SEC Scales Back its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reducing its efforts in regulating cryptocurrency as President Donald Trump fulfills his promises of deregulation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reducing its efforts in regulating cryptocurrency as President Donald Trump fulfills his promises of deregulation.
Despite an earlier agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce their involvement with cryptocurrencies, El Salvador has recently acquired 12 Bitcoin in the span of two days.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5th February 2025, Chainwire
Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it will be retracting its recently launched event contracts for the Super Bowl, following a directive from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4th February 2025, Chainwire
According to crypto lawyer Aaron Brogan, the recent investigation into Crypto.com and Kalshi’s event contracts revolves around a key question: whether or not these contracts fall under the Commodities Exchange Act’s definition of sports “gaming.”
Kraken has recently announced that it has obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU.
DeFi protocol World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump, has a treasury filled with various crypto tokens.
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 3rd February 2025, Chainwire
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand plans to create a blockchain-based platform for securities firms to trade debentures using digital tokens.
A senior government official said on Sunday that India is reconsidering its position on cryptocurrencies, driven by changing attitudes towards this digital asset in other countries.
According to Matt Hougan, these inflows indicate the possibility of attracting over $50 billion by the end of 2025.
Dubai, UAE, 1st February 2025, Chainwire
Willemstad, Curaçao, 31st January 2025, Chainwire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31st January 2025, Chainwire

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