On Wednesday, a bipartisan meeting of the Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, offered a cautiously optimistic outlook for discussions surrounding the anticipated crypto market structure bill. Despite the absence of any markup hearings scheduled for this week, industry representatives and senators engaged in what many considered a productive dialogue regarding the evolving…
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Lummis Fast-Tracks Crypto Market Structure Bill To Reach Trump’s Desk Before Thanksgiving
In a recent address, pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed her efforts to expedite the passage of a crucial piece of legislation known as the Market Structure Bill. This initiative follows the recent enactment of several significant laws, including the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC bills, all aimed at shaping the future of…
Inauguration Effect? Bitcoin Whales Start Accumulating As Trump Era Begins
Following Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, Bitcoin (BTC) has remained range-bound, trading between $101,000 to $110,000. However, a new report by CryptoQuant states that behind this routine price action, Bitcoin ‘whales’ are quietly back to accumulating the premier cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Whales Back In Accumulation Mode According to the report, large BTC holders – commonly…
SEC Strikes Again: Cumberland DRW Charged For ‘Unregistered Crypto Operations’
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its regulatory scrutiny of the crypto industry by charging Cumberland DRW LLC with operating as an “unregistered dealer”, underscoring the agency’s relentless enforcement approach that has come under increasing criticism from stakeholders and advocates in the digital asset space. Accused Of Trading $2B In Crypto…