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U.S. SEC to pursue \'Reg Crypto\' rules to clarify standards for crypto securities status
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to unveil a draft set of rules dubbed \'Reg Crypto\' that would set core standards for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. The proposal is in the final stage of a White House review process. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the draft is being reviewed by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Office of Management and Budget and is one step from release.
Crypto
U.S. 401(k) retirement market could open to cryptocurrencies
The U.S. retirement market is nearing a turning point as the $10 trillion 401(k) sector could allow cryptocurrencies as regulated assets after years of uncertainty. The Labor Department withdrew its 2022 warning in May 2025 and later, on Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an order classifying cryptocurrencies as alternative assets. The department is drafting new fiduciary standards, though technical integration and strict ERISA duties may slow adoption.
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Yeo Han-koo says digital trade issues, U.S. Supreme Court ruling risks need close management
Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, said he discussed follow-up steps after South Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations and pending digital legislation during a visit to Washington. He met USTR and White House budget officials to review implementation of non-tariff commitments and agreed to maintain communication channels. He said Korea should not be treated unfavourably versus other countries ahead of a ruling on the legality of U.S. reciprocal tariffs imposed under IEEPA.