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The CFTC is escalating its defense of exclusive authority over U.S. commodity derivatives and prediction markets as legal battles threaten to redraw regulatory lines and restrict access to event contracts nationwide. Prediction Markets Challenge State Authority as Appeals Court Weighs Federal Derivatives Control Prediction markets are at the center of a growing legal dispute over … Read more
Coinbase is intensifying efforts to shape U.S. crypto market structure legislation as CEO Brian Armstrong pushes for a breakthrough between the crypto industry, the White House, and major banks to protect stablecoin rewards and obtain regulatory clarity. ‘Win-Win-Win’: Coinbase Says ‘We’re Making Good Progress’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on … Read more
A Democratic lawmaker accused the SEC of favoring Wall Street and billionaires as sweeping policy rollbacks and crypto enforcement shifts under Chair Paul Atkins reshape digital asset oversight and redraw federal regulatory lines. Maxine Waters Unloads on SEC Over Sweeping Policy Rollbacks Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, shared … Read more
Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit flight are excessive. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the equity returns of banking institutions might be affected, as banks will be forced to pay higher interest rates. Analyst: Bank’s Stablecoin Reward-Tied Deposit Flight Numbers Are Flawed The discussion of … Read more
The SEC is accelerating formal crypto rulemaking, advancing a structured framework to define when digital assets qualify as securities and reshape oversight with clearer standards for token issuers, broker-dealers, and blockchain transactions. SEC Division Backs Chairman Atkins’ Reform Agenda as Crypto Market Awaits New Standards Regulatory changes targeting digital assets are advancing at the U.S. … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring, arguing the legislation would calm crypto markets rattled by sharp bitcoin price swings. Bessent Warns Delay on Clarity Act Risks Market Instability This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted that Congress should move quickly to pass the Clarity Act, a bipartisan … Read more
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, recently offered his take on how banning stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY act would benefit the exchange’s operation. Nonetheless, he came under fire on social media, with his position criticized as disingenuous, causing the bill to stall on this issue. Coinbase CEO Comes Under Fire On Stablecoin Rewards Ban Position … Read more
Comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation is advancing in Congress, with the Clarity Act poised to unlock trillions in sidelined institutional capital as lawmakers confront stablecoin regulation, SEC oversight, and CFTC authority in a high-stakes policy battle. Clear Regulatory Framework Could Release Trillions Into Crypto, Says White House Adviser Federal lawmakers are continuing negotiations on comprehensive crypto … Read more
The CFTC is forming a high-profile Innovation Advisory Committee featuring leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, and other major crypto and exchange firms to shape rules for AI, blockchain, and evolving U.S. derivatives markets. US Markets on the Brink of Reinvention as CFTC Builds Dream Team for Financial Innovation The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on … Read more
In congressional testimony, the SEC detailed plans to align with Congress on a federal crypto framework aimed at clarifying digital asset rules, easing compliance burdens and modernizing oversight to unlock broader market growth. SEC Targets Structured Crypto Oversight in Shift That Could Unlock Massive Market Growth U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. … Read more