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CLARITY Act’s odds slide to 10% as Trump hosts Coinbase, Ripple and Wall Street exchanges
The odds of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act being signed into law have significantly decreased, with predictions now as low as 10%. This comes as President Donald Trump is set to host executives from major crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Ripple, alongside traditional Wall Street players and regulators, for a meeting on August 19th. The bill faces challenges due to disagreements over ethics, restrictions on government officials, and stablecoin rewards, with limited time remaining in the legislative calendar.
SEC sets Aug. 14 vote to float ‘Regulation Crypto’ offering rules for digital assets
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has scheduled an Aug. 14 vote to propose new rules for digital assets, dubbed 'Regulation Crypto.' This initiative aims to provide a tailored offering regime for crypto firms to raise funds without triggering SEC registration obligations and offers an exit from SEC jurisdiction once projects are no longer actively managed. The move comes after the Senate failed to advance its own crypto market structure legislation.
Judge approves $1.5 million SEC-Musk settlement over Twitter investment
A judge has approved a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning Musk's past statements about Twitter investments. The ruling suggests that the fairness of the settlement is a matter for public decision.
Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $1.5 million to resolve a years-long dispute concerning his investment in Twitter. Musk did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the agreement.
SpaceX has reportedly filed for the biggest IPO in history
SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). This move indicates the company is preparing to become publicly traded, though details of its finances will not be immediately available to the public.
SEC Regulatory Shifts Affect Web3 Gaming and Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have introduced a new framework classifying crypto assets, significantly impacting the web3 gaming industry. This framework clarifies that most crypto assets, including staking, airdrops, and in-game items, are not considered securities, fostering innovation and growth in blockchain gaming.
