Pro-crypto advocate Ammon Simon appointed chief counsel to Senate Banking Committee

Ammon Simon, ex-SEC lawyer and crypto advocate, joins Senate Banking as Chief Counsel, signaling a balanced digital asset approach. The post Pro-crypto advocate Ammon Simon appointed chief counsel to Senate Banking Committee appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Enforcement Chief Behind CFTC Crypto Cases Exits Before Trump Arrives

Ian McGinley, the enforcement director at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is stepping down days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Chief Benham's Last Words to Crypto: Protect the Investors

In what will be his final public speech as head of the derivatives agency, Rostin Benham had a lot to say about digital assets supervision in the U.S. дальше »

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Ledn Remains Bitcoin’s Premier Borrowing And Lending Platform

Ledn’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, reflects on the choices he and his co-founder have made that have led to their six years of success. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes predicts market top in April with liquidity recovering in Q3

BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes predicted that markets would potentially peak by mid-to-late March 2025, driven by an influx of dollar liquidity despite political and policy uncertainties. дальше »

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CFTC chief Rostin Behnam resigns, urges stronger crypto oversight

Rostin Behnam will step down as CFTC chair on Jan. 20, advocating for disciplined crypto regulation and a renewed focus on oversight. The post CFTC chief Rostin Behnam resigns, urges stronger crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Makes Departure Official, Stepping Down on Inauguration Day

Like Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, CFTC chief Rostin Behnam will exit his job on the day that Donald Trump takes the oath of office. дальше »

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Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal shared documents revealing that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urged banks to halt or avoid not only crypto-related services but also simple Bitcoin (BTC) offerings. дальше »

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2025 Bitcoin Predictions: Top Fund Manager Shares His Outlook

In a thread on X, Alistair Milne, the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Altana Digital Currency Fund (ADCF), has outlined his Bitcoin predictions for 2025. With a tenure at ADCF dating back to 2014, Milne’s insights carry significant weight in the investment community. дальше »

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Bybit halts operations in Malaysia after regulator’s order

The Malaysian Securities Commission has ordered Bybit trading firm and its business chief to end operations. The media release highlighted that the exchange has operated in Malaysia without local certificates. дальше »

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IRS DeFi broker rule ‘absolutely should be challenged,’ says Uniswap CLO

Uniswap chief legal officer said the IRS DeFi broker rule "absolutely should be challenged," while a Consensys lawyer argued that the ruling was released on “the last Friday of 2024 in the middle of a holiday stretch on purpose.” дальше »

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Coinbase CLO shares data on crypto hedge funds debanking, demands for answers

The Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal took to X to demand answers after learning from the AIMA survey that 75% of crypto hedge funds face issues with accessing basic banking services. None of the traditional alternative investment managers (e.g.,… дальше »

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Binance endorses Thai ex-PM’s proposal for a pilot Bitcoin project

The chief executive of Binance’s Thai arm has encouraged the Bank of Thailand to consider former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for a pilot Bitcoin payment project so the nation does not get left behind. According to the Bangkok Post,… дальше »

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WSPN Appoints Former EY Global Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Wong as Independent Director

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Trump’s pro-crypto pledge could see day-one executive orders, industry players hope

The US crypto industry anticipates pro-crypto executive orders from President-elect Donald Trump as soon as his first day in office as a roadmap, Reuters reported on Dec. 23. Rebecca Rettig, chief legal and policy officer at Polygon Labs, said: “Given the tenor of the campaign, it would be imperative for executive orders to really set out […] The post Trump’s pro-crypto pledge could see day-one executive orders, industry players hope appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple’s CLO Calls for SEC Reform on Anniversary of XRP Lawsuit

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, expressed his disappointment regarding the lack of swift action around regulatory clarity in crypto. A post he made revealed that the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple has now lasted four years. дальше »

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Ark Investment CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin to hit $1M by 2030 

Cathie Wood, who is the CEO and chief investment officer of Ark Invest, made a prediction during an interview with Bloomberg, suggesting that Bitcoin will hit a price of $1 million by 2030. дальше »

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Bitcoin to be a ‘Core Allocation for Asset Managers’ in 2025: says Maple Finance

Bitcoin has already offered unparalleled returns to believers this year – but the coming year will likely prove just as rewarding for them, as per Sid Powell – the chief executive of Maple Finance. дальше »

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Coinbase ranks fifth globally in exchange revenue, surpassing Nasdaq and CBOE

Crypto trading is rapidly outpacing traditional finance, with Coinbase leading the charge thanks to the improved market sentiment sparked by Donald Trump’s election victory. Jamie Coutts, the chief crypto analyst at Real Vision, shared data showing that Coinbase currently ranks fifth globally for exchange revenue, generating $5. дальше »

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Chief of South Korean Stock Exchange says crypto should be institutionalized quickly

Chairman of the South Korean Stock Exchange, Jeong Eun-bo, believes the nation should act quickly in institutionalizing the crypto market or risk falling behind other countries. In an interview with South Korean media outlet Maeil Kyungjae, Eun-bo argued the crypto… дальше »

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Ripple CTO warns of RLUSD launch volatility, says “don’t FOMO into a stablecoin”

David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, has warned investors about possible supply constraints and price fluctuations for the company's USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, upon launch. дальше »

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Ripple Takes On SEC's 'Lawless Tactics' — Top Lawyer Alderoty Reveals

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty calls out SEC tactics дальше »

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Chief Ripple Lawyer Meets D.O.G.E Lead — Bullish for XRP?

Ripple may eye power move for XRP as chief lawyer meets D.O.G.E lead Vivek Ramaswamy дальше »

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The Bitcoin-Altcoin relationship: A reversion of altcoin dynamics

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. With US presidential elections concluded, Bitcoin has been hitting new all-time highs nearly on a weekly basis during November. дальше »

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Coinbase legal chief addresses $1B lawsuit tied to wBTC delisting

Crypto industry insiders like Justin Sun are questioning Coinbase’s token listing criteria following the exchange’s decision to delist wBTC in November. дальше »

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Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Appoints Former Point72 Exec as CFO

The firm’s current chief financial officer, Alex Ioffe, will transition into a senior advisor role. дальше »

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Former Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein joins Securitize

Blockchain firm Securitize has hired Michael Sonnenshein to serve as chief operating officer, a key role next to CEO and co-founder Carlos Domingo. дальше »

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India’s chief economic advisor calls for regulation that doesn’t hinder crypto innovation

India’s chief economic advisor wants regulators to foster innovation in the cryptocurrency sector while upholding transparency and accountability. Speaking at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, V. дальше »

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a16z Crypto policy lead Brian Quintenz interviewed for CFTC Chair position: report

Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous… дальше »

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Argentina’s Javier Milei dismisses tax authority chief over controversial tax on streamers

Argentine President Javier Milei has officially dismissed Florencia Mizrahi, the head of the country’s tax office, in a momentous political move that has sparked national and worldwide interest. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Reacts to Ripple (XRP) Becoming 3rd Biggest Crypto, But Solana (SOL) and a New Fierce Rival Are Closing In

Now ranked third among all cryptocurrencies globally, Ripple has lately tapered its activities. It is not only a wonderful day for the leaders of XRP but a momentous occasion for the Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, who has just marked twelve years of service with the company. дальше »

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Coinbase exec publishes FDIC letters urging banks to halt or avoid crypto services

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal has disclosed letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to banks throughout 2022, urging them to halt or avoid crypto-related activities. дальше »

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‘Hardly money’: Former NY Fed chief blasts Trump’s Bitcoin reserve

Bill Dudley, the former chief of the New York Fed, warned against holding Bitcoin as a reserve and urged a focus on regulation. Dudley criticized a proposed federal Bitcoin (BTC) reserve championed by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. In… дальше »

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CrossFi’s vision: Bridging traditional and decentralized finance

In a recent episode of SlateCast, Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill to discuss the platform’s innovative solutions to integrate crypto with traditional finance. дальше »

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Czech Republic exempts three-year old Bitcoin from capital tax gains

The Czech Republic Parliament reportedly passed a law that would exempt Bitcoin held for more than three years from capital tax gains, placing it on the same level as stocks. According to a video by Braiins mining’s Chief of Propaganda,… дальше »

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Trump Appoints David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar, Signaling Shift in U.S. Crypto Policy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as the White House “A.I. & Crypto Czar” is poised to reshape the digital asset landscape, industry figures and investors said, signaling a shift toward regulatory clarity and friendlier policies that could bolster the sector’s growth. дальше »

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Trump names ex-PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘AI and crypto czar’

Donald Trump has appointed former PayPal operating chief David Sacks, known for co-hosting the “All In” podcast, as his top AI and crypto adviser. дальше »

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Aptos to accelerate innovation with new tech, investment in India

Aptos wants to address the scalability limitations of other blockchains, co-founder and chief technology officer Avery Ching said at India Blockchain Week 2024. дальше »

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New Chainalysis CEO expects greater clarity on stablecoins in 2025

The company’s former chief strategy officer, Jonathan Levin, assumed the role of CEO and offered his thoughts to Cointelegraph on the future of the industry. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says it won’t work with law firms who hire anti-crypto staff

Gurbir Grewal was the enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) He joins international law firm Milbank as a partner in its litigation and arbitration practice Brian Armstrong has said that Coinbase won’t work with law firms if they hire people who worked against the crypto industry during their time in government. дальше »

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Is iDEGEN worth buying as Bitcoin is seen surpassing $100,000 by year end

Bitcoin’s chase to the $100,000 valuation has hit a wall in recent sessions but Tom Lee remains convinced it will surpass that psychological resistance before the end of 2024. In fact, the chief investment officer of Fundstrat Capital expects BTC to end this year at well over $100,000. дальше »

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Coinbase policy executive predicts fast crypto regulation under Trump

Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad anticipates a rapid push for comprehensive crypto regulation once President-elect Donald Trump begins his new term, CNBC reported on Dec. 2. Shirzad expressed confidence that legislative efforts to regulate the crypto industry will progress “fairly quickly” through Congress under Trump’s leadership. дальше »

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Ripple's Top Lawyer Slams SEC for Market Suppression

Comments from Ripple's chief legal officer come as XRP sees $100 billion rise дальше »

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Volatility expected as Bitcoin nears $100k: OKX CMO

Haider Rafique, Global Chief Marketing Officer at OKX, has warned of heightened volatility as Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 mark. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied close to the $100,000 mark last week but fell short of breaking this psychological resistance level and had… дальше »

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Morocco To Legalise Bitcoin And Crypto, Says Central Bank Chief

Morocco is poised to lift its long-standing ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s financial policy. According to Reuters, Abdellatif Jouahri, the Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), announced that a draft law regulating crypto assets is in the final stages of adoption. дальше »

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Former Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Joins Aptos Labs as Adviser

Michael Sonnenshein, the former CEO of Grayscale Investments, has joined Aptos Labs as an adviser alongside OpenAI's chief product officer, Kevin Weil.Aptos Labs said it will harness Sonnenshein's knowledge to bring more traditional financial institutions to the network. дальше »

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The gaming lesson from Off The Grid and Telegram? Put blockchain in the background

The following is a guest post from Leo Li, CVO and Chief Growth Officer at CARV. Off The Grid could be the mainstream moment we’ve been waiting for in web3 gaming – not because it flaunts blockchain features, but because it doesn’t. дальше »

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Are Bitcoin forks advancing progress or threatening stability?

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. Bitcoin pushed the financial innovation envelope in many directions. As a distributed digital ledger, it opened up space for transparency and offered a viable alternative to banking. дальше »

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Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher declines potential SEC leadership role

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer, has withdrawn from consideration to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the incoming Trump administration. Gallagher’s decision to remove himself from consideration marks a major development in the search for Gary… дальше »

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Charles Schwab incoming CEO: ‘I have not bought crypto, and now I feel silly’

Rick Wurster, who will take the chief executive role next year, said he still has no plans to buy crypto but wants to support Schwab clients that do.  дальше »

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