US Representative Dina Titus asked the CFTC to investigate Brian Quintenz, US President Donald Trump’s pick to run the agency, over his ties to Kalshi. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
From Coinbase to Milei and LIBRA: Crypto class-action suits pile up
Class-action lawsuits against crypto-related firms are building up, with cases facing major firms such as Bakkt and Coinbase. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
SEC’s Peirce defends transaction privacy as Tornado Cash verdict looms
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said developers of open-source privacy software should not have to answer for the actions of others using their software. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Trump to order probe of crypto and political debanking claims: WSJ
The White House may issue an executive order directing bank regulators to investigate debanking claims by crypto execs and conservatives, the WSJ reported. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Philippines SEC cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
The Philippines SEC flagged OKX, Bybit, KuCoin and others for offering crypto services without authorization, warning of enforcement and app store bans. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
‘Time is now’ for US to lead global crypto race, says CCI chief
With the White House’s latest digital assets report, CCI chief Ji Kim says the US is finally stepping up to claim its place at the front of the global crypto race. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
This open-source LLM could redefine AI research, and it’s 100% public
Switzerland’s fully open LLM merges transparency, sustainability and Web3 utility designed for research, DeFi and AI compliance. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Insiders, outsiders and experimenters, revisited
Five years after our last global crypto policy review, America leads a pro-crypto shift while China retreats, and new “sovereign innovators” like El Salvador chart bold paths. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US SEC says certain liquid staking activities fall outside of securities laws
In a new staff statement, the SEC clarifies that certain crypto liquid staking practices do not constitute securities offerings, marking a step toward clearer digital asset regulation. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US SEC commissioner slams agency statement on liquid staking: 'Muddies the waters'
Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw warns that the SEC’s statement offers little clarity for liquid staking providers. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)