Institutional adoption of stablecoins for cross-border payments accelerates, driven by efficiency gains and regulatory advancements, with market cap growth and…
CLARITY Act Framework Shapes Crypto Regulation with Bipartisan Support
The CLARITY Act establishes SEC/CFTC jurisdictional boundaries for digital assets, introduces provisional exchange registrations, and provides non-custodial wallet protections while…
Quintenz CFTC nomination signals US regulatory shift for blockchain expansion
Brian Quintenz’s CFTC nomination accelerates blockchain integration beyond finance, aligning with the Clarity Act and responding to EU’s MiCA framework…
US House Republicans propose 1% ownership cap in crypto market shakeup
Republican lawmakers unveiled legislation slashing crypto firm affiliate ownership limits to 1%, aiming to curb market concentration while clarifying regulator…
US Crypto Derivatives Market Expands as Expositions Adapt to Volatility
CME’s Bitcoin futures open interest rises 30% to $12.3B amid tariff concerns while Solana derivatives hit $12B weekly volume. Coinbase…
CFTC Launches Crypto Derivatives Pilot With Industry Leaders Amid Regulatory Shifts
The U.S. derivatives regulator convenes CME, Coinbase and Ledger executives to shape crypto rules through an 18-month pilot program, following…
CFTC’s new FX rules ease hedging for SMEs as fintech demand surges
The CFTC’s recent interpretive letter exempts Window FX Forwards and Package FX Spot Transactions from Dodd-Frank swap rules, reducing compliance…
Trump Eyes Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz for Agency Chair Amid Crypto Policy Shift
Former President Donald Trump plans to nominate Andreessen Horowitz’s Brian Quintenz as CFTC chair, signaling potential regulatory changes favoring crypto…
CFTC aligns digital asset derivatives with traditional financial products in regulatory overhaul
The CFTC removes outdated advisories to create uniform standards for crypto derivatives, potentially unlocking $50B in institutional capital by 2026.…
Fdic and cftc ease crypto regulations for banks, sparking debate on market impact
New FDIC and CFTC guidelines allow banks to engage in crypto activities more freely, raising questions about market consolidation and…