SEC Freezes QMMM Stock After 959% Crypto-Fuelled Surge
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading in QMMM Holdings Ltd. following a staggering 959% surge in its share price fuelled by a sudden pivot into cryptocurrency. The move highlights the growing tension between market regulators and companies seeking to capitalise on digital assets. From Advertising to
Atkins Outlines On-Chain Future in Landmark SEC Speech
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has laid out his most detailed vision yet for the future of crypto regulation, declaring that “crypto’s time has come.” Speaking at the OECD’s Roundtable on Global Financial Markets in Paris on 10 September, Atkins outlined plans for “Project Crypto,” a
Peirce Defends Crypto Privacy as Tornado Cash Verdict Looms
As the trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm approaches a verdict, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has spoken out in strong defence of transaction privacy and the rights of developers. Her comments were made during a speech at the Science of Blockchain Conference and come
Staking-Backed Ether ETFs Could Reshape Crypto Investing
The potential approval of staking in U.S.-listed spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may significantly reshape Ethereum’s role in institutional finance. According to leading industry analysts and investment professionals, allowing staking in Ether ETFs would not only increase returns but also attract a wave of institutional capital that could challenge Bitcoin’s
Altcoin ETFs Heat Up as SEC Softens Crypto Rules
After years of rejection and regulatory hurdles, the altcoin market is finally seeing a surge in momentum. In the first half of 2025 alone, at least 31 new altcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Fund) applications have been submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Cointelegraph Research. This flurry
SEC’s New Crypto Direction: Clear Rules, Not Court Battles
In a significant shift from previous enforcement-heavy approaches, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to develop a more transparent and participatory framework for cryptocurrency regulation. SEC Chair Paul Atkins, speaking before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services on 3 June, laid out a vision for the
SEC Ends Binance Lawsuit as US Crypto Policy Takes a Sharp Turn
The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based tech company, for allegedly enabling large-scale crypto scams. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on May 29 that Funnull provided infrastructure and services to thousands of fraudulent investment platforms, helping scammers steal more than $200 million
Senate Stalls Stablecoin Bill, But Talks Continue
As U.S. lawmakers scramble to regulate crypto in 2025, a pivotal piece of legislation—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act—has hit an unexpected snag in the Senate. But despite a failed vote, political insiders and stakeholders say this bill isn’t dead—it’s simply delayed. With a bipartisan
Until April, the SEC will not make a decision on BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF options.
In a latest development, the US SEC has postponed its decision on BlackRock’s proposal to list and trade options on its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new deadline for the SEC’s decision is set for April 9, 2025. The SEC said it will decide on April 9, 2025, whether to approve
Trump’s Crypto Shake-Up: Could Bitcoin Hit $100 Trillion?
Bitcoin prices have surged dramatically, fueling speculation about a potential $100 trillion market capitalization. The resurgence comes amidst a swirl of rumours surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. His proposed crypto-related policies could be a game-changer for the industry. Trump’s Day-One Crypto Plan As
