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World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority.

World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority.

Gold

World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining

The initiative also seeks to improve gold recovery while reducing mercury use during processing

Joseph MortonAugust 10, 2026

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Gold

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Barrick had long planned to fold the Fourmile discovery into the Nevada operation but had not disclosed a timeline

Joseph MortonAugust 10, 2026

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Gold

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Silver and silver ETFs also saw considerable gains last week

Rowan DunneAugust 9, 2026

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Gold

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Federal agencies are overseeing the environmental review under the FAST-41 program

Joseph MortonAugust 7, 2026

US Antimony expands mining across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

US Antimony expands mining across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

Mining

United States Antimony expands across Alaska, Montana and Ontario to boost domestic antimony supply

Historical exploration programs collected more than 12,000 soil samples identifying antimony concentrations across 15 separate target areas

Joseph MortonAugust 6, 2026

Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion

Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion

Gold

Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion

The company also secured supply assurances from BC Hydro that will provide enough renewable hydroelectric power for the expanded operation

Joseph MortonAugust 5, 2026

Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project

Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project

Copper

Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project

Revival Gold completed a 5,500-metre drilling program at Beartrack-Arnett this year

Joseph MortonAugust 4, 2026

Hedge funds ramp up bets against U.S. critical minerals stocks despite Trump spending

Hedge funds ramp up bets against U.S. critical minerals stocks despite Trump spending

Rare Earths

Hedge funds ramp up bets against U.S. critical minerals stocks despite Trump spending

The Trump administration directed billions of dollars toward domestic critical minerals projects

Joseph MortonJuly 31, 2026

Perpetua, U.S. Army and Idaho National lab celebrate antimony plant's launch

Perpetua, U.S. Army and Idaho National lab celebrate antimony plant's launch

Mining

Perpetua, U.S. Army and Idaho National Lab celebrate antimony plant’s launch

Reducing critical mineral processing reliance on China is the aim of the game

Rowan DunneJuly 30, 2026

NevGold appoints Nevada government affairs veteran Scott Bensing to board

NevGold appoints Nevada government affairs veteran Scott Bensing to board

Gold

NevGold appoints Nevada government affairs veteran Scott Bensing to board

Bensing brings more than 25 years of experience in government relations and external affairs at both the Nevada state and U.S. federal levels

Joseph MortonJuly 30, 2026

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