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Opening Ceremony of EthDenver 2026 with Vitalik Buterin @VitalikButerin

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and SEC Commissioner “Crypto Mom” @HesterPeirce at EthDenver! @SECGov @EthereumDenver

I'll be at ETH Denver 2026, where you can book me for this @e180labs braindate: GENIUS Act: How to issue payment stablecoins in the US a.e180.co/l/A8gVZY/

I'll be at ETH Denver 2026, where you can book me for this @e180labs braindate: How to best navigate SEC regulations a.e180.co/l/8mDWNQ/

UK chose HSBC's blockchain platform, Orion, to run its pilot issuance of tokenized government bond. Very interesting development and something to keep an eye on. msn.com/en-gb/money/ot…

We’re launching a newsletter, Ha Law’s Web3 Today. Check out the first issue! open.substack.com/pub/jeonghoonh…

GM frens! Ha Law’s newsletter is coming soon! Stay tuned 🤩

Two Senate committees will soon hold markup hearings and votes on their respective portions of the digital asset market structure bill. Stablecoin yield is expected to be a key point of debate. cnbc.com/2026/01/11/cry….

Happy new year from Ha Law PLLC! Some headlines you might have missed in the past several weeks: 1. FDIC issued NPR to Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures for FDIC-Supervised Institutions 2. A staff statement was issued by SEC about tokenized securities 3. Digital assets market structure law is expected in Jan 2026 Cheers

🏛️ OCC Authorizes Banks to Broker Crypto Trades @USOCC has confirmed that national banks may buy and sell digital assets for customers as “riskless principals,” extending long-standing brokerage powers to crypto. This move allows banks to facilitate crypto trades under federal supervision, aligning with prior OCC guidance on custody and trust charters — while emphasizing safe and sound operations. Another step toward integrating digital assetsinto the traditional banking framework. ledgerinsights.com/occ-authorizes…

@USOCC is already a major player in the digital assets industry and will continue to be for years to come. Don’t agree? Just wait for the GENIUS Act to become effective…

Digital assets as collateral! Love it!

🏦 OCC Chief Defends Crypto Trust Charters @USOCC head @USComptroller Jonathan Gould pushed back on banking industry criticism of crypto trust charters, saying “innovation, competition, and fair access should triumph over regulatory stagnation.” Gould reaffirmed that nonfiduciary custody and safekeeping have long been part of national trust bank activity — arguing there’s no reason to treat digital assets differently. With 14 de novo charter applications in 2025, the OCC sees “healthy competition” and remains confident it can supervise new crypto entrants under the GENIUS Act framework. tradingview.com/news/cointeleg…

🏦 Regulators Roll Back 2013 Leveraged Lending Guidance Washington regulators have officially rolled back post-2008 rules that restricted banks from underwriting high-risk corporate loans. The @FDICgov and @USOCC say the old guidance was overly restrictive and pushed leveraged lending into the fast-growing, lightly regulated private creditsector. Banks will now have greater discretion in assessing leveraged loans—potentially intensifying competition with private credit funds like Apollo and Ares. A major shift in U.S. credit markets, with implications for risk, regulation, and the balance between banks and nonbank lenders. wsj.com/finance/bankin…

📈 Wealthfront Files for $485M IPO Digital wealth platform @Wealthfront plans to raise up to $450M in its upcoming @Nasdaq listing (ticker: WLTH), targeting a $2B valuation. The Palo Alto–based robo-advisor aims to expand its automated investing, cash management, and financial planning tools for Millennial and Gen Z “digital natives.” Fenwick & West advises Wealthfront; @lathamwatkins represents the underwriters. reuters.com/business/finte…

🚨 Upbit Reports $30M Crypto Breach — Possible Lazarus Group Link South Korea’s largest exchange, @Official_Upbit , is investigating a $30.4M hack involving @solana-based assets. 
Early findings suggest similarities to prior attacks by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Authorities have launched an on-site inspection as stolen funds move through cross-chain bridges — echoing Upbit’s 2019 breach. Cyber risk and compliance remain critical pillars in digital-asset infrastructure. ⚖️ #web3 #blockchain #finance #cybersecurity #hacking coindesk.com/markets/2025/1… via @coindesk

🏛️ MoonPay Secures NYDFS Trust Charter @moonpay has received approval from @NYDFS to operate as a New York limited purpose trust company, authorizing it to offer crypto custodyand OTC trading services. The charter marks a major regulatory milestone—positioning MoonPay to serve institutional clients and potentially pursue stablecoin issuanceunder the GENIUS Act, pending NYDFS approval. #stablecoin #geniusact #digitalasset #blockchain #finance #cryptocurrency prn.to/4iin1Lk

🚀 Kraken Files Confidentially for IPO Crypto exchange @krakenfx has confidentially filed with the @SECGov for an initial public offering, following an $800M raise that valued the firm at $20B — including a $200M strategic investment from @Citadel Securities. Pending SEC review, Kraken’s IPO could mark another milestone in the institutionalization of digital assets. cryptopotato.com/kraken-submits…

OCC Clarifies Banks Can Hold Crypto to Pay Network Fees The OCC’s new Interpretive Letter 1186 confirms that banks may:
🔹 Hold crypto assets to cover blockchain network (“gas”) fees
🔹 Test crypto platforms without relying on third parties This move enhances operational efficiency, reduces counterparty risk, and expands banks’ ability to support digital-asset custody and transactions. Another step toward integrating blockchain into traditional banking. ⚖️ coindesk.com/policy/2025/11… via @coindesk

New week, new energy. Have a great week and keep it up! 🚀