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Quintenz, Trump's Pick as Potential U.S. Crypto Watchdog, Delayed by White House

Brian Quintenz, Trump's CFTC nominee, has been stalled by the White House in the committee vote that could send his confirmation to the Senate floor.

Brian Quintenz (Senate Agriculture Committee, screen capture)

News Analysis

Trump Eyes Moving U.S. Economy Further Into Crypto Via Mortgages, 401(k)s

Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

The Market Has Become 'Overly Excited' for Stablecoins, Hong Kong Financial Regulator Says

Only a few stablecoin licenses will be issued, Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Eddie Yue said.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

Policy

U.S. House's 'Crypto Week' Shifts Toward Getting All Legislation Out Thursday

A Republican clash over a CBDC ban momentarily delayed the industry's two legislative priorities, but the House set a long Thursday session to make up for it.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

'Crypto Week' Is Stuck Again as House Procedural Vote Drags On

The House market structure bill was supposed to get a final vote later Wednesday.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

China Merchants Bank’s Brokerage Arm Secures Hong Kong Virtual Assets License: Report

CMBI is the first Mainland China broker to get a virtual assets license from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

News Analysis

House's Crypto Markets Bill on Track, But Some in Industry Hope For Senate Overhaul

As prominent U.S. crypto insiders and Republicans in Congress push for industry unity on the House's Clarity Act, senators prepare to go their own way.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC

Jonathan Gould, a former top official at the agency and ex-chief legal officer for Bitfury, is set to run the OCC as Trump's pro-crypto policies rise into place.

Jonathan Gould, OCC

Policy

U.S. Digital Assets Tax Policy Getting Hearing During 'Crypto Week'

The House Ways and Means Committee is set on July 16 to examine how to set up proper taxation for the crypto sector.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

U.S. House Ditching Its Stablecoin Bill to Back Trump's Choice From Senate

Heading into next week's "Crypto Week" on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives is lining up a few votes as it puts its major focus on the Stability Act.

Rep. French Hill (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)