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Image: crypto.newsSEC Sets August 24 Deadline in Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Review Amid Jurisdictional Dispute
Crypto.news reported that the SEC kept Nasdaq’s cash-settled Bitcoin index options paused while reviewing CME’s jurisdiction challenge, with written statements due August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by the regulator itself outside of published Federal Register documentation.
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crypto.newsSEC Sets August 24 Deadline in Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Review Amid Jurisdictional Dispute
Crypto.news reported that the SEC kept Nasdaq’s cash-settled Bitcoin index options paused while reviewing CME’s jurisdiction challenge, with written statements due August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by the regulator itself outside of published Federal Register documentation.
crypto.newsCLARITY Act faces Wednesday deadline for Friday vote amid Senate scheduling pressure
According to reporting by crypto.news on August 3, 2026, the CLARITY Act was absent from the United States Senate's published schedule for Monday, leaving leaders until Wednesday to prepare a potential Friday procedural vote before the summer recess, though these schedule adjustments remain not officially confirmed by legislative leaders.
crypto.newsTrump Media launches Truth API amid SEC scrutiny and market fairness concerns
According to crypto.news, Trump Media & Technology Group launched its Truth API to give institutional customers millisecond access to influential Truth Social posts, prompting lawmakers to urge the SEC to examine potential market fairness issues. These developments are not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
CoinDeskSEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following Jurisdictional Challenge by CME
According to reporting by CoinDesk on August 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily frozen its earlier approval of Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin options product. This administrative pause responds directly to a formal legal challenge filed by CME Group in June 2026. CME argues that because bitcoin functions as a commodity, derivatives tied to its valuation fall strictly under the regulatory domain of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than the securities regulator. The suspension remains active while commissioners evaluate the jurisdictional boundaries, with public comments scheduled through August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by an independent administrative adjudication beyond published agency orders.
crypto.newsBitcoin Price Tests $63K Support Amid Institutional Outflows and Legislative Uncertainty
According to reporting by crypto.news, Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 on August 1 as US exchange-traded fund outflows and regulatory uncertainty kept buyers on the sidelines, though these market movements are not officially confirmed by institutional custodians.
crypto.newsGrayscale Urges U.S. Senate to Hold Floor Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Crypto.news reported that Grayscale Investments has called on the U.S. Senate to schedule a floor vote on the CLARITY Act before the upcoming August recess, citing the urgent need for comprehensive regulatory clarity in the digital asset sector. This media-reported development, which is not officially confirmed by legislative leaders, highlights ongoing bipartisan negotiations and legislative hurdles.