Paul Atkins outlines SEC plans for crypto, tokenization and public markets in 2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added three major crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda, expanding its work on digital asset regulation while Congress continues to debate the CLARITY Act. According to the SEC’s Agency Rule List,…

The post 100 Days to Go: Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 Set to Return to Johannesburg for Its 12th Edition appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Johannesburg, South Africa – 7 July 2026 – With 100 days to go, Bitcoin Events is counting down to the 12th edition of the Blockchain Africa Conference (BAC26), taking place on 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg. As Africa’s longest running blockchain and digital assets conference, BAC26 will once again bring together bankers, regulators, institutional investors, developers, and founders to chart the continued mainstreaming of digital assets across the continent. Now entering its second decade, the conference has grown into one of the most established gatherings of its kind on the continent, having welcomed more than 11,270 attendees, hosted over 410 speakers, and drawn delegates from more than 165 countries over the course of its history. Date: 15 October 2026 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa BAC26 will bring together industry lea

The SEC just published its 2026 rulemaking agenda, and crypto is a top priority.

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The post SEC Lists Proposed Crypto Rule Changes on Regulatory Agenda Amid CLARITY Act Wait appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has included three proposed crypto rule changes in its regulatory agenda for this year. This comes amid the wait for the CLARITY Act, which is expected to provide a comprehensive framework for the crypto industry. SEC Includes Three Proposed Crypto Rule Changes In Regulatory Agenda According to the Agency Rule List, the Commission listed rule changes relating to crypto assets, crypto broker-dealers, and crypto structure amendments in its 2026 regulatory agenda. Under the proposed rule changes for crypto assets, the agency is considering rules related to the offer and sale of crypto assets that could include certain exemptions and safe harbors. The SEC noted that this could help clarify the regulatory framework for crypto assets and provide greater certainty to the market. It is worth noting that the Commission has a

The post Polymarket Lawsuit Bitcoin Market Dispute Explained appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A prediction market dispute that started with a single SEC filing has turned into a full-blown legal battle. Two traders have filed a Polymarket lawsuit over Bitcoin tied to Strategy’s sales, alleging the platform improperly resolved a market — and in doing so, broke its own foundational promise of rules-based outcomes. Key takeaways Plaintiffs William Wood and Thomas Bush sued Polymarket in the New York Supreme Court on July 3, naming CEO Shayne Coplan and CMO Matthew Modabber as defendants. Strategy disclosed in an SEC Form 8-K filed June 1 that it sold 32 BTC between May 26 and May 31, within the contract’s event window. Polymarket resolved the market as “No” after a UMA vote on June 3, despite the SEC filing confirming sales within the deadline period. Plaintiffs allege Polymarket introduced a post-trading confirmation requirement that wasn’t part of the original market rules. Neither