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Crypto-Friendly Paul Atkins to Lead SEC, Industry Braces for Major Shake-Up

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised for a transformative shift as Paul Atkins, a well-known advocate for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation, is set to take the helm of the regulatory body. As a former SEC Commissioner and long-time supporter of more progressive approaches to crypto regulation, Atkins’ appointment has the industry on edge, anticipating major changes in …

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Coinbase CLO Presses SEC for ETH2.0 Docs, Demands Clarity on “Ecosystem” Test

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Paul Grewal, has raised significant concerns regarding the SEC’s handling of crucial documentation related to Ethereum 2.0 (ETH2.0) and the ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding crypto assets. In a public statement, Grewal pressed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to release important ETH2.0-related documents that have been withheld, citing the need for transparency and clarity …

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CFTC Seeks Public Feedback on Crypto-Style 24/7 Derivatives Trading

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that it is seeking public input on the potential development of a 24/7 crypto-style derivatives market. This move comes as the CFTC explores the possibilities of allowing round-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency derivatives, a market model that has been successfully implemented in the cryptocurrency space but is yet to gain widespread acceptance …

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Circle, BitGo Race for U.S. Bank Charters, While Anchorage Leads the Way

As the U.S. cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, Circle and BitGo, two major players in the digital asset space, are racing to secure U.S. bank charters, a coveted license that could provide them with the regulatory clarity and legitimacy needed to operate at the highest levels of finance. However, as they pursue this ambitious goal, Anchorage, the only current holder …

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