Brian Quintenz Suddenly Dropped From CFTC Chair Nomination Vote Roster

Brian Quintenz, former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and current head of policy at the crypto arm of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has unexpectedly disappeared from the vote roster, according to Lydia Beyoud of Bloomberg. Quintenz had been nominated to lead the commission by U.S. President Donald Trump, but … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s IMF Bitcoin-Fueled Defiance Was a Fugazi

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Salvadoran government’s confusing communication policy has led to a decline in its standing within the bitcoin community. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin Allegiance Is No More, Bitcoin Purchases … Read more

Cross-Chain Crisis? Why Wrapped BTC Might Be Bitcoin’s Weakest Link

Marvin Bertin has raised concerns about the security risks posed by bridges and wrapped assets. He warned that these solutions introduce vulnerabilities that compromise Bitcoin’s security model. Bertin: Wrappers Are Worse In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance, cross-chain solutions like bridges and wrapped assets have emerged as popular tools to enhance interoperability between … Read more

US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move

SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream financial infrastructure. SEC Chair Confirms Historic Pivot: Stablecoins Now Core to US Financial Future A pivotal shift in U.S. regulatory posture is underway as stablecoins gain unprecedented government recognition, signaling potential upgrades … Read more