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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Cynthia Lummis Calls for Powell to Resign – News Bitcoin News
Senator Cynthia Lummis demands Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s resignation over Operation Choke Point 2.0, criticizing the Federal Reserve’s actions under his leadership.
Polymarket Returns to US Market with $112 Million Exchange Acquisition – Brave New Coin
Polymarket acquires QCEX for $112 million to re-enter the US market with CFTC approval, enabling legal prediction markets for American users after a 2022 regulatory fine.
Report: Presidential Working Group’s Crypto Report Release Imminent – Crypto News Bitcoin News
The White House is set to release a major crypto policy report, marking the Trump administration’s first comprehensive digital assets blueprint, according to sources.
