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Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo Stumps for Digital Dollar

"Crypto Dad" made his case for the next evolution of America's greenback.

Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo thinks bitcoin became an investment-grade asset following the introduction of key financial products.

Policy

State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency's Crypto Legacy

Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime.

Donald Trump

Policy

Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary

Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world.

Janet Yellen is the 78th Secretary of the Treasury.

Policy

CFTC Attorney Who Let Regulators Trade Crypto Joins Private Law Firm

Daniel Davis oversaw the CFTC’s legal division, including administrative actions.

Former CFTC General Counsel Daniel Davis is joining the Katten law firm.

Policy

Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden's CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down

Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator.

Chris Brummer

Policy

State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but other issues remain.

The U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Policy

CFTC's Latest Crypto Primer Highlights DeFi, Governance

Decentralized finance and crypto governance are among a growing list of topics the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is watching in the digital asset space, it said in a new primer.

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Policy

Crypto-Friendly CFTC Chairman Tarbert Intends to Resign 'Early Next Year'

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator.

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert

Markets

Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow, Citing CFTC Guidance

Coinbase plans to suspend all margin trading contracts effective tomorrow, and will end the service entirely by next month.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Markets

BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi

The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

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