Analysis
SEC proposes crypto custody rules with self-custody path
The SEC has proposed new crypto custody rules allowing self-custody and state trust companies for advisers and funds, with a 60-day public comment window.
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News
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SEC puts exchange-broker ties and Trump Accounts under the microscope
The SEC's Divisions of Trading and Markets, Investment Management, and Corporation Finance issued staff statements on exchange-broker affiliations and Trump Accounts, with direct implications for inte
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FTC targets platforms behind government impersonation scams
The FTC proposes a new rule targeting search, social, and marketplace platforms that facilitate government and business impersonation scams, following $3.5 billion in reported losses last year.
Markets
SEC charges Meyer Global, CEO over alleged SpaceX pre-IPO fund fraud
The SEC has charged Meyer Global Management and CEO Owen E.H. Meyer with fraud, alleging misuse of client assets and inflated statements, including a nearly $3 million SpaceX investment forfeiture.
Ethereum
Ethereum EIPs split AA transactions, retire 0x00 validators
Ethereum EIP-8430 separates AA transactions from EIP-8130, while EIP-8433 proposes a capped exit process for remaining 0x00 validators.
News
ONCHAINID V3 turns regulated-asset identity into a smart account
T-REX Network and OpenZeppelin rebuilt ONCHAINID into a modular smart account for regulated assets, with an audit finding 36 of 39 issues resolved.
Analysis
Aave weighs tokenized equities and syrupUSDC risk controls
Aave is considering tokenized equities and syrupUSDC, with governance documents highlighting risks like market closures, thin liquidity, and issuer concentration.
News
SEC targets WhatsApp crypto scams totaling at least $15.3 million
The SEC filed two fraud complaints against Cryptoaiml and TSAI entities, alleging they used WhatsApp and fake AI programs to scam investors out of at least $15.3 million.
News
Fed lays out stablecoin application path for insured state member banks
The Federal Reserve Board published proposed application procedures for insured State member banks seeking approval for subsidiaries to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act.
Analysis
SEC fines Zoe Financial $450,000 over undisclosed conflict in referral program
The SEC fined Zoe Financial $450,000 for failing to disclose a conflict of interest related to its Zoe Wealth platform for nearly two years, violating the Advisers Act.
