DeFi Advocates Challenge Citadel’s Call for Stricter SEC Token Regulations

Decentralized finance (DeFi) advocates are clashing with Citadel Securities over the latter’s recommendation that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopt more stringent regulations governing DeFi. This conflict underscores the broader debate about how emerging financial technologies should be regulated in the United States.

US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag

On Dec. 9, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency put out a press release with a very direct message for US banks: you are allowed to sit in the middle of crypto trades.

The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide

The guide was a good-faith primer on crypto custody basics and best practices, including different forms of wallet storage and common risks.

Expert Outlines Reasons to be Bullish for Crypto Market in 2026‬

A growing wave of macro signals, institutional shifts, and high-conviction accumulation is strengthening the case for a major crypto rebound in 2026.

Coinbase to Add Prediction Market Ahead of Major Dec. 17 Event

As Coinbase prepares to expand its suite of products ahead of the upcoming “Coinbase System Update,” it is planning to launch a prediction market on its platform.

SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors

The SEC’s guidance may enhance investor protection and influence the evolution of crypto custody practices, impacting market stability. SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors.

After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026

“2026 is where we find out if crypto IPOs are a durable asset class,” according to Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at global law firm White & Case.

MSCI Isn’t Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs

As leading index provider MSCI considers excluding digital asset treasuries (DATs) from its suite of indexes, it’s worth considering the risk profile of these investment vehicles to determine if they truly meet these benchmarks, says Nic Puckrin, co-founder of Coin Bureau.

CFTC’s Treasury Reform Paves Way for Crypto Market

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is quietly laying the plumbing for a market structure where US Treasuries and cryptocurrencies could eventually live side-by-side.