New SEC Chair and Proposed Bill Signal Changing US Crypto Landscape
A leadership transition at the SEC and a proposed bill targeting Puerto Rico's crypto tax incentives suggest the United States is entering a new phase of digital asset regulation.

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A leadership transition at the SEC and a proposed bill targeting Puerto Rico's crypto tax incentives suggest the United States is entering a new phase of digital asset regulation.
Coinbase is back in the legal spotlight, but this time, it's not the SEC knocking at the door. The Oregon Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the crypto exchange, accusing it of offering and selling unregistered securities to users in the state.
Just days before Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated XRP futures on its U.S. derivatives platform, the Oregon Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that 31 cryptocurrencies sold on Coinbase — including XRP, UNI, LINK, AAVE, and MKR — are unregistered securities.
Crypto markets are showing resilience as the US currency and its stock markets continue to weaken, but there is only one performer.
A renowned crypto market analyst has predicted that XRP price is eyeing a rally to $2.70 in sync with a market-wide recovery in recent days. Analyst Ali Martinez has forecasted a highly bullish outlook for the Ripple-backed token due to bullish chart formations, sparking optimism in sync with another dynamic that emerged recently.
Fresh on-chain data suggests Galaxy Digital may be offloading its Ethereum (ETH) holdings on the Binance exchange. Per the data, the company is pitching its tent with Solana (SOL), stacking up nearly $100 million worth of SOL over two weeks.
Dogecoin started a fresh increase from the $0.1500 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might aim for an upside break above the $0.1650 resistance.
Yoki Legacy returns to the Soneium ecosystem, offering a new wave of excitement with enhanced gameplay and ASTR token integration, building on the success of Yoki Origins.
According to the official announcement from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), President Donald Trump's nominee, Paul Atkins, has officially assumed office as the 34th Chairman of the SEC.
The market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed how the Bitcoin resistance ahead is currently looking, based on on-chain data. Bitcoin Could Have An Easier Time Past $90,000 In Terms Of Resistance In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has talked about how the on-chain cost basis map is looking for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's price action continues to draw attention as it briefly surpassed $87,000 in today's trading session, marking a notable 3.3% increase over the past 24 hours. Though it has since slightly pulled back to around $86,815 at the time of writing, the asset's gradual recovery since last week appears to be building a foundation for potential upward movement.
A breakout isn't completely out of the question.
The restructuring efforts align with the Bithumb's endeavors to launch its IPO in the second half of this year.
U.S. digital asset firms are reportedly considering applying for bank charters and licenses, encouraged by the Trump administration's more favorable stance towards the crypto industry. Trump Policies Spur Crypto Firms' Banking Industry Interest Several U.S.
a16z New General Partner:- In a move that's stirring fresh excitement across venture capital and tech founder circles, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) – the top VC firm known for its bullish crypto bets – has appointed Erik Torenberg as a General Partner. Torenberg's arrival signals a stronger bet by a16z on integrating VC and media ecosystem
The idea of the U.S. government holding XRP as part of a national reserve might sound far-fetched—but it's a conversation that's actually gaining traction in parts of the finance and crypto world. The concept gained traction earlier this year following a private meeting involving Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
The Cardano (ADA) price was subdued on Monday, trading sideways in the $0.62 area, but is at a key technical crossroads, with the price action in the coming days likely to be crucial for the crypto's near-term momentum. The post Cardano Price Analysis: 50% ADA Price Crash Imminent? appeared first on Cryptonews.
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.050 zone. The price is now consolidating above $2.080 and is struggling to gain pace above the $2.150 resistance.
BitMEX has introduced the WCTUSDT perpetual swap, offering traders the opportunity to leverage up to 50x. The new listing went live on April 22, 2025.
Donald Trump's policies have led to turmoil in Wall Street as investors rotate from risky assets to safe havens. The Fear and Greed Index has moved into the extreme fear zone, at 22, while US indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 have all plummeted.
After surpassing the $0.29 resistance, MANA bulls have their eyes set on the $0.355-level.
Coinbase Derivatives, LLC has launched CFTC-regulated futures contracts for XRP, adding to the growing list of crypto derivatives available under U.S. regulatory oversight. This move could pave the way for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF)—a product the crypto industry has long been pushing for. Historically, the U.S.
Metaplanet has emerged as the tenth-largest public holder of Bitcoin.
In a huge development for the cryptocurrency industry, Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Known for his pro-crypto stance, Atkins' appointment is being hailed as the beginning of a new era for digital asset regulation in the United States.