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US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Nominees to Lead CFTC and FDIC

US Senate Confirms Crypto-Friendly Nominees to Lead CFTC and FDIC

The US Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Mike Selig as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Travis Hill as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC). Both nominees, selected by President Donald Trump, are viewed as supportive of cryptocurrency, with Selig pledging to prioritize digital assets and Hill addressing debanking concerns. The appointments could enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, including ov…
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Coinbase Rolls Out Stock Trading, Prediction Markets in Push to Become ‘Everything Exchange’

Stock trading now available commission-free in the Coinbase app for U.S. users, with extended hours for select symbols. Prediction markets launched via integration with regulated platform Kalshi, starting with $1 minimum trades in USD or USDC. Plans for stock-linked perpetual futures outside the U.S. in early 2026 and tokenized equities via new institutional platform Coinbase Tokenize. Additional features include Solana token DEX trading via Ju…
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Federal Reserve Withdraws Restrictive 2023 Crypto Policy Enabling State Banks to Innovate

Federal Reserve Withdraws Restrictive 2023 Crypto Policy, Enabling State Banks to Innovate

The Federal Reserve Board has withdrawn its 2023 policy statement that imposed strict limits on state member banks engaging in novel activities, including crypto-asset services. A new policy statement introduces case-by-case approvals for uninsured state banks, facilitating responsible innovation in the sector. This regulatory shift aligns with broader changes under the Trump administration, potentially easing access for crypto-focus…
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Visa Launches USDC Stablecoin Settlement for U.S. Banks on

Visa Launches USDC Stablecoin Settlement for U.S. Banks on Solana

Visa announced the launch of USDC settlement capabilities for U.S. issuer and acquirer partners on December 16, 2025. Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, with settlements occurring over the Solana blockchain. The expansion follows a pilot program that achieved over $3.5 billion in annualized stablecoin settlement volume as of November 30, 2025. Visa plans a broader rollout throughout 2026 and will support…
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Crypto Analyst Merlijn The Trader Eyes Significant Altcoin Rally Amid Ongoing Consolidation

Quick Take: Merlijn The Trader highlights multi-year bullish patterns in altcoin market cap, signaling potential for a significant breakout. Current market conditions show altcoins lagging Bitcoin, with the Altcoin Season Index at cycle lows around 16-19. Analysts note fragmented performance and caution that a full altseason may require further Bitcoin consolidation or dominance breakdown. Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader continues to forec…
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