US SEC Chair Paul Atkins calls for Fit-for-Purpose Regulation for DeFi Ecosystems at the Crypto Roundtable on DeFi and the American Spirit

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 21, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 9 June 2025, at the United States Crypto Task Force Roundtable titled “DeFi and the American Spirit,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered an address where he called for a principled regulatory shift: from reactive...

United States SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Deadline to 01 October 2025

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 11 June 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) jointly extended the compliance date for the amended Form PF; Reporting Requirements for All Filers and Large Hedge Fund...

United States SEC Veteran David Saltiel to Depart on 4 July 2025 Leaving Legacy of Market Innovation and Investor Protection

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 18 June 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the retirement of David Saltiel, Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, effective 4 July 2025. Mr. Saltiel has led the US SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets as Acting...

Monetary Authority of Singapore Publishes Clarification on Licensing Deadline for Cross-Border Digital Token Service Providers Under FSMA 2022

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 6 June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published a media release on the scope and compliance requirements under the Singapore’s Digital Token Service Provider (DTSP) regulatory regime, under the Singapore Financial Services and Markets Act 2022...

Singapore Launches Licencing Regime for Digital Token Service Providers under Singapore Financial Services and Markets Act

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 30 May 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) concluded its rulemaking process under the Singapore Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 (SG FSM Act) and published a complete, binding compliance framework for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs). The...

US SEC Appoints Brian T. Daly as Director of Investment Management Division, Effective 8 July 2025

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jun 13, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 13 June 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) appointed Brian T. Daly as the Director of the US SEC’s Division of Investment Management, with his term set to commence on 8 July 2025. Mr. Daly, a prominent figure in the investment...