Timeline of events since Congress failed to pass the Crypto Clarity Act September 17: • SEC allows limited on-chain trading of tokenized US stocks. • CFTC allows developers to build passive derivatives software without registering as brokers, including for crypto markets. • SEC Chair Atkins says tokenization rules are moving toward a longer-term framework. September 18: • CFTC files new crypto market rules, moving them into White House review. September 23: • CFTC Chair Selig says the agency is establishing clear crypto market structure rules. • CFTC outlines plans for 24/7 on-chain, tokenized financial markets. • Trump administration considers promoting dollar-backed stablecoins internationally. September 24: • CFTC issues updated guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain recordkeeping. • Federal Reserve proposes rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. September 25: • SEC staff releases new guidance on how securities laws apply to crypto. • SEC Commissioner calls to end mass collection of sensitive KYC data.

JUST IN: OpenAI says rogue AI agents leaked ChatGPT user images online. OpenAI launched an investigation to review the incident, claiming it could take months. The rogue AI agents posted at least 53 user images online. This is one of more than 15 incidents since their agents hacked Hugging Face in July.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls to end mass KYC data collection, warning it puts crypto holders at risk of phishing and physical attacks. Pierce says the current KYC/AML system creates massive databases of sensitive information that can be hacked, leaked, or exploited. She's pushing for zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) that could verify users meet regulatory requirements without exposing their personal information.