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U.S. SEC, CFTC Combine Forces to Clear Registered Firms' Trading of Spot Crypto
The markets agencies said in a joint statement they're OK with certain crypto assets trading on registered entities now, before Congress' market structure bill.

CFTC: Crypto Firms That Left U.S. Can Open Doors Here as Foreign Boards of Trade
The U.S. derivatives regulator issued a "reminder" that foreign crypto firms registered with the CFTC as FBOTs can directly handle U.S. customers.

U.S. CFTC, a Top Crypto Watchdog, Is About to Shrink Commission to Only One Member
Democrat Kristin Johnson's exit means the crypto regulator will fall to a single commissioner, Acting Chairman Caroline Pham, as Trump's pick awaits the Senate.

Crypto World Petitions Trump to Push Quintenz's CFTC Nomination in Ongoing Saga
The industry is now openly urging the confirmation process that was delayed by the White House for the CFTC leadership that will be key to digital assets regulation.

Gemini's Tyler Winklevoss Says Trump CFTC Pick Quintenz Has 'Disqualifying' Views
Winklevoss shared "significant concerns" with CoinDesk about Brian Quintenz running the agency, revealing the industry isn't entirely behind Trump's nominee.

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.

U.S. CFTC's Johnson Says She'll Also Exit, Leaving an Empty House for Incoming Chair
The last of the sitting commissioners for the U.S. regulator that may get top oversight duties over crypto is leaving along with all of her colleagues.

CFTC's Pham Said to Plot Exit, Agency May Be Left Without a Party Majority
As Summer Mersinger exits to run the Blockchain Association and Caroline Pham talks of leaving when the new chairman arrives, the commission may fall to two.

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.

Author of Crypto Bills Now Being Rehashed Predicts 'Wicked Hot Summer' in Congress
Patrick McHenry, the ex-lawmaker who championed last year's crypto legislation, also said he expects a role to be found for Tether in the U.S. stablecoin field.

