The U.S. SEC has unveiled a proposed framework called Regulation Crypto Assets, offering crypto projects two defined paths to raise capital without full securities registration.
Under the proposal, smaller offerings up to $75 million would qualify for a lighter registration track, while larger raises would require ongoing reporting obligations. All offerings would still demand investor disclosures. The plan was announced on August 18.
Industry groups have broadly welcomed the proposal, describing its terms as more generous than expected — a notable shift in tone from the SEC's historically adversarial stance toward the sector.
If adopted, the framework would give U.S.-based crypto projects their clearest regulatory fundraising roadmap to date.
💵 Bitfinex Flags $14B Stablecoin Outflow as Bitcoin Headwind
Bitfinex has issued a warning that roughly $14 billion in stablecoin outflows recorded since May are weighing on Bitcoin's price stability and limiting its upside potential.
Stablecoin liquidity is closely watched as a proxy for dry powder available to enter crypto markets. A sustained outflow of this scale suggests capital is leaving the ecosystem rather than rotating into assets like Bitcoin.
Bitfinex's analysis positions the trend as a meaningful drag on the conditions typically needed to sustain a broader Bitcoin rally.
🟠 Metaplanet Seeds US Bitcoin Treasury Firm With 2,100 BTC
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding into the US market through a $132 million Bitcoin treasury deal with gaming media company Super League.
Under the agreement, Metaplanet will transfer 2,100 BTC to Super League, which will be rebranded as Superplanet and trade on US markets under the ticker SUPA.
The move marks Metaplanet's first direct foothold in the US, extending its Bitcoin treasury strategy beyond Japan into a publicly listed American entity.
💵 Visa Hunts for Stablecoin Settlement Partner as Market Nears $300B
Visa is actively searching for a new stablecoin settlement and over-the-counter partner, requiring candidates to hold cryptocurrency exchange licenses in the US, Canada, and the UK.
The move comes as the global stablecoin market approaches $300 billion, with major payment networks increasingly competing for positioning in crypto-native settlement infrastructure.
The search signals how quickly stablecoins have shifted from a niche crypto tool to a strategic priority for traditional payment giants.
🏦 BitMart Users Demand Proof of Funds as Shutdown Drags On
BitMart, the crypto exchange that announced a full wind-down weeks ago, is now facing a public ultimatum from users and staff over approximately $10 million in frozen withdrawals.
Users and employees are demanding the exchange provide proof that funds are still intact — or face escalation to regulators and legal action. The standoff has turned what was already a troubled shutdown into an open confrontation over transparency and solvency.
The situation highlights the risks users face when exchanges enter wind-down processes without clear timelines, audited reserves, or enforceable withdrawal guarantees.
🏦 Six US Banks Build Tokenized Deposit Model via Fireblocks
Six chartered US banks are developing a tokenized deposit model in collaboration with Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure provider.
The initiative represents an effort by traditional banks to bring deposit functionality onto blockchain rails, using Fireblocks as the underlying platform. No further details on the participating banks, timeline, or deployment scope were provided in the announcement.
If completed, a multi-bank tokenized deposit system could mark a notable step toward integrating regulated banking with on-chain settlement infrastructure.