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White House says it received no Democratic response related to SEC, CFTC vacancies
Both US financial regulators are understaffed at the leadership level and lacking Democratic commissioners, with no announcement from President Donald Trump on filling the roles.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 19:48:37Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Phantom, Hyperliquid ask CFTC to modernize rules for onchain derivatives
The companies urged the regulator to exempt blockchain developers and non-custodial wallet providers from rules designed for traditional financial intermediaries.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 19:36:52Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot faces investor scrutiny over insider sales
As AI-driven mining stocks retreat, investors are examining executive stock sales, governance and shareholder alignment across leading Bitcoin miners, according to Blocksbridge Consulting.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 17:09:01Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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UK politicians mull permanent crypto donation ban in wake of Nigel Farage scandal
Labour lawmakers proposed a full moratorium on crypto donations in March, which some have sought be made permanent after millions of dollars in contributions were linked to Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 16:42:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Can Bitcoin hold $62K ahead of Friday’s $1.4 billion options expiry?
US 10-year Treasury yields nears dangerous level while major Deribit Bitcoin options expiry approaches.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 16:31:10Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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MARA shares surge after 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal expands AI ambitions
The Bitcoin miner's shares climbed about 15% after announcing it's acquiring a Texas site with up to 2 GW of power capacity to expand its AI and digital infrastructure strategy.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 16:26:33Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin traders reveal key levels as BTC price passes $63K after Trump Iran 'deal' comments
Bitcoin gained new upside targets for the daily close and beyond after US president Donald Trump said that Iran "wants to make a deal."
Published Date: 2026-07-09 15:56:59Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?
Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 13:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms
Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 12:53:44Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.
Published Date: 2026-07-09 11:18:41Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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