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Latest SEC news, analysis, and market insights. 10 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.

Why a 3x bitcoin ETF can lose money when bitcoin goes nowhere Bitcoin ETFsWhy a 3x bitcoin ETF can lose money when bitcoin goes nowhereThe SEC has cleared 3x bitcoin and ether products for listing. Here is the arithmetic that makes them excellent one-day tools and strange long-term companions, with a worked example and September's real numbers.3 Oct 20265 min read
Two SEC commissioners and a one-person quorum: The Rulebook Crypto BankingTwo SEC commissioners and a one-person quorum: The RulebookHester Peirce's departure leaves the SEC with two commissioners, and a quorum rule amended the same day lets a single commissioner act on some matters. What that means for the crypto agenda, plus the week's other paperwork.3 Oct 20264 min read SEC clears Cboe listing of 3x bitcoin ETF and 3x ether ETF Bitcoin ETFsSEC clears Cboe listing of 3x bitcoin ETF and 3x ether ETFThe SEC has approved a Cboe BZX rule change to list six triple-leveraged commodity trusts from Volatility Shares, two of them tracking bitcoin and ether futures. Trading still needs effective registration statements.2 Oct 20262 min read SEC proposes crypto custody rules for advisers and funds SECSEC proposes crypto custody rules for advisers and fundsIA-7023 would add a tailored crypto custody path under the Advisers Act and Investment Company Act — including conditional self-custody when no permitted custodian is available.1 Oct 20262 min read IRS Notice 2026-62 flags ETF seeding and digital-asset fund strategies SECIRS Notice 2026-62 flags ETF seeding and digital-asset fund strategiesTreasury and the IRS released Notice 2026-62 and Revenue Ruling 2026-20 on Monday, asking for comments by 28 October on strategies they say may stretch federal tax rules.28 Sep 20262 min read Why is Crypto Up Today? Senate Passes CLARITY Act, BTC USD Surges Past $82K BitcoinWhy is Crypto Up Today? Senate Passes CLARITY Act, BTC USD Surges Past $82KThe US Senate approved landmark cryptocurrency legislation defining SEC and CFTC oversight, sparking an 8% Bitcoin surge and potentially unlocking billions in institutional investment.14 May 20262 min read CLARITY Act Vote Set for May 14: How the Senate’s Crypto Pivot Could Trigger a Major Market Move AltcoinsCLARITY Act Vote Set for May 14: How the Senate’s Crypto Pivot Could Trigger a Major Market MoveThe Senate Banking Committee has set a May 14, 2026, markup hearing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, moving the landmark bipartisan bill one step closer to resolving years of regulatory uncertainty for the US crypto industry.12 May 20262 min read Who is Tal Cohen? Nasdaq President Insists SEC Ends the ‘No-Fly Zone’ AltcoinsWho is Tal Cohen? Nasdaq President Insists SEC Ends the ‘No-Fly Zone’Nasdaq President Tal Cohen stated that the SEC's regulatory pivot is finally letting markets build with blockchain and tokenized assets. This is a stark contrast to the enforcement-heavy environment of four years ago.7 May 20263 min read Crypto Czar Steps Down: David Sacks’ White House Tenure Ends BitcoinCrypto Czar Steps Down: David Sacks’ White House Tenure EndsDavid Sacks' year-long advisory role as Trump's AI and Crypto Czar ended 27 March 2026. This marks the end of the year that reshaped US policy on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. 27 Mar 20262 min read SEC and CFTC Classify 16 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Ending Decade of Regulatory Uncertainty BitcoinSEC and CFTC Classify 16 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Ending Decade of Regulatory UncertaintyBitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and 12 other crypto assets officially designated as digital commodities in landmark March 17 joint regulatory guidance that establishes clear rules after years of enforcement-driven chaos.23 Mar 20263 min read