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U.S. Crypto Regulation at a Crossroads: SEC Reforms and Senate Showdown
The landscape of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation is undergoing its most significant shift in years. On one side, SEC Chair Paul Atkins is pledging to rapidly implement the President’s recommendations for a more rules-based, innovation-friendly framework. On the other, Sen. Tim Scott is leading a high-stakes push in Congress to pass a comprehensive crypto market structure bill, facing resistance from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, one of the industry’s fiercest critics.
Together, these developments underscore how the U.S. is rethinking its approach to digital assets—balancing investor protections, innovation, and global competitiveness.
SEC Pivot: From Enforcement to Clarity
At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Atkins announced that the SEC will move quickly to adopt the President’s Working Group recommendations. The shift signals a departure from Gary Gensler’s enforcement-heavy era, which critics say pushed many developers overseas.
Key elements of the SEC’s new approach include:
Safe harbor periods for startups to innovate before facing heavy compliance.
Tailored exemptions for digital assets, moving away from “one-size-fits-all” securities rules.
New disclosure frameworks to improve transparency without stifling development.
Atkins stressed that only a small fraction of tokens should be treated as securities, depending on how they are marketed and sold. The goal, he argued, is to curb fraud while encouraging responsible growth in areas like ICOs, airdrops, network rewards, and decentralized apps.
The venture capital community and advocacy groups such as Andreessen Horowitz and the DeFi Education Fund welcomed the reforms, saying clearer rules could help keep innovation in the U.S.
Congressional Battle: Scott vs. Warren
While the SEC takes steps to modernize its regulatory playbook, Congress is locked in a political showdown over the future of crypto legislation.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), joined by Sens. Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno, has introduced a crypto market structure draft bill with a Sept. 30 deadline.
Scott believes he can win the support of 12 to 18 Senate Democrats, but singled out Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as “standing in the way” of bipartisan progress.
The House has already passed its version of a market structure bill 294–134, with support from 78 Democrats, making Senate approval the next hurdle.
Warren, however, has denounced the draft, calling it an “industry handout” that risks giving crypto lobbyists everything they want while imposing weaker safeguards than those required of traditional financial institutions.
The Road Ahead
These parallel developments highlight the crossroads for U.S. crypto regulation:
The SEC’s reforms represent a more collaborative, innovation-focused regulatory model.
The Senate debate pits Scott’s pro-growth coalition against Warren’s consumer-protection stance.
Both paths will shape how the U.S. positions itself in the global digital economy—either as a leader in innovation with balanced oversight, or as a jurisdiction weighed down by partisan divides and regulatory uncertainty.
The next month could prove decisive: the SEC’s rapid rollout of new frameworks, combined with Congress’ looming Sept. 30 deadline, will determine whether the U.S. establishes long-term regulatory clarity—or continues to face gridlock as innovation moves abroad.
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Wyoming Becomes First U.S. State to Issue Its Own Stablecoin: FRNT
Wyoming has made history as the first state in the United States to launch a government-issued stablecoin. The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) marks a breakthrough in public-sector adoption of blockchain, combining state oversight with private sector innovation.
FRNT Launches on Seven Blockchains
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has officially launched FRNT, now live on:
Arbitrum
Avalanche
Base
Ethereum
Optimism
Polygon
Solana
FRNT is fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-term Treasuries, with a legally mandated 2% overcollateralization. The token was developed in partnership with industry leaders to ensure security, scalability, and transparency.
Not Yet Available to the Public
Although launched, FRNT is not yet publicly available as final regulatory steps are underway.
On Solana, it will debut via Wyoming’s Kraken.
On Avalanche, it will be integrated through Rain’s Visa card.
Governor Mark Gordon highlighted Wyoming’s leadership in blockchain legislation, with over 45 crypto and digital asset laws passed since 2016.
Transforming Public Finance
Anthony Apollo, Executive Director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, emphasized that FRNT represents a paradigm shift:
Instant vendor payments instead of traditional delays
On-chain tax refunds and social benefits
A working model of how governments can use blockchain to make processes faster, smarter, and more efficient
In a July pilot program with Hashfire, FRNT reduced Wyoming’s payment processing time from 45 days to just seconds.
Built with Industry Leaders
FRNT was developed in collaboration with top-tier firms:
LayerZero – Token issuance
Fireblocks – Blockchain infrastructure
Franklin Advisers – Reserve management
Inca Digital – Open-source insights
The Network Firm – Auditing
Real-World Utility Ahead
Through its partnership with Rain, FRNT will soon be spendable anywhere Visa is accepted — including online, in-store, and via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The Wyoming model shows how government and industry can work together to modernize finance, setting a precedent for other U.S. states and potentially the federal government.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Coinpedia
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Ripple Says Custody Is Critical: Four Pillars for Providers
Key Points
Ripple outlines four principles for digital asset custody providers: compliance, tailored models, resilience, and governance.
Custody is positioned as essential for scaling digital finance, including stablecoins, tokenized assets, and cross-border payments.
Ripple forecasts tokenized assets could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, with institutional adoption accelerating.
Custody at the Core of Digital Finance
Ripple executives have placed digital asset custody at the center of institutional adoption, unveiling a framework of guiding principles during a joint workshop with the Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS). The workshop also examined stablecoin use and security, reflecting momentum behind tokenizing real-world assets.
Ripple’s Four Pillars for Custody Providers
In a company blog, Ripple’s Rahul Advani (Global Co-Head of Policy) and Caren Tso (Asia-Pacific Policy Manager) identified four critical areas:
Compliance by Design – Meeting strict regulatory demands, such as those from Singapore’s MAS, requiring robust protocols for segregation and recovery of assets.
Tailored Custody Models – Institutions must adopt custody setups that fit their needs, whether third-party, hybrid, or self-custody.
Operational Resilience – In line with frameworks like the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, providers must design workflows that can withstand disruptions and meet recovery standards.
Governance – Strong oversight, segregation of duties, and audit trails are vital to maintain institutional trust.
Custody as a Gateway for Scaling Finance
Ripple emphasized that custody is a “critical entry point” for enterprises scaling into stablecoins, tokenized assets, and cross-border payments.
The BAS workshop also released a best-practices report on stablecoin and cybersecurity standards, highlighting custody’s role in enabling:
Trade finance
Cross-border settlement
Corporate cash flow management
Ripple further noted that custody providers can accelerate adoption through API integrations, AML safeguards, and programmable compliance tools.
Ripple’s Stablecoin & Market Outlook
Ripple highlighted its USD stablecoin (RLUSD), launched under a New York Trust Company Charter. RLUSD is fully dollar-backed, subject to third-party audits, and maintains segregated reserves.
Ripple’s custody platform is designed to help institutions manage tokenized assets under strict legal and operational frameworks.
A Ripple–BCG report projects tokenized assets could hit $18.9 trillion by 2033.
Standard Chartered offers an even higher estimate—$30 trillion by 2034.
Ripple’s own survey shows over 50% of Asia-Pacific firms plan to adopt custody within three years, driven by tokenization growth.
Institutional Momentum
The growing custody and tokenization trend is attracting global financial heavyweights:
Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon are piloting tokenized money-market funds.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Bank of America, and Citi are also exploring tokenization and digital securities platforms.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: BeInCrypto
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