Senator Bill Hagerty proposes legislation for stablecoin framework

Key Takeaways Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins with bipartisan support. The proposed legislation requires stablecoin issuers to provide monthly audited reports and meet reserve requirements. Share this article Senator Bill Hagerty will introduce legislation Tuesday to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, marking the latest Republican push to establish…

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Coinbase calls for Fed, FDIC, and OCC to remove regulatory roadblocks for crypto banking

Key Takeaways Coinbase is urging US banking regulators to enable banks to offer crypto custody and trading services. Coinbase seeks confirmation that state-chartered banks can provide and outsource crypto services under current laws. Share this article Coinbase is calling on US banking regulators to revise their stance on crypto services, pushing for changes that would…

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SEC staff must obtain top-level approval before launching investigations under new leadership

Key Takeaways SEC lawyers now need approval from politically appointed commissioners to start formal investigations. The change follows a leadership transition at the SEC, with Mark Uyeda appointed as Acting Chair. Share this article The SEC is now requiring its lawyers to obtain top-level approval before formally launching an investigation, according to two sources familiar…

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Trump’s sovereign wealth fund move sparks curiosity over potential US Bitcoin acquisitions

Key Takeaways President Trump has ordered the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund to be established within a year. Speculation arises about the fund potentially investing in Bitcoin under Bitcoin advocate Howard Lutnick. Share this article President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, instructing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to create a…

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Crypto crashes could wipe out up to $10 billion in leveraged positions, says Bybit CEO

Key Takeaways Bybit CEO estimates crypto liquidations could reach up to $10 billion. API limitations can cause discrepancies in reported liquidation data. Share this article Bybit CEO Ben Zhou estimates total crypto liquidations across exchanges could reach between $8 billion and $10 billion. According to Zhou, his platform alone recorded $2.1 billion in liquidations in…

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