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After five years, the long-running Ripple v. the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally been laid to rest. According to Commissioner Hester Pierce, the SEC can now redirect its efforts toward creating a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry. Pierce’s attitude was echoed by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who added in a social media post that the agency would also focus on fostering innovation while protecting investors. Commissioner Peirce is right. With this chapter closed, we now have an opportunity to shift our energy from the courtroom to the policy drafting table. Our focus should be on building a clear regulatory framework that fosters innovation while protecting investors. #ProjectCrypto — Paul Atkins (@SECPaulSAtkins) August 11, 2025 The broader market, however, appears most interested in potential new spot XRP ETFs, with Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg even suggesting that they could outperform Ethereum (ETH...

Florida is now proposing new legislation that would eliminate capital gains taxes on Bitcoin, XRP, and also traditional stocks for state residents. The groundbreaking bill, which was introduced right now in May 2025, would create the first 0% capital gains tax rate at the state level for digital assets, and this positions Florida among the no-tax crypto states. At the time of writing, analysts are predicting that this crypto regulation shift could help drive Bitcoin toward the 135K Bitcoin prediction target within an estimated 100 days. Also Read: Dubai Taps Ctrl Alt to Launch Tokenized Real Estate on XRP Ledger How Florida’s Crypto Tax Break Fuels Bitcoin, XRP, and Stocks Source: VidhiLegalPolicy Florida’s Zero Capital Gains Proposal Details The new Florida legislation would exempt Bitcoin, XRP, and also traditional stock investments from state-level capital gains taxes, though federal taxes would still apply to residents. Right now, the proposed 0% capital gains tax would...

Hong Kong’s SFC and HKMA are ready for spot crypto ETF applications. SFC revises rules, allowing funds direct exposure to spot virtual assets, emphasizing secure transactions. Contrary to China’s stance, Hong Kong attracts 11% of global crypto VC funding. Hong Kong’s financial regulators , the SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), have jointly announced their preparedness to accept applications for spot crypto ETFs. This move positions Hong Kong as a forward-thinking financial hub embracing the evolving digital asset landscape. SFC welcomes spot Crypto ETF applications The move by Hong Kong’s financial regulators follows the SFC’s previous approval for licensed crypto providers to offer crypto currency futures ETFs, marking a significant expansion in the region’s crypto investment offerings. In response to the increasing interest in spot crypto ETFs, the SFC has updated its regulatory framework. Departing...

U.S. Senators, spearheaded by Elizabeth Warren, have broadened bipartisan backing for the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act to regulate cryptocurrency use. The bill seeks to address the growing concerns around the misuse of crypto currencies in illegal financial activities by incorporating digital assets into the existing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. JUST IN: US Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces bill to crack down on crypto . pic.twitter.com/T5J1i8B86G — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 11, 2023 New supporters of the bill include Senators Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). The supporters joined a coalition already backed by a diverse group of senators, indicating a strong bipartisan effort. “The Treasury Department is making clear that we need new laws to crack down on crypto ’s use in enabling terrorist groups, rogue nat...

Republic Of China Moves Ahead With Crypto Regulatory Regime Plans The Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan, the Republic of China, will officially announce the “Guiding Principles for the Management of Virtual Asset Platforms and Trading Businesses (VASP)” before the end of this month, a local news agency reported on September 7. advertisement Amid the complete ban on crypto trading and mining in mainland China, Taiwan to release guiding principles for Crypto Regulation . The FSC will work on key aspects such as strengthening the management of virtual asset issuance, establishing a review mechanism for listing and delisting, and oversight on separation of platform assets and customer assets. In addition, companies must ensure transaction fairness and transparency; strengthen contract formulation, advertising solicitation, and complaint handling; establish a system for continued operations, information security, and hot and cold wallet private key...