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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Rules: A New Plan for Fair Play

The Senate Agriculture Committee has a new plan to make crypto trading fairer. They want to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more power. This power would help them oversee parts of the crypto market. The plan is called the “Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act. ” The plan aims t

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Propose Changes to Crypto Rules

In Washington, a group of Democratic senators have put forward new ideas to change how crypto markets are run. They want to make sure that government officials don't make money from the crypto world while they're in office. This is part of a bigger plan to make the rules for digital money clearer an

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech's Clever Trick to Hire AI Talent Without Raising Eyebrows

Big tech companies are getting sneaky. They're hiring entire teams from startups without buying them outright. This way, they avoid the usual checks and balances that come with big mergers. The FTC is onto them. They're worried this could stifle competition in the AI world before it even gets a chan

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

A Big Stop to a Company Takeover

A court just said no to a major deal. Edwards Lifesciences wanted to buy Jenavalve Technology. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stepped in. They convinced a judge to block the acquisition. This means the deal won't happen. Why did the FTC care? They worry about competition. If Edwards Lifesci

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Dec 24 2025CRYPTO

US Crypto Laws: What's Brewing in 2026?

The crypto world is buzzing with anticipation as the US gears up for some major regulatory shifts in 2026. With new leadership in the White House, the crypto industry is bracing for changes that could reshape the digital asset landscape. One of the biggest talking points is the Digital Asset Market

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Dec 23 2025CRYPTO

The United States is taking steps to regulate digital currencies.

The United States is making progress in regulating digital currencies. The recent confirmation of Michael Selig as the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sparked discussions about the future of crypto regulation. Selig's appointment, along with Paul Atkins' role as the chair

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Dec 15 2025CRYPTO

U. S. Takes a Big Step in Crypto Regulation

The U. S. is making a big move in the crypto world. The CFTC has given the green light for federally regulated spot crypto trading. This means that Bitnomial, a new exchange, will start operating next week. It's a big deal because it's the first time this kind of trading will be under federal oversi

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle: Can the President Fire Federal Officials?

The Supreme Court was in the middle of a heated discussion about whether the president can fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This isn't just about the FTC, though. If the court says yes, it could give the president more power over other independent agencies too. Justice Sonia

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Mike Selig: The Crypto Lawyer Stepping into Big Regulatory Shoes

Mike Selig, a lawyer with strong ties to the crypto world, is on track to become the sole leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a big deal because the CFTC is responsible for overseeing financial markets, including the rapidly growing crypto industry. Selig has worked w

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Nov 24 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and Congress: What's Left on the Table?

Crypto is a hot topic in Congress right now. With less than 40 days left in the year, lawmakers have a lot to tackle. They need to confirm new leaders for financial agencies and figure out how to regulate the crypto market. The Senate has been busy. They just advanced Mike Selig's nomination to lea

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