The rumored nomination of Michael Selig follows the CFTC nomination process hitting a snag in September when Brian Quintenz was withdrawn.
If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.
US President Donald Trump signed a pardon for the Binance founder on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for his possible return to the exchange.
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Washington is considering direct investments in US quantum computing companies as it seeks to keep pace with China’s tech capabilities.
The remaining “10%” of issues center mainly on DeFi, which Brian Armstrong says lawmakers are addressing carefully to preserve innovation.
The shutdown could stall progress on the crypto market structure bill, but lawmakers continue to insist the legislation is on track.