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Core Summary Bitcoin broke through the $70,000 milestone during New York trading on August 19, reaching its highest price since June 2026. Ethereum gained approximately 10% in tandem, indicating broad market recovery. The rally was driven by two main factors: the US Treasury’s accelerated bond buyback program injecting liquidity, and the SEC advancing a crypto regulatory framework proposal that markets interpreted as a signal of clearer regulatory environment. Event Details According to real-time data from CoinDesk and The Block, Bitcoin surged rapidly on the evening of August 19, breaking through the $70,000 psychological resistance level from the $68,000 range, touching near $70,250 at its peak. This marks Bitcoin’s return above the $70,000 threshold after nearly two months. ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unexpectedly proposed new crypto offering rules as Congress stalls on digital asset legislation, marking the first major regulatory proposal on crypto market structure.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed releasing its ‘innovation exemption’ rules for crypto tokenization and suddenly canceled the scheduled Reg Crypto proposal meeting. This decision means the long-awaited regulatory framework for the crypto industry will continue to be postponed.

Core Summary The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it will hold a meeting this week to vote on proposing a new regulatory framework called “Reg Crypto,” aimed at providing clear compliance pathways for certain types of digital asset offerings. This marks the SEC’s first major crypto rulemaking process since its establishment, signaling a new phase in U.S. crypto asset regulation. Event Details According to CoinDesk reporting, the SEC plans to formally introduce the Reg Crypto rule proposal at its public meeting this week. The rule aims to provide exemption from registration or streamlined registration procedures for digital asset offerings that meet specific conditions, while clarifying issuers’ disclosure obligations and investor protection requirements. ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to propose new cryptocurrency regulations as early as this month, aiming to simplify fundraising for blockchain startups.

Paxos SEC Approval Blockchain Stock Clearing Takes Key Step Crypto infrastructure company Paxos has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become the first licensed entity authorized to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain. This license positions Paxos to compete directly with traditional financial giants like DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation). Milestone Significance Paxos’s new license marks a fundamental shift in blockchain technology’s role within U.S. traditional financial markets: ...

FalconX Confidentially Files for US Stock Market Listing Cryptocurrency trading firm FalconX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hiring investment bankers to advance the listing process. This makes it another major crypto trading platform seeking to go public on US exchanges, following in the footsteps of Coinbase and Kraken. According to CoinDesk, FalconX primarily serves institutional investors, providing crypto market-making, lending, and over-the-counter trading services. The company has experienced rapid business growth in recent years, benefiting from the massive influx of institutional capital into the cryptocurrency market. ...

Blockchain.com Files for U.S. IPO Crypto financial services firm Blockchain.com has confidentially filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, formally exploring a public listing. The company becomes the latest major crypto firm to seek a public market debut, following Circle, Gemini, and BitGo. Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com is one of the earliest cryptocurrency wallet service providers in the world. The company’s product portfolio spans a crypto wallet, exchange, institutional lending platform, and NFT marketplace, with users across more than 100 countries and regions. ...

[Brief] SEC to Propose Tokenized Stock Framework According to Bloomberg, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will propose a regulatory framework for tokenized stocks. As Wall Street’s interest in tokenized securities deepens, this move is seen as a significant signal of convergence between crypto and traditional finance.

[Brief] Coinbase Rebounds as Altcoins Surge, Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000 Coinbase shares rebounded alongside altcoin gains, with bitcoin holding above $80,000. SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules, boosting tokenization and digital asset infrastructure stocks. Source: CoinDesk