SEC’s Sole Democratic Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Departs, Leaving All-Republican Panel
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lost its only Democratic voice this week when Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw officially left the agency. The SEC announced her departure on January 2, 2026, with her term expiring January 3.
Gary Gensler Defends His Crypto Crackdown as Trump-Era SEC Charts a Radical U-Turn
The ghosts of crypto regulation past and present collided this week. Former SEC chair Gary Gensler, who left the agency in January when Donald Trump took office, resurfaced to defend his hard-line stance on digital assets — just as the Trump-era SEC leadership dismantles much of his legacy.
XRP News: XRP Price Surges Past $2.50 as SEC Drops Ripple Lawsuit
After four years of legal uncertainty, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, leading to a surge in XRP’s price.
SEC Announces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Protect Retail Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). This newly established unit supersedes the former Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, reflecting the agency's commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by modern technologies.
Paul Atkins and the SEC: A Slow but Promising Shift for Crypto Regulation
President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Paul Atkins as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being hailed as a significant win for the crypto industry. Atkins, a pro-crypto figure and former SEC commissioner, is expected to bring a more innovation-friendly approach to the agency. However, industry insiders caution that the desired regulatory changes won't happen overnight.
Trump Confirms Paul Atkins to Head SEC
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to lead the agency. Atkins, who served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 under President George W. Bush, is recognized for his deregulatory stance and advocacy for financial innovation, including digital assets.
A Reluctant Paul Atkins is in the Running for SEC Chair
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly considering Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as a leading candidate to succeed Gary Gensler as SEC Chair.
Jaime Lizárraga Follows Gensler Out the Door
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised for a shift as Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga announced his resignation, following closely on the heels of Chair Gary Gensler’s decision to step down.
Judge Strikes Down SEC’s Expanded Broker-Dealer Rule, a Win for Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced a legal setback as its controversial broker-dealer rule was overturned by a federal judge. The rule, which broadened the definition of a "broker" to include liquidity providers and automated market makers with over $50 million in capital, was deemed an overreach of the SEC’s authority.
Gary Gensler to Resign as SEC Chair on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a staunch critic of the cryptocurrency industry, announced he will fully step down from the agency on January 20, the day Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
Trump Considers Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén To Lead SEC
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a partner at BakerHostetler and co-leader of its blockchain practice, as a candidate for the next chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Crypto Industry Cheers as 18 States Sue SEC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach
18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair, Gary Gensler, alleging regulatory overreach.
18 U.S. States File Against the Securities and Exchange Commission
18 U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that the agency is overstepping its authority in regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Is Gary Gensler Being Shown the Door?
Gary Gensler just read what sounded like a resignation speech, and we’ve learnt that 18 states are suing the SEC for unconstitutional overreach and unfair persecution of the crypto industry
SEC Commissioner Endorses Trump’s 2025 Initiative to Cease Crypto Crackdown
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda plans to assist President-elect Donald Trump in fulfilling his promise to end the Biden administration's aggressive stance on cryptocurrency regulation.
Ripple Sees Surge in Institutional Interest for XRP Despite SEC Appeal
Ripple reported a significant increase in institutional interest in its digital asset during the third quarter of 2024, even as its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission continues.
