Pro-crypto Brian Quintenz returns to CFTC as Trump’s chairman pick
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz is set to lead the agency again, signaling a shift in crypto regulation under the Trump administration. Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is expected to return as chairman following…...
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A third of central banks cool on launching CBDCs over regulatory concerns
A survey from a central bank-focused think tank found that fewer than one in five central banks are inclined to issue a central bank digital currency, compared to 38% in 2022....
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BitGo Reportedly Considering IPO Later In 2024—Crypto Custody Company Lays Claim To $100 Billion In Assets
Cryptocurrency custodian company BitGo, Inc. was contemplating an initial public offering listing later this year, according to a media report on Tuesday. What happened: The California-headquartered company was in talks with potential advisors for a listing that could come as early as the second half of 2025, Bloomberg reported,...
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LinksDAO Plans to Launch a Community Token on Base
LinksDAO is launching its own community token, adding a highly tradeable asset alongside its nearly 10,000 membership non-fungible token (NFTs) this crypto golf club tried selling to fund its mantra: “We’re gonna buy a golf course.” NFTs aren’t as trending as they were in early 2022 when LinksDAO sold...
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US SEC and Binance Request 60-Day Pause In Crypto Lawsuit: Here’s Why
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and global crypto exchange Binance have filed a joint motion to halt the ongoing legal battle for two months, citing the ongoing changes in the regulatory agency. SEC Vs Binance To Take A Pause On Tuesday, FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reported...
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BNB Chain unveils AI-driven roadmap for 2025
BNB Chain outlines its 2025 vision, integrating AI for smart contract automation, scaling up to 100M TPS, and addressing MEV exploits with stronger security. BNB Chain has unveiled its tech roadmap for 2025, outlining plans to integrate artificial intelligence into…...
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Dave Portnoy Buys Risk-Laden ‘Dave Fartnoy’ After Promoting Controversial JAILSTOOL: ‘I’m In This One To Make Money’
Amid skepticism of his support for the Stool Prisondente (JAILSTOOL) token, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy turned to promote another meme coin, Dave Fartnoy, on Tuesday. What Happened: The popular social media personality took to X to shill another Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based meme coin that poked fun at him....
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Solo Miner Hits Jackpot, Earns $310K for Mining a Bitcoin Block
A Bitcoin miner has successfully mined Block 883,181, securing a reward of approximately $310,000. The miner, who operated independently without the backing of a major mining company, solved the cryptographic puzzle required to validate transactions and add a new block to the Bitcoin blockchain. The Mining Method Crypto journalist...
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Trump to Tap Former CFTC Commissioner, a16z Policy Head Brian Quintenz for CFTC Head
Brian Quintenz, a one-time commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Andreessen Horowitz’s head of policy, will be Donald Trump’s choice to run the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz previously served in the regulator between 2017 and 2021, where he organized the Technology Advisory Committee. During his time as...
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Bitcoin Sentiment Hits New High—Will Prices Follow?
An analytics firm suggested that Bitcoin might be heading to another bull market as the hype around meme coins starts to fade and the crypto community regains its interest in the flagship crypto and other top Layer-1 protocols. Santiment acknowledged that the crypto community’s shift to Bitcoin could indicate...
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