White House pushes back on Senate Democrats over SEC, CFTC nominations

Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urged the CFTC to clarify rules for onchain protocols, wallet providers and regulated derivatives markets. The post Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urge CFTC to clarify onchain market rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Hyperliquid Wants CFTC to Exempt DeFi From Legacy Crypto Rules appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) and non-custodial wallet provider Phantom have jointly urged the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to modernize its regulatory approach to decentralized finance (DeFi). In a response to the agency’s Request for Information on evolving financial technology, the organizations argue that onchain infrastructure should not be regulated like traditional financial intermediaries. The filing could influence how US regulators oversee decentralized markets while shaping the future of self-custody, onchain trading, and blockchain innovation. HPC and Phantom Push for Tailored DeFi Rules In their joint comment, HPC and Phantom argue that developers who publish onchain protocol software should not automatically be treated as operators of exchanges or clearinghouses. Instead, they urge the CFTC to distinguish between building technology and prov

The ruling enhances presidential influence over crypto regulation, potentially altering enforcement dynamics and impacting investor strategies. The post US Supreme Court ruling expands Trump’s authority, raises questions for SEC and CFTC crypto rulemaking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The unprecedented IPOs of these tech giants could redefine venture capital benchmarks, influencing market dynamics and investor strategies globally. The post Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are set to rewrite the history books on VC exits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CFTC's decision highlights the need for careful risk management in extending 24/7 trading to volatile commodities like oil. The post CFTC blocks CME’s plan for 24/7 oil futures trading, raising questions about always-on markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The CFTC's decision underscores the need for thorough regulatory scrutiny in adapting traditional markets to continuous trading models. The post CFTC halts CME bid for 24/7 crude oil futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post BREAKING: Wells Fargo Discloses Huge Crypto Holdings in Bitcoin, ETH, SOL, MSTR, BMNR appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Wall Street giant Wells Fargo revealed massive crypto holdings via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks. The banks revealed exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), Solana, Strategy (MSTR), Bitmine (BMNR) and other crypto stocks. Wells Fargo Reveals Bitcoin, ETH, Solana ETFs Exposure In its latest SEC filing, $2.5 trillion AUM Wells Fargo disclosed 6.5 million shares in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). It also revealed a new call position and an increase in put position in IBIT amid growing uncertainty during the US-Iran war. IBIT holdings dropped by 75,102 shares compared to the Q4 quarter. Moreover, the Wall Street giant cut its exposure to the Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, and the Fidelity Bitcoin ETF (FBTC). While Wells Fargo decreased holdings in IBIT, Bitcoin exposure increased in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF, Bitwise’s BITB,

Polymarket’s U.S. push pairs MLB and media deals with a $26.6B sector surge as CFTC rules evolve. Here’s what matters for trust, access, and risk.