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Todd Blanche has been appointed as interim Attorney General, marking a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation enforcement. Blanche previously authored the Department of Justice's comprehensive crypto enforcement memo that outlined the agency's approach to digital asset prosecutions and compliance frameworks. Blanche brings extensive experience in both
Regulation
The release of a highly anticipated crypto market structure bill has been delayed as industry stakeholders review a revised compromise proposal regarding stablecoin yield regulations this week. The postponement comes as lawmakers work to address competing interests between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency companies over how stablecoins should generate and
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Coinbase has received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust charter, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency exchange. The initial nod from the federal banking regulator advances Coinbase's efforts to expand its institutional custody services and operate
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Illinois, challenging the state's regulatory actions against prediction market platforms. The lawsuit stems from cease-and-desist letters issued by Illinois regulators to several prediction market operators, which the CFTC argues interfere with federal jurisdiction
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Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon.
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The legislation “embraces innovation, protects participants, and empowers internet-native communities to compete with big tech incumbents,” said a16z’s Miles Jennings.
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The Treasury published its notice of proposed rulemaking as the market capitalization of dollar-pegged stablecoins neared $300 billion.
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EDX Markets, the cryptocurrency trading platform backed by Citadel Securities, has filed an application with U.S. regulators for a trust charter to expand its institutional digital asset services. The move represents a significant step in the company's strategy to broaden its offerings beyond spot trading to include
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Members of the public will have 60 days to respond to the Treasury’s notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register.
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Michael Selig summarized his first 100 days overseeing the commodities regulator since being confirmed by the US Senate in December.
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US Fed Governor Michael Barr said clearer US rules could help the market grow, but warned that GENIUS Act implementation must still guard against runs, weak reserves and illicit finance.
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Australia has officially enacted comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation requiring all digital asset exchanges operating in the country to obtain Australian Financial Services Licenses (AFSL). The legislation, passed by Parliament this week, establishes a formal regulatory framework for the crypto industry as authorities eye what they describe as a AUD $24 billion