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CFTC Commissioner Mersinger to Be CEO at Blockchain Association
The Republican commissioner at the U.S. commodities regulator will be jumping into the industry just as major pieces of crypto legislation are brewing.
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le
TuongVy Le, a compliance expert and ex-SEC lawyer, said the rest of the financial industry is likely to migrate into the world overseen by pending regulations.
As Meta Said to Mull Tokens, Senator Warren Calls for Blocking Big Tech Stablecoins
While the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee argues for stablecoin limits, she and colleagues also questioned Binance's talks with Treasury.
Senate Votes Against Advancing Stablecoin Bill, Delaying Process as Trump Concerns Fester
Last-minute Democrat objections led to a failed vote to move into debate on a top crypto industry legislative priority to regulate dollar-based tokens.
Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate
Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action.
OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers' Crypto Assets Held in Custody
A new policy directive from the U.S. regulator of national banks says the institutions can also outsource crypto custody and execution to outside parties.
Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.
Senate Democrat Says He's Looking Into Trump's Crypto Businesses
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote letters to Trump-affiliated business executives, asking about their ownership and investment structure.
New Hampshire Becomes First State to Approve Crypto Reserve Law
Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law that allows the investment of a portion of the state's public funds in precious metals and crypto assets.
Planned Crypto Hearing in U.S. House Derailed by Democrat Revolt
Democrats abandoned a joint hearing of two committees on crypto policy, inviting people to instead attend their own discussion of Trump's "crypto corruption."
