SEC Staff Issues New Guidance Clarifying Token Buybacks and Liquid Staking Status
September 26, 2026
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance released updated FAQs clarifying regulatory stances on token buybacks, liquid staking receipts, and protocol maintenance funding.
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Synthetic vs. Direct Tokenized Stocks: How the SEC Exemption Reshapes On-Chain Capital Markets
September 24, 2026
Following recent regulatory exemptions from the SEC, tokenized stock issuers face a crucial choice between direct legal ownership of underlying equities and synthetic price-tracking derivatives.
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a16z and DeFi Education Fund Propose SEC Safe Harbor for Decentralized Exchanges
September 23, 2026
a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have submitted a joint proposal to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, proposing a safe harbor framework to exempt decentralized exchange protocols and front-ends from traditional exchange registration.
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Bitwise Refines XRP ETF Prospectus in New SEC Filing as Institutional Push Escalates
September 22, 2026
Bitwise has submitted an amended S-1 prospectus for its proposed spot XRP ETF, refining custody details, creation mechanisms, and regulatory disclosures as institutional crypto adoption accelerates.
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CFTC Submits Milestone Crypto Market Rulemaking Proposal to White House Following Legislative Stalls
September 19, 2026
Following Congressional stalls on the CLARITY Act, the CFTC has submitted an early-stage crypto rulemaking filing (RIN 3038-AF80) to the White House for executive review.
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SEC and CFTC Unveil Parallel Regulatory Relief for Tokenized Stocks and DeFi Software
September 18, 2026
In a major regulatory development, the SEC and CFTC have issued complementary exemptions permitting tokenized stocks to trade on permissioned automated market makers while granting relief for passive DeFi software developers.
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Crypto Industry Turns to SEC and CFTC Following Senate Defeat of CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following the Senate's decision to block the CLARITY Act, digital asset leaders are turning their focus to SEC and CFTC rulemaking, highlighting the challenges of relying on administrative agency rules over permanent legislation.
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SEC and CFTC Move Ahead With Crypto Regulations Following Senate Delay on CLARITY Act
September 17, 2026
Following Senate inaction on the CLARITY Act, leadership at the SEC and CFTC announced plans to write independent cryptocurrency rules using existing statutory authority.
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Senate Debates Pivotal Motion to Advance Landmark Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
September 16, 2026
The U.S. Senate votes today on a crucial procedural motion to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a major bill seeking to create a comprehensive regulatory structure for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
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US Congress Halts Key Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Amid Deepening Legislative Divide
September 16, 2026
US Congress blocks a key bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market, leaving federal digital asset oversight in limbo amid debates over consumer protection and financial innovation.
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