Michael Selig is now the new head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This move shows how serious the Trump administration is about crypto. Selig has been working closely with the SEC's chairman, Paul Atkins. He's also been a key player in the CFTC's crypto task force. Selig and David Sacks, the White House's crypto expert, shared the news on X. Sack...
JPMorgan Chase is making a big move into the crypto world. They are planning to let big investors use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans. This means that instead of selling their crypto, investors can borrow money by putting up their digital assets as security. This change is expected to happen by the end of 2025. This is a big deal because JPMorgan's CEO,...
House of Doge, the official business side of the Dogecoin Foundation, is celebrating a big win for their partner, 21Shares. This company, which is a leader in crypto exchange-traded products, just got bought by FalconX. This deal is a game-changer for both companies and the crypto world. House of Doge and 21Shares teamed up earlier this year to make Dogecoin more ac...
Thailand is making a bold move in the world of digital money. In November 2025, Bangkok will host Thailand Blockchain Week. This event is all about exploring how blockchain technology is changing the way we think about wealth and finance. The event is called "Supercycle: Future of Wealth. " It's a big deal because it shows how money is changing. People and countries...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced its first regulated tokenized money market fund, named QCD Money Market Fund. This fund, represented by units in QCDT, is a joint effort involving QNB Group, Standard Chartered, and DMZ Finance. QNB Group, the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa, is the driving force behind this fund, while DMZ Fin...
The SEC has a new boss for its Corporation Finance Division. James Moloney, a well-known figure in corporate securities law, is stepping into this important role. He's no stranger to the SEC, having worked there before from 1994 to 2000. After that, he spent time at a big law firm, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, where he was a key player in their securities regulation and c...
The person in charge of the U. S. tax agency's digital currency team, Trish Turner, is stepping down. This move happens just as new tax rules for cryptocurrencies are about to take effect. Turner is leaving for a job in the private sector, and it's not clear who will take over her role. The IRS has recently introduced new rules and forms for taxing digital assets. T...
The financial world just got a major shake-up. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could change how millions of Americans save for retirement. This order allows digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to be part of retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs. This is a big deal because it's the first time something like this has happened. J...
The U. S. is making a bold move in the world of home loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two big names in the mortgage game, will now consider cryptocurrencies as assets when they check if someone can afford a home loan. This is a pretty big deal because it shows that digital money is becoming more accepted in the real world. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)...
Donald Trump's second term has brought new ways for people to support him financially. These methods are digital and more accessible than before. Trump's business empire has grown into the online world. This includes a social media platform, a cryptocurrency, and a decentralized finance protocol. These ventures allow people to direct money to Trump's businesses easil...