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SEC Exempts Crypto Interfaces From Broker Registration
Cryptocurrency // April 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (April 13) that it will not object to specified providers of user interfaces for crypto asset transactions creating, offering or operating those interfaces without registering as a broker-dealer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

SEC Sends ‘Regulation Crypto’ Proposal to White House
Cryptocurrency // April 07, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly ready to propose a “regulation crypto.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

SEC Staffing Levels Dip 18% Under Trump
Regulation // March 29, 2026

Staffing levels at the SEC have declined nearly 20% since 2025, new government data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Kraken Pauses IPO Plans Amid Slumping Crypto Markets
Cryptocurrency // March 18, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has paused its initial public offering (IPO) plans until market conditions improve, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (March 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
New SEC Guidance Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Cash Status

February 23, 2026
For banks, broker-dealers, and clearing firms, the primary obstacle to engaging with crypto has rarely been philosophical skepticism. It has instead been the 800-pound-gorilla in the room made up of the balance-sheet frictions digital assets bring with them, and the many regulatory pitfalls still surrounding the crypto industry particularly in the U.S. Get the Full […]

Senate Sets Dueling Markups for High-Stakes Crypto Market Regulation

January 09, 2026
This January is crunch time for the Senate on cryptocurrency market regulation efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SEC Redraws Crypto Map as Tokens Break Free of Securities Rules

November 12, 2025
For all its technological foundations, the crypto sector was also built upon a parallel language embraced by its adherents. Beneath the memes and market noise lies a dense web of...

Fall Legislative Agenda Challenges SEC Grip on Crypto Oversight

September 02, 2025
Labor Day doesn’t just mark the end of summer, but also the return of U.S. lawmakers to Congress after the summer recess. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets

May 04, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

SEC Exempts Crypto Interfaces From Broker Registration

April 13, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (April 13) that it will not object to specified providers of user interfaces for crypto asset transactions creating, offering or operating those...

SEC Sends ‘Regulation Crypto’ Proposal to White House

April 07, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly ready to propose a “regulation crypto.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

SEC Staffing Levels Dip 18% Under Trump

March 29, 2026
Staffing levels at the SEC have declined nearly 20% since 2025, new government data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...