According to @rovercrc, the US SEC has officially stated that liquid staking activities and tokens are not considered securities. This announcement provides regulatory clarity for major cryptocurrencies using liquid staking, such as Ethereum (ETH), and may encourage increased institutional and retail participation in staking protocols. The decision is likely to reduce compliance risks for DeFi platforms and positively impact the price movements of tokens involved in liquid staking, as it removes a major source of regulatory uncertainty in the US crypto market. Source: @rovercrc.

According to @coinsph, Aptos (APT), a Layer-1 blockchain known for high throughput, scalability, and safety powered by the Move programming language, is now available for trading on Coins.ph. The listing enables traders to access APT for staking, transaction fees, and governance. This listing increases APT’s liquidity in Southeast Asia and may influence short-term price movements as new market participants gain access. Source: @coinsph

According to paulgrewal.eth, recent legal developments show that the SEC and five U.S. states have dismissed staking-related cases against Coinbase, indicating a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto staking platforms. This shift reduces immediate legal risks for Coinbase and similar exchanges, potentially supporting positive sentiment and higher trading volumes among staking tokens. Traders should monitor further regulatory actions as these dismissals could influence short-term and long-term price trends in the crypto market (source: @iampaulgrewal, April 25, 2025).