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SEC and Binance request pause in lawsuit amid new crypto task force
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On February 11, the SEC and Binance jointly requested a 60-day pause in the SEC's lawsuit against Binance and its co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), as reported by DL News.


CFTC withdraws advisory on swap execution facility registration requirement
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the withdrawal of CFTC Letter No. 21-19, which is related to the Swap Execution Facility (SEF) registration requirement.


Founder of Binance on WSJ article: 'It's good to see that even WSJ thinks I should be pardoned'
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Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the founder of Binance, has denied claims made in a Wall Street Journal article that suggested he sought a pardon.


Rep. Steil: Ready to help 'make the U.S. a leader in digital assets'
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Rep. Bryan Steil expressed his readiness to work with President Trump to position the United States as a "leader in digital assets."


Rep. Emmer: Crypto Caucus will ensure the U.S 'defines' the 'future of finance'
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Rep. Tom Emmer said that digital asset technology is driving a "fundamental shift" in finance.


Sen. Lummis: 'We are becoming the bitcoin and digital asset capital of the world'
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Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that the United States is progressing as a "capital of the world" for Bitcoin and digital assets.


Kristin N. Johnson to join panel on clearing at FIA Boca50
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Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion at the FIA Boca50 event.


Goldsmith Romero to join regulator panel at futures industry conference
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Commissioner Goldsmith Romero will be participating in a panel discussion at the International Futures Industry Conference 2025.


Mersinger and Peirce to discuss policy at investment management forum
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Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce are set to engage in a fireside chat at the Global Policy & Regulatory Forum organized by the Alternative Investment Management Association.


Pham to speak at International Futures Industry Conference
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Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the International Futures Industry Conference, FIA BOCA50.


White House creates national bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile
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The White House has announced the establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the United States Digital Asset Stockpile to secure and manage the nation’s holdings of Bitcoin and other digital assets.


David Sacks on Broker DeFi Rule: It's 'an 11th hour attack on the crypto community'
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David Sacks, serving as the Crypto Czar at the White House, has expressed support for the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Mike Carey.


Sen. Lummis on IRS DeFi rule: The IRS 'fundamentally misunderstands'
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Cynthia Lummis, U.S. Senator from Wyoming, expressed concerns over the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) new rule on decentralized finance (DeFi), stating that it fundamentally misunderstands how decentralized technology operates.


Congressman Emmer on Crypto Cause: 'the most pro-crypto Congress and Presidential Administration in history'
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Congressman Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, said that millions of American voters elected the most pro-crypto Congress and Presidential Administration in history, leading to the launch of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.


Trump on U.S. crypto reserve: It will 'elevate this critical industry'
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President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. Crypto Reserve, which he claims will elevate the digital asset industry following years of political opposition from the Biden administration.


David Sacks on White House crypto summit: 'Look forward to seeing everyone there!'
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David Sacks, appointed as the White House AI and Crypto Czar by President Trump in December 2024, announced that the President will host the first White House Crypto Summit on March 7.


Congressional Crypto Caucus formed by Representatives Emmer and Torres
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Congressman Tom Emmer announced the formation of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.


Congressional vote looms on controversial IRS broker rule
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Congress is expected to vote on a resolution to revoke the IRS's December broker rule, which requires software and infrastructure providers to identify users, collect personal information, and report it to the government without a warrant.


Arizona nears approval of cryptocurrency reserve fund as bill passes Senate
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The Arizona State Senate has announced the passage of Senate Bill 1373, which aims to establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund.


Rep. Miller: 'Digital assets should be treated with the same level of clarity and consistency as traditional assets'
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Congressman Max Miller has called for the repeal of crypto tax reporting rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.