According to Cointelegraph, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is moving closer to establishing comprehensive digital asset regulation. This development follows the confirmation of Michael Selig as the new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). David Sacks, a prominent figure in the administration, highlighted the significance of this moment in a recent post on X, describing it as a 'critical juncture' for crypto regulation. Sacks praised the collaboration between Selig and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, referring to them as a 'dream team' poised to define clear regulatory guidelines. Selig has indicated that the U.S. Congress is nearing the completion of a crypto market structure bill, which could significantly impact the regulatory landscape. The proposed market structure bill, known as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act in the Senate, builds upon the CLARITY Act passed by the House of Representatives in July. Although the bill is currently on hold due to the congressional holiday break, the Senate Banking Committee is expected to review it in early January, potentially leading to a floor vote. The confirmation of Selig, achieved with a 53 to 43 vote, marks a pivotal step in this process. However, the timeline for his transition into the role, replacing acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham, remains uncertain. Pham is anticipated to join the crypto company MoonPay following Selig’s confirmation, though details of her departure are yet to be confirmed by the CFTC or MoonPay. The implications of the market structure bill for the SEC and CFTC are significant. While the final text of the Senate’s bill is still under development, current drafts suggest an expansion of the CFTC’s authority over digital assets, a domain traditionally overseen by the SEC. This shift has garnered mixed reactions, with some Republican leaders advocating for the bill’s advancement, while others express concerns over its potential impact on decentralized finance (DeFi). These differing viewpoints may influence the pace of legislative progress. As the regulatory framework evolves, the crypto industry awaits further clarity on how these changes will shape the future of digital asset management in the United States.

The bank aims to service technology companies working with virtual currencies, artificial intelligence, defense, and manufacturing. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/383533/banking-startup-erebor-350-million-4-billion-valuation-fdic-approval-axios?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Russia’s flagship Urals crude collapsed to roughly $34 a barrel, sending a clear price signal through the oil market that US sanctions are starting to hurt. On Friday, barrels loading from the Baltic Sea traded at $34. 82, while cargoes from the Black Sea slipped even further to $33. 17, based on figures from Argus Media. Over […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/russian-urals-crude-crashes-to-34/

Following Michael Selig's confirmation, White House official David Sacks said the SEC and CFTC were set to offer "clear regulatory guidelines" for digital assets. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/david-sacks-cftc-sec-crypto-dream-team-regulation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Snail Games says their compliant and fully reserved stablecoin can improve how creators and players move money, without changing how games are played. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/innovation/snail-games-bets-on-stablecoins-to-modernize-payments-in-gaming

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According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that around 01:53, two substantial TON transfers totaling 46,027,500 tokens were moved from anonymous addresses. At 02:00, 27,059,500 TON were transferred from an anonymous address starting with EQCftw0O to another anonymous address starting with UQAqR4RY. Earlier, at 01:53, 18,968,000 TON were moved from an anonymous address starting with EQDOHmM9 to another anonymous address starting with UQBdcnCv.

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U. S. crypto investment products saw $952 million in outflows as regulatory uncertainty around the Clarity Act weighed on institutional sentiment, though Solana and XRP funds attracted modest inflows. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/us-crypto-funds-952m-outflows-clarity-act-delay/

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