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The Daily: Trump to tap a16z's Brian Quintenz for CFTC chief, Elon Musk-related memecoin dumps and more

President Trump plans to nominate Brian Quintenz, head of global policy at venture capital firm a16z crypto, to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Bloomberg reported, citing a document sent by the White House to Capitol Hill. Elon Musk’s latest profile change on X to “Harry Bōlz” triggered another memecoin pump-and-dump frenzy.

theblock.co • 12/02/2025 - 17:31 PM

US House hearing reveals divides over stablecoin, crypto regulation amid CFPB political tension and Trump memecoin

U.S. lawmakers debate stablecoin regulations, revealing partisan divides fueled by Trump's memecoin and varying regulatory approaches, stressing the need for bipartisan efforts moving forward.

theblock.co • 11/02/2025 - 23:59 PM

The Daily: Cboe BZX files to list XRP ETFs, BlackRock increases Strategy ownership to 5% and more

Cboe BZX Exchange filed 19b-4 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Thursday to list and trade spot XRP ETFs for Bitwise, 21Shares and Canary Capital. Asset management giant BlackRock has increased its ownership stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from 4.09% to 5%, according to a Schedule 13G filing with the SEC.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 18:29 PM

Sen. Lummis, in brief supporting Coinbase, accuses SEC of undermining Congress while under Gensler's leadership

Senator Lummis accuses the SEC of undermining crypto regulation efforts and argues for Congressional authority over crypto laws, highlighting issues in the case against Coinbase.

theblock.co • 28/01/2025 - 17:34 PM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

HashKey predicts bitcoin to break through $300,000 in 2025

HashKey Group has set out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, including bitcoin and ether to surpass the $300,000 and $8,000 levels, respectively. The establishment of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, the stablecoin market cap to exceed $300 billion and new crypto ETF approvals are also among the most anticipated expectations.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 12:50 PM

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam plans to step down following continued calls to regulate crypto

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam is resigning amid the incoming Trump administration, after advocating for stronger crypto regulations and overseeing enforcement actions against major digital asset firms.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 15:03 PM

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Winklevoss-led Gemini Trust Co. agrees to pay $5 million to settle CFTC charges in proposed order

Gemini Trust Company settles a CFTC case for $5 million over misleading statements regarding a bitcoin futures contract without admitting wrongdoing.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 18:45 PM

New Congress, new crack at crypto legislation: what's up next on the Hill in 2025

U.S. lawmakers may advance cryptocurrency legislation in 2023, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and the FIT21 bill, amid a pro-crypto Congress and shifting political dynamics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, in running to become first 'Crypto Czar', says crypto 'considerable priority' for Trump

“Crypto Dad” Chris Giancarlo is a serious contender to become the first-ever U.S. “Crypto Czar,” a new position President-elect Donald Trump is considering implementing. The former CFTC Chairman says the SEC’s inability to create a clear crypto policy has dramatically set back industry development.

theblock.co • 27/11/2024 - 22:50 PM

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