CFTC Names New Leader to Drive Crypto and Digital Asset Oversight
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CFTC Names New Leader to Drive Crypto and Digital Asset Oversight

The CFTC’s new leadership will prioritize cryptocurrency, defi, and digital asset oversight, signaling a shift in regulatory focus toward innovation and market engagement. CFTC and SEC Leadership Transitions Mark Crypto Policy Shift Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Jan. 22 significant leadership changes, underscoring the agency’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-names-new-leader-to-drive-crypto-and-digital-asset-oversight/

XRP, SOL, and DOGE ETFs Could See Faster Approval With SEC’s New Task Force, Strategist Says
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XRP, SOL, and DOGE ETFs Could See Faster Approval With SEC’s New Task Force, Strategist Says

A new SEC-led task force could fast-track crypto ETFs for assets like XRP, SOL, and DOGE, promising clearer regulations, transparency, and broader investor access. SEC Task Force Could Fast-Track ETFs for XRP, SOL, DOGE Matt Mena, a crypto research strategist at 21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), believes a new cryptocurrency task […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-sol-and-doge-etfs-could-see-faster-approval-with-secs-new-task-force-strategist-says/

Atari Revives Its Classic ‘Breakout’ Game on Ethereum Layer-2 Base
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Atari to Drop Exclusive Patch Packs on Blockchain Marketplace DYLI With a Nostalgic Twist

Retro game publisher Atari is releasing 500 limited-edition physical patch packs through DYLI, a new blockchain-powered collectibles marketplace built atop Abstract Chain, a soon-to-launch Ethereum layer-2 scaling network. The drop marks the iconic gaming pioneer’s latest step into Web3 commerce. Each pack will include one of seven new Atari patches or two vintage designs from the 1980s, the company announced…

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Ross Ulbricht Speaks Out for the First Time Since Release: ‘Trump Is a Man of His Word’
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Ross Ulbricht Speaks Out for the First Time Since Release: ‘Trump Is a Man of His Word’

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road marketplace, broke his silence for the first time since receiving a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a public statement, Ulbricht emphasized his newfound freedom, making it clear to the world that “Donald Trump is a man of his word.” Ross […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ross-ulbricht-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-release-trump-is-a-man-of-his-word/

US Lawmakers Unite to Block IRS Rule Threatening Defi and Crypto Innovation
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US Lawmakers Unite to Block IRS Rule Threatening Defi and Crypto Innovation

Lawmakers are pushing back on a Biden administration rule redefining decentralized finance participants as “brokers,” warning it risks stifling U.S. cryptocurrency innovation and driving it overseas. Biden’s Crypto Rule Sparks Backlash: Will It Push Blockchain Innovation Overseas? U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) have introduced a joint resolution aimed at overturning […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-lawmakers-unite-to-block-irs-rule-threatening-defi-and-crypto-innovation/

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Ethereum Gaming Network Ronin Flooded With Meme Coins via Tama Launchpad

Tama Meme, a meme coin launchpad that allows users to create new tokens in a few clicks, is now live on Ronin, the Ethereum sidechain known for its gaming focus.  Created by Moku, a developer with backing from Ronin creator Sky Mavis, Tama Meme is part of Ronin’s continued expansion under “Operation Leviosa”—an initiative to open up the previously curated…

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Ripple vs. SEC: Better Markets Urges Court to Reverse ‘Flawed’ Ruling on XRP Token Sales
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Ripple vs. SEC: Better Markets Urges Court to Reverse ‘Flawed’ Ruling on XRP Token Sales

Better Markets filed an amicus brief in the SEC vs. Ripple case, criticizing the court’s ruling for ignoring the economic realities of Ripple’s XRP token sale. District Court Failed to Appraise Today’s Investor Better Markets, a non-profit committed to building a resilient financial system, has filed an amicus brief in the case between the U.S. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-vs-sec-better-markets-urges-court-to-reverse-flawed-ruling-on-xrp-token-sales/