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A New Era Of Crypto Regulation? Trump Designates Pro-Innovation Acting Chairs For SEC, CFTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has designated new acting chairs for the SEC and CFTC in Mark Uyeda and Caroline Pham respectively – both of which are known for their criticism of enforcement-first crypto regulatory actions.

International Business Times

Broader Crypto Is Noncompliant, Should Prove Utility, But Bitcoin Has A Future: Gensler

With less than a week left before he steps down from his post as SEC chief, Gary Gensler has some very straightforward words for the broader cryptocurrency space, but he did acknowledge that Bitcoin has potential to morph into something bigger than it already is.

International Business Times

After SEC Chief, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam To Step Down On Trump Inauguration Day

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will join SEC Chair Gary Gensler in stepping down on Jan. 20, marking the beginning of a new era in crypto regulation under Donald Trump 2.0.

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Trump Reportedly Eyes CFTC To Wield Lead Regulatory Hand In Crypto

The Trump government is reportedly looking at the possibility of giving the CFTC the authority to regulate the spot market for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, potentially providing more clarity on which regulator should oversee the industry.

International Business Times

Polymarket reportedly seeks to raise an additional $50 million amid election fever

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Path to Betting on US Elections Opened Just in Time For Harris Trump Showdown

A federal judge ruled in favor of New York-based Kalshi, allowing the financial institution to offer bets on the outcomes of congressional races in some states

Latin Times

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX ordered by US court to pay customers $12.7bn

Compensation order comes five months after founder Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed for role in collapse

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Gensler Says Spot ETH ETFs May Launch This Summer, Behnam States Ether A Commodity

SEC chief Gensler on Thursday told senators that he believes spot ETH ETFs will be approved for trading sometime this summer, but he once again dodged questions about Ether's status as a commodity or a security.

International Business Times

Biting Off More Than It Can Chew: Senator Doubts CFTC Can Oversee Digital Commodities

Thursday's Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing was on fire as CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam was questioned about the regulator's capability in overseeing the digital assets industry.

International Business Times

CFTC Chair Expects New Crypto Enforcement Actions In As Early As 6 Months

The CFTC's Rostin Behnam has once again warned that the public's interest in digital assets only indicates the immediate need for regulations that should protect investors from "fraud and manipulation."

International Business Times

Crypto-Critical Senators Warren, Grassley Pressure CFTC To Explain Past FTX Communications

Warren and Grassley have given CFTC's Behnam up to the end of the month to produce documents of the agency's correspondence with FTX and jailed Sam Bankman-Fried.

International Business Times

CFTC Calls For Legislation To Regulate Crypto Amid Spike In BTC Value, Public Optimism

The CFTC has once again called for legislation that should regulate digital assets as public opinion for cryptocurrencies sees a significant shift and the value of certain cryptocurrencies continues to rise.

International Business Times

US Treasury's Yellen To Urge Congress For Legislation On Stablecoins, Crypto Spot Markets

Janet Yellen will urge lawmakers on Tuesday to pass legislation that will establish the regulatory framework for crypto regulation, including rules for stablecoins and spot markets.

International Business Times

CFTC Chair Pushes For Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul After Landmark US Bitcoin ETF Approval

"The need for federal legislation over cash market digital assets has never been more critical, and I will continue my call for action," the CFTC chair said.

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CFTC Chair Claims Most Cryptocurrencies Are Commodities, Admits There's A 'Turf War' Going On Over Crypto

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says that "under existing law, many of the tokens constitute commodities."

Fortune

Ether and stablecoins are commodities, CFTC’s Behnam argues

Contradictory views on cryptocurrencies are setting up a regulatory clash.

Los Angeles Times

Emails reveal Sam Bankman-Fried’s courtship of federal regulators

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Before his mid-December arrest, cryptocurrency billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly claimed that he was a responsible business leader who sought more regulation of cryptocurrency and wanted his industry to be part of the mainstream financial system.

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Sen. Boozman wants the SEC and CFTC to sign off on crypto legislation

A leading lawmaker discusses how he plans to advance oversight of crypto.

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SBF agreed to testify in Congress. Here’s what lawmakers are thinking about crypto legislation

How will the collapse of FTX shape regulation from Washington?

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Senate Banking Committee: Sam Bankman-Fried will be subpoenaed if he doesn’t agree to attend FTX hearing

After weeks of waffling, the disgraced FTX founder faces an ultimatum.

Roll Call

Senate Banking Democrats plan bigger role in crypto legislation - Roll Call

Sen. Sherrod Brown says a bill supported by Sens. Stabenow and Boozman is too favorable to the crypto industry.

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CFTC chairman urges strengthening conflict-of-interest part of Senate crypto bill

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam urged senators to strengthen conflict of interest and financial disclosure provisions for cryptocurrency entities in a key piece of legislation in light of the collapse of the FTX exchange.

Fortune

‘We can’t regulate this out of existence’: Senate Agriculture Committee grills CFTC chair on FTX collapse

Rostin Behnam said he met with Sam Bankman-Fried 10 times over an FTX proposal.

Roll Call

CFTC chief urges strengthening conflict-of-interest part of Senate crypto bill

Rostin Behnam urged senators to strengthen conflict-of-interest and disclosure language in a bill to regulate cryptocurrency.

Fortune

‘Inaction is paralysis’: CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam calls for regulation in the wake of FTX’s collapse

His commission has come under scrutiny for its relationship with the exchange and Sam Bankman-Fried.

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