Category: Law of the Chain
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Brian Quintenz Suddenly Dropped From CFTC Chair Nomination Vote Roster – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Brian Quintenz, former CFTC commissioner and current crypto policy lead at Andreessen Horowitz, was unexpectedly removed from the CFTC chair nomination vote roster.
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JPMorgan Exploring Loans Backed by Bitcoin, Ethereum: FT – Decrypt
JPMorgan is exploring crypto-backed loans using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, signaling a shift in traditional finance’s approach to digital assets despite regulatory hurdles like Basel III rules.
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Republicans propose 7% leaner SEC budget compared to Biden’s era
House Republicans propose a 7% SEC budget cut for 2026, aiming to reduce spending and reverse Biden-era rules, including cybersecurity disclosures for public companies.
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JPMorgan to Start Lending Directly Against Crypto: Report
JPMorgan Chase plans to start lending against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings next year, marking a major shift for the traditionally crypto-skeptical bank under CEO Jamie Dimon.
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Coinbase Follows Kraken’s Lead, Opens Perpetuals Trading for US Customers – Decrypt
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering 10x leverage. This follows Kraken’s similar move and the GENIUS Act signing, addressing a gap in U.S. crypto markets.
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Can Trump Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell—And What Does That Mean For Crypto? – Decrypt
Legal barriers prevent Trump from firing Fed Chair Powell over policy disputes, but political pressure could influence rate cuts, potentially impacting crypto markets with short-term gains and long-term risks.
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In letter to SEC, Citadel Securities calls for formal rule-making on tokenization – CoinJournal
Citadel Securities urges the SEC to adopt a formal rule-making process for tokenized securities, warning against hasty approvals that could confuse investors and disrupt markets.
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US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move – Regulation Bitcoin News
The SEC Chair confirms the first U.S. government approval of a key digital asset, marking a historic shift toward blockchain adoption in mainstream finance.
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‘Banksters Are Out To Kill Crypto’: Winklevoss Slams JPMorgan
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss accuses JPMorgan of trying to kill crypto and fintech by charging fees for banking data access, sparking debate over financial data rights and innovation.
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Roman Storm could go for mistrial over scam victim’s testimony: Report
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s lawyers may seek a mistrial over a government witness whose testimony they dispute. The witness claimed her scam-linked funds passed through Tornado Cash, but defense challenges this.
