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CFTC Attorney Who Let Regulators Trade Crypto Joins Private Law Firm
Daniel Davis oversaw the CFTC’s legal division, including administrative actions.
Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
“I think we need to look closely at how to encourage their use for legitimate activities while curtailing their use for malign and illegal activities,” Janet Yellen wrote.
Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden's CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator.
Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden's OCC: WSJ
Former Treasury official Michael Barr is reportedly among several people being considered to replace Brian Brooks.
Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson; Ulbricht, Snowden Not on List
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was not among the 143 individuals to receive clemency from the president.
Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a 'Concern' in Terrorist Financing
The U.S. should examine how it can curtail the use of crypto for illicit financing, the former Fed Chair said.
State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but other issues remain.
Tether's Bank Says It Invests Some Customer Funds in Bitcoin
Deltec Bank & Trust announced it had invested customer funds in bitcoin since the cryptocurrency's price was around $9,300.
FinCEN Extends Comment Period for Controversial Crypto Wallet Rule
Critics of the rule said it would be technically impossible for some projects to comply because smart contracts and author-decentralized tools do not have name or address information to provide.
OCC Chief Brian Brooks Is Stepping Down Thursday
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks will be stepping down on Jan. 14, he confirmed Wednesday.
