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Today In Crypto: 3 Major Bills Passed In The US House, Here’s What You Should Know

Today In Crypto: 3 Major Bills Passed In The US House, Here’s What You Should Know

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The US House of Representatives passed three significant pieces of legislation this week, hallmarking what many in the crypto industry are calling the most impactful week for crypto policy in recent memory.  The bills are meant to target the crypto market structure, […]

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U.S. DOJ Closes Polymarket Case – .6B Prediction Market Eyes Imminent U.S. Return

U.S. DOJ Closes Polymarket Case – $2.6B Prediction Market Eyes Imminent U.S. Return

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officially ended their investigations into Polymarket, a popular blockchain-based prediction market platform. The closure of the probes launched in the final months of the Biden administration indicates a broader regulatory shift under President Trump, whose administration has adopted a more crypto-friendly stance.

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Key Crypto Trade Groups Call For CLARITY Act’s Passage

Key Crypto Trade Groups Call For CLARITY Act’s Passage

Three leading crypto trade groups urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act in a July 11 letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Crypto Trade Groups Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Legislation According to the Friday letter from Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, The Digital Chamber CEO Cody

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Aptos Labs CEO Joins CFTC Digital Assets Subcommittee

Aptos Labs CEO Joins CFTC Digital Assets Subcommittee

Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching is officially part of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) subcommittee focused on digital assets, a June 30 X post from the blockchain technology company’s account revealed. Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching Tapped For CFTC Subcommittee According to the Monday X post, Ching has joined the CFTC Digital Assets Global

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Aptos price eyes gains as co-founder joins CFTC Digital Assets Subcommittee

Aptos price eyes gains as co-founder joins CFTC Digital Assets Subcommittee

Aptos Labs’ co-founder and CEO Avery Ching, has joined the CFTC’s GMAC Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee. The appointment could be huge for APT price. Institutional acceptance and regulatory clarity may be key to Aptos’ price. Aptos, a leading layer 1 blockchain, could see the price of its native token spike amid latest news related to

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Gemini Files Scathing Complaint Accusing CFTC of 7-Year ‘Lawfare’ Campaign

Gemini Files Scathing Complaint Accusing CFTC of 7-Year ‘Lawfare’ Campaign

Crypto exchange Gemini has filed a complaint with the CFTC Inspector General, accusing the agency’s enforcement division of conducting a vindictive seven-year “lawfare” campaign prioritizing career advancement over legitimate regulation and consumer protection. NEW: Gemini has filed a scathing complaint against the @CFTC Enforcement Division, accusing it of waging a 7-year campaign of “lawfare” against

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Gemini Slams CFTC’s 7-Year Lawfare Campaign In New Letter

Gemini Slams CFTC’s 7-Year Lawfare Campaign In New Letter

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Gemini has accused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff of waging a “trophy-hunting lawfare” campaign based on “fabricated” statements and unfairly weaponizing the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) against the crypto exchange for over seven years. Gemini Slams DOE Staff Conduct Last

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CFTC Chair Shares New Crypto Approach Under Trump Admin

CFTC Chair Shares New Crypto Approach Under Trump Admin

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a recent interview at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chair shared the future of the agency’s crypto regulation under the pro-industry administration. CFTC Won’t Criminalize Crypto On Thursday, CFTC’s acting chair, Caroline Pham, told Yahoo

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Former CFTC Chair Pushes Congress for Fast-Track Crypto Rules Before Chaos Hits

Former CFTC Chair Pushes Congress for Fast-Track Crypto Rules Before Chaos Hits

U.S. lawmakers are being pushed to act fast as calls intensify for a clear crypto regulatory framework that protects investors, fuels innovation, and reduces systemic risk. Former CFTC Chair Urges Swift Congressional Action on Crypto Oversight Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam testified on June 4 before the House Committee on

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Summer Mersinger Leaps From CFTC to Lead Blockchain Association Amid Crypto Unity Push

Summer Mersinger Leaps From CFTC to Lead Blockchain Association Amid Crypto Unity Push

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) official Summer Mersinger began her new career at the Blockchain Association as CEO on Monday shortly after her departure from the agency, social media posts from the former regulator confirm. Ex-CFTC Official Joins Blockchain Association as CEO, Calls for Pro-Crypto Unity According to a June 2 X thread from Mersinger,

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