Author: Kevin Helms

Industry participants are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to formalize its crypto guidance on decentralized tools, arguing clearer rules would reduce uncertainty and better align oversight with blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Over 30 crypto industry participants urged SEC to formalize DeFi guidance. Regulatory ambiguity around SEC broker rules threatens blockchain innovation…

DeFi bridge security is under sharper pressure after a major exploit exposed structural weaknesses in verifier design and infrastructure dependencies. The fallout is widening accountability questions for Layerzero Labs and reinforcing concerns about concentrated validation models. Key Takeaways: Layerzero framed the exploit as infrastructure failure, weakening confidence in bridge security models…

Ripple is merging institutional finance and blockchain development into a broader New York event aimed at a more unified digital asset audience. The Swell 2026 format expands beyond past silos to include leaders, builders, and researchers. Key Takeaways: Ripple merged Swell and Apex into one event…

U.S. regulators are accelerating crypto oversight by using interpretive rules, signaling a faster policy rollout strategy that prioritizes immediate clarity over traditional rulemaking processes. Key Takeaways: Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights fast-track crypto rules, boosting momentum across markets. SEC and CFTC move quickly with interpretive approach…

U.S. lawmakers are pushing to anchor bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure domestically, signaling a strategic shift toward national control, supply chain security, and long-term financial positioning as Washington moves to formalize a federal bitcoin reserve framework. US Bitcoin Mining Policy and National Reserve Strategy U.S…