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SEC Abandons Contentious DeFi Rule Following Gensler's Departure

SEC Abandons Contentious DeFi Rule Following Gensler's Departure

• DeFi

This past week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did just that by rescinding a controversial rule. This rule was intended to greatly broaden the definition of “exchange” under the Exchange Act. This action foreshadows a broader shift in the regulatory tone toward decentralized finance (DeFi). It follows on the...

SEC Caves? 5 Ways Crypto Wins After Gensler-Era Regulation Reversal

SEC Caves? 5 Ways Crypto Wins After Gensler-Era Regulation Reversal

• Callout

Crypto let out a huge sigh of relief. This is the SEC retreating from most of their draconian crypto rules implemented since Gensler took the helm. It really is like coming to from an ugly nightmare. You know, back when it seemed like every other week the SEC was releasing...

SEC Rethinks Crypto Rules: Gensler-Era Proposals Pulled Back

SEC Rethinks Crypto Rules: Gensler-Era Proposals Pulled Back

• Writer's Block

The world of cryptocurrency moves quickly, and the regulatory environment is no different. Just like that, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scored a major victory. They have rolled back on some of their more draconian proposed crypto industry rules. This recent action sent shockwaves of excitement and speculation throughout...

SEC's Crypto U-Turn: Did They Just Save the Metaverse?

SEC's Crypto U-Turn: Did They Just Save the Metaverse?

• Callout

Did the SEC unknowingly save the metaverse? Seriously, think about it. For months, we've been bracing for the impact of regulations that felt less like thoughtful oversight and more like a sledgehammer to a delicate ecosystem. Now, with the withdrawal of several Gensler-era proposals, we're left wondering: are we in...

SEC's DeFi Nod: A Trojan Horse or True Innovation Freedom?

SEC's DeFi Nod: A Trojan Horse or True Innovation Freedom?

• Callout

The crypto community broke out in cheers! SEC Chairman Atkins just recently suggested there might be a lighter touch for DeFi, and everyone has lost their minds. Between the Uniswap IPO and Aave’s boom, the champagne corks were flying. But before we all start building our castles in the cloud,...

SEC's DeFi Green Light: Is This the Crypto Rally Catalyst?

SEC's DeFi Green Light: Is This the Crypto Rally Catalyst?

• Writer's Block

The broad world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is all the rage right now. So recent events promise to be a big change for that politically fraught regulatory environment. And with SEC Chairman Atkins clearing the way for a more open and understanding approach toward DeFi, the crypto community is paying...

DeFi's $1 Trillion Future Hinges On SEC's 'Innovation Exemption'?

DeFi's $1 Trillion Future Hinges On SEC's 'Innovation Exemption'?

• Callout

Friends, this is not a marketing gimmick—this represents an actual moment. Together, we can recreate the financial system from the bottom up, digital brick by digital brick. Picture a world where everyone, no matter who, where, or what they have, can lend, borrow, trade and invest with total freedom. Traditional...

DeFi Tokens Surge Following SEC Guidance on Network Participation

DeFi Tokens Surge Following SEC Guidance on Network Participation

• DeFi

DeFi tokens surged in value when former SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently said these things. He thanked the dedication of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance staff for their hard work. Second, the staff addressed the question of consumer participation in voluntary proof of work or proof of stake networks....

SEC's DeFi Embrace: Is This the Revolution or Just Another Regulatory Remix?

SEC's DeFi Embrace: Is This the Revolution or Just Another Regulatory Remix?

• Callout

So, the SEC is suddenly embracing DeFi? Color me skeptical. Remember when your boomer grandpa got on Facebook and started posting all those conspiracy theories? That’s almost the gist I’m getting here.DeFi's "American Values"? Really?Atkins, our SEC Chairman, is heralding DeFi as in keeping with “American values” such as economic...

DeFi Summer's Second Act? SEC's Green Light Sparks Hope, But Hurdles Remain

DeFi Summer's Second Act? SEC's Green Light Sparks Hope, But Hurdles Remain

• Callout

Atkins, the new SEC Chairman, appears to be singing a different tune. A pro-DeFi tune. This is quite a departure, which is exciting. It appears like a green light indeed after many years of uncertain regulatory guidance that served as a stop sign. He’s speaking to the importance of economic...

Further Reading

Navigating the Crypto Landscape Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Embrace

The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...

Navigating the Crypto Landscape Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Embrace

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

Humanity Protocol's Palm Scan ID: Privacy Savior or Dystopian Nightmare?

A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...

Humanity Protocol's Palm Scan ID: Privacy Savior or Dystopian Nightmare?

Meta's Metaverse Flop Proves Zuck Can't Handle Our Digital Future

It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...

Meta's Metaverse Flop Proves Zuck Can't Handle Our Digital Future

Zuckerberg's AGI Dream Is A Decentralization Nightmare: Here's Why

Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...

Zuckerberg's AGI Dream Is A Decentralization Nightmare: Here's Why

Metaverse Flop to AI Domination? Zuck's Next Power Play

Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...

Metaverse Flop to AI Domination? Zuck's Next Power Play

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories