment industries before turning her focus to blockchain-based digital ownership, tokenized media, and creator economy platforms. Her reporting has been cited in congressional testimony on intellectual property in Web3. She is based in London and holds a degree in media studies from King's College.
The SEC proposes sweeping new rules for digital assets, filling a void left by stalled legislation.

Figure's loan marketplace hits $4.3B in volume, with profits nearly tripling, signaling explosive growth in decentralized lending.

A prominent AI-linked cryptocurrency token hits an all-time low after its creator publicly questions the project's future.

Institutional money, consumer interest, and infrastructure maturity signal crypto is here to stay despite regulatory ambiguity.

Nigeria introduces mandatory tax reporting for digital asset platforms, signaling a shift toward formal crypto oversight.

A crypto treasury firm faces an uncertain future after reporting an $82.5M loss, sending ripples through the industry.

A super PAC funded by digital asset backers drops another million dollars in a tight Michigan congressional race.

A study projects the crypto industry will contribute $55 billion to the U.S. economy annually by 2026.

A major index provider launches a tech-driven benchmark for tokenized real-world assets, signaling deeper institutional embrace.

Blockchain companies are discovering they've unknowingly hired North Korean IT contractors, raising serious security and sanctions compliance concerns.

A co-founder of a major DEX aggregator claims he was pushed out, then unveils a new decentralized project.

Cambridge-led research confirms Ethereum's proof-of-stake transition cut energy consumption by over 99%, positioning it among the most efficient blockchains.

Ripple receives full MiCA license, enabling regulated crypto services across the European Union.

A new framework aims to give SOL holders formal voting power over protocol upgrades and parameter changes.

A Bitcoin mining company tied to the Celsius bankruptcy estate is pursuing a direct listing on Nasdaq while pivoting toward high-performance AI workloads.

On-chain data reveals a stealthy Bitcoin accumulation trend among long-term holders, setting the stage for potential price volatility.

A proposed ban on central bank digital currencies has been tucked into housing legislation, forcing a White House decision within days.

Senate leadership accelerates the CLARITY Act toward a July vote, signaling the most significant U.S. crypto legislation push in years.
