Regulation
DTCC, FMI Partners To Review Regulations With $16 Trillion Digital Asset Vision Plan

DTCC and Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) partners have come together to design a “blueprint” for the global digital asset ecosystem. Pushing for transition to the desired future, the partners cite a $16 trillion opportunity contingent on detractors being removed.
DTCC and partners envision a $16 trillion opportunity within global digital asset ecosystem
DTCC, Euroclear, and Clearstream have joined hands with the Boston Consulting Group towards a contemporary digital asset ecosystem. The firms envision a $16 trillion opportunity within the global digital asset space.
In a work plan, titled Advancing the Digital Asset Era, Together, the firms introduce a blueprint to remove obstacles. Among the cited detractors in the path to industry growth, include “years of smaller-scale deployments,” according to the report, which cited “sub-scale, isolated pools of instrument liquidity on propriety DLTs [Distributed Ledger Technologies].”
To this end, DTCC and the team will review almost 100 regulations and whitepapers from diverse ecosystems within the industry. They also plan to conduct more than 20 interviews with different market participants and technology vendors.
Innovation And Adoption Remains Fragmented Despite Clear Opportunity, DTCC
There is only a handful of DLT protocols recording significant consolidated trading volumes. This, according to the report, is an obstacle to digital assets’ future because of a fragmented liquidity system and stagnating tokenization.
The aftermath is costly maintenance of digital assets relative to their traditional alternatives in the short term. The blueprint therefore highlights medium and long-term opportunities that are already in place. These are legal clarity, regulatory compliance, resilience and security, customer asset protection, connectivity and interoperability, and operational scalability.
Citing Managing Director and Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets, Nadine Chakar, “While many firms see potential in blockchain technology, including less risk and lower costs, the financial services industry still needs to pivot to distributed ledger technology.”
Chakar therefore calls for “Collaboration across a wide cross-section of firms to build the infrastructure, standards, controls, and governance to underpin digital markets.” Clearstream Managing Director, Head of Issuer Services and New Digital Markets, Jens Hachmeister, supported the call.
DTCC Digital Assets mobilizes the power of blockchain technology to build a global, liquid, and interconnected ecosystem for digital assets. Its key capabilities leverage blockchain to tokenize any asset, automate compliance, support market requirements, and launch digital assets marketplaces.
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Regulation
US SEC Acknowledges Fidelity’s Filing for Solana ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged the filing for Fidelity’s spot Solana (SOL) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
This marks a key development in the financial industry, as Fidelity seeks to list its Solana ETF on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The acknowledgment comes after Fidelity submitted a proposed rule change, paving the way for the potential approval of the product.
Fidelity’s Spot Solana ETF Proposal
The SEC’s acknowledgment follows Fidelity’s filing to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund under the Cboe BZX Exchange. The proposed rule change, initially submitted on March 25, was later amended on April 1, 2025, to clarify certain points and add additional details.
The amended proposal aims to list the Solana ETF under BZX Rule, which pertains to commodity-based trust shares. According to the Cboe BZX Exchange, Fidelity plans to register the shares with the SEC through a registration statement on Form S-1.
Fidelity’s experience with crypto ETFs, having launched the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), has prepared it for this new initiative. FBTC has drawn substantial interest, accumulating nearly $17 billion in assets, while FETH currently manages around $975 million.
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US Senate Banking Committee Approves Paul Atkins Nomination For SEC Chair Role

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has voted to approve Paul Atkins’ nomination for the role of Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The vote, which took place on Thursday, passed with a narrow margin of 13-11, along party lines.
Paul Atkins, nominated by President Donald Trump, now moves one step closer to taking over the top regulatory position at the US SEC.
Senate Banking Committee Approves Paul Atkins Nomination
Paul Atkins’ nomination for SEC Chair has received approval despite sharp opposition from Democratic members of the Senate Banking Committee. The vote was entirely split, with Republicans supporting Atkins and all Democrats opposing the decision.
This partisan divide highlights the contentious nature of Atkins’ confirmation, which had been under scrutiny for several reasons.
The committee’s approval now clears the path for Atkins to proceed to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Given the Republican-controlled Senate, it is widely expected that Atkins will secure the necessary votes to take over the SEC leadership. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate, the confirmation process is anticipated to move forward swiftly.
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Regulation
Kraken Obtains Restricted Dealer Registration in Canada

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a Restricted Dealer registration in Canada. The registration comes after completing a pre-registration undertaking (PRU) process with Canadian authorities.
The exchange has also announced the appointment of Cynthia Del Pozo as its new General Manager for North America. Del Pozo will oversee Kraken’s growth initiatives in Canada.
Kraken Completes PRU Process In Canada
Kraken’s Restricted Dealer registration marks the completion of a thorough pre-registration undertaking (PRU) process with Canadian regulators. The registration places Kraken under the supervision of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). This oversight ensures users have access to secure crypto products within a properly regulated local ecosystem.
According to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Restricted Dealer registration is one of eight firm registration types in Canada. This particular classification is used for firms that “do not quite fit under any other category.” It also comes with specific requirements and conditions set by securities regulators.
Kraken’s regulatory achievement comes during a period of change in the Canadian crypto sector. Just months earlier, competitor Gemini exchange announced its departure from the Canadian exchange market by the end of 2024. This was a move that surprised many and raised questions about cryptocurrency regulation clarity in the country.
Kraken Introduces New Canadian GM
Del Pozo has joined Kraken to lead its Canadian operations as the new General Manager for North America. She has nearly 15 years of experience in corporate development, operations, and fintech consulting. Del Pozo will help to guide Kraken’s expansion across Canada during this important phase of crypto’s development in the region.
“Canada is at a turning point for crypto adoption, with a growing number of investors and institutions recognizing digital assets as a vital part of the financial future. I’m thrilled to join Kraken’s mission at this critical moment, and to lead our expansion efforts, ensuring we continue to serve our clients long-term with innovative and compliant products,” said Del Pozo.
In her role, Del Pozo will focus on strengthening Kraken’s regulatory relationships and also scaling the company’s presence throughout North America.
Del Pozo also commented on the registration achievement: “This Restricted Dealer registration is testament to the high bar Kraken has always set for consumer protection, client service, and robust security. We’re excited to continue expanding our world-class investment platform and to deliver innovative products that provide real-world utility to Canadians.”
The Exchange’s Continued Growth In Canada
Over the past two years, the cryptocurrency exchange has shown steady expansion in Canada while working through the PRU process with regulators. During this period, the exchange has doubled its team size and monthly active users.
According to the official blog post figures, the firm now has more than $2 billion CAD in total client assets under custody. Kraken has also increased support for some of the most popular cryptocurrencies. It provides several CAD spot trading pairs that enable Canadians to trade crypto without paying expensive foreign exchange fees.
According to Innovative Research Group’s 2024 Investor Survey, 30% of Canadian investors currently own or have owned cryptocurrencies. Likewise, a KPMG Canada survey discovered that 30% of Canadian institutional investors now have exposure to cryptocurrencies, which means widespread adoption across investor types.
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