Regulation Watch - 15 April 2025

Last week was a Major Week for Crypto Regulation in the U.S.:

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✅ Paul Atkins confirmed as SEC Chair

This appointment marks a clear directional shift under the Trump administration for a lighter-touch regulatory approach.

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📄 SEC approved options on ETH ETFs

After months of delay, ETH options are live.

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🧾 DeFi tax rule repealed

Trump signed a resolution nullifying a Biden-era IRS rule that would’ve required DeFi platforms to report user transactions via Form 1099. Now? It’s gone.

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🚫 Crypto enforcement unit disbanded by DOJ

Perhaps the most surprising twist: The Department of Justice closed its specialized crypto crimes division. Could it signal a step back on crypto accountability?

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⏸️ SEC v. Binance paused

In a further sign of regulatory détente, Binance and the SEC agreed to a litigation pause. Other firms like Coinbase, Gemini, and Uniswap are also seeing a friendlier SEC.

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