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SEC publishes unified framework for spot crypto ETPs, opening the door to multi-asset funds
The US SEC published generic listing standards for spot crypto exchange-traded products, ending the case-by-case 19b-4 process that has slowed altcoin ETF approvals for years.
US Senate weighs CLARITY Act as digital asset market structure takes shape
The CLARITY Act, the leading US market-structure bill for digital assets, is moving through the Senate with backing from Senator Cynthia Lummis, who says it clarifies federal oversight and hardens consumer protection.
South Korea investigates 30 crypto market manipulation cases under landmark virtual asset law
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service referred around 30 suspected crypto market-manipulation cases to prosecutors, signalling active enforcement under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.
Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income draws scrutiny as Senate weighs CLARITY Act
Reports valuing President Trump's crypto-linked income at roughly $1.4 billion are fuelling ethics questions as the Senate debates the CLARITY Act, sharpening scrutiny of political influence over digital-asset rulemaking.
Binance faces renewed scrutiny over compliance with its 2023 US settlement
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the Justice Department on whether Binance was adhering to its 2023 money-laundering settlement, as reports alleged hundreds of millions flowed through suspicious accounts.
Binance founder CZ addresses his $4.3 billion fine after receiving a Trump pardon
After receiving a pardon, Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao addressed the 'delicate question' of whether the firm might seek a refund of its $4.3 billion fine.
SEC ends its lawsuit against Ripple as both sides drop appeals
The SEC and Ripple agreed to end their multi-year court battle, abandoning appeals and leaving intact the ruling that XRP sold on exchanges was not a security. Ripple paid a $125 million fine.
The GENIUS Act becomes the first US federal framework for stablecoins
On 18 July 2025 the GENIUS Act was signed into law, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins with reserve, disclosure and consumer-protection requirements.