Law & Policy

Last week in crypto regulation (April 7–13):

1/ Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chair
U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, setting a new tone for crypto policy.

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1/ Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chair
U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, setting a new tone for crypto policy.
https://www.theblock.co/post/350284/us-senate-votes-to-confirm-paul-atkins-to-lead-the-sec-as-it-enters-crypto-friendly-era

2/ Trump Repeals IRS Rule on DeFi
President Trump signed a resolution repealing the IRS DeFi broker rule, reversing Biden-era enforcement.

3/ Virgil Griffith Released from Prison
The Ethereum researcher was freed after serving his sentence for helping North Korea evade sanctions.

3/ Virgil Griffith Released from Prison
The Ethereum researcher was freed after serving his sentence for helping North Korea evade sanctions.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-researcher-virgil-griffith-released-prison

4/ SEC Lawsuits Update
– SEC dropped its case against Nova Labs.
– SEC & Binance requested a 60-day pause in litigation.
– SEC & Ripple agreed to halt appeals.
https://blog.helium.com/sec-dismisses-claims-a-major-win-for-helium-and-the-people-819af63c2663
https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1910794348435820620
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69230851/60/securities-and-exchange-commission-v-ripple-labs-inc/

5/ New ETFs Flood In
– Cboe filed for a Sui ETF.
– 21Shares filed for a Dogecoin ETF.
– Nasdaq filed for Avalanche ETF.
– SEC approved ETH ETF options.
– Teucrium launching XRP ETF.
https://cdn.cboe.com/resources/regulation/rule_filings/pending/2025/SR-CboeBZX-2025-053.pdf
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2064314/000121390025030355/ea0237407-s1_21shares.htm
https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/assets/rulebook/nasdaq/filings/SR-NASDAQ-2025-032.pdf
https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/ise/2025/34-102798.pdf
https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1909364066088263883

6/ FTX Cancels $2.5B in Claims
FTX voided claims of ~392K users who didn’t complete KYC by March 3.

6/ FTX Cancels $2.5B in Claims
FTX voided claims of ~392K users who didn’t complete KYC by March 3.
https://x.com/sunil_trades/status/1907705650651533318

2/ Trump Repeals IRS Rule on DeFi
President Trump signed a resolution repealing the IRS DeFi broker rule, reversing Biden-era enforcement.
https://www.theblock.co/post/350461/trump-signs-repeal-controversial-irs-crypto-rule-under-biden-lawmaker-says