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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched the second phase of its “Crypto Sprint” initiative on August 21, aligning with the White House’s push to establish a robust regulatory framework for digital assets, per a CFTC press release. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham emphasized collaboration with the SEC’s Project Crypto to fulfill President Trump’s vision of making the U.S. …

Cryptocurrencies surged on August 22 following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, hinting at a potential September rate cut. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3.35% to $117,300, Ethereum (ETH) soared 13% to $4,740, XRP gained 5% to $2.09, and Binance Coin (BNB) hit a record $882, up 8%, per Cointelegraph. The crypto market cap rose …

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a robust expansion of its oversight over cryptocurrency markets, signaling a new era of regulatory scrutiny, according to a CFTC press release. On August 22, Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced the second phase of the “Crypto Sprint” initiative, aiming to strengthen federal supervision of digital assets while fostering innovation, per …

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has declared a “new dawn” for cryptocurrencies, citing a dramatic shift in U.S. regulatory sentiment at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 22. In a post on X, Garlinghouse noted that discussions with policymakers, including Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, revealed unprecedented openness to blockchain innovation, a stark contrast to last year’s skepticism. …

Despite rising institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin investors remain deeply skeptical of banks, hedge funds, and traditional financial players, according to crypto commentator Preston Pysh. Speaking on his podcast, The Investor’s Podcast, Pysh highlighted that Bitcoin’s core community continues to prioritize decentralization and self-sovereignty over institutional embrace, even as the market sees $11.5 billion in Bitcoin ETF trading volumes in …