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The Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, posted on the X platform again calling for the swift passage of the CLARITY Act. He stated that Trump's position on pushing for the passage of the CLARITY Act is correct, and establishing a forward-looking digital asset market structure is crucial.The CFTC is prepared to implement the act during Trump's term, believing that this legislation is a key part of ensuring the United States maintains its leadership in global innovation, "now is the time to take action." Selig also revealed that the CFTC will set clearer standards for self-certified predictive market types and plans to release a high-level Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) soon, laying the groundwork for more comprehensive predictive market rules.

According to CoinDesk, CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) Chairman Mike Selig discussed the regulatory progress of cryptocurrency perpetual futures and prediction markets in his speech. He stated that the CFTC is working to launch "real perpetual futures" in the United States, with an announcement of related policies expected in about a month to attract liquidity back to the U.S. and provide investor protection.Additionally, he mentioned that the CFTC will soon provide guidance for prediction markets, including a notice of proposed rulemaking to set clear standards.

CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at an event in Washington that the agency is working to allow genuine professional perpetual contracts to operate within the United States in the next month and expects to release relevant announcements soon.Mike Selig pointed out that previous regulatory policies have led to a significant number of companies and liquidity flowing overseas. Additionally, the CFTC and SEC are advancing several digital asset policies through the Project Crypto initiative, including providing clear guidance for DeFi developers and establishing clear standards for prediction markets. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins also noted that while regulators are moving forward with innovation exemptions to allow industry experimentation, there is still a need for Congress to provide legal certainty. Currently, legislative work in the U.S. Senate regarding transparency in the digital asset market is still under negotiation.

The chairman of Iran's Security Council, Larijani, stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States.

Current SEC Chairman Paul Atkins criticized former Chairman Gary Gensler for not attempting to adapt to innovation during his tenure at an event at the University of Texas, stating that the U.S. has missed significant opportunities in the cryptocurrency space and is now trying to catch up.Paul Atkins noted that since the Trump administration, the SEC has shifted to a more industry-friendly stance, establishing a cryptocurrency task force, dismissing several enforcement cases against large institutions, and launching Project Crypto to update regulations. Paul Atkins emphasized the potential of distributed ledger technology in payment clearing and settlement, and revealed that the SEC has approved WisdomTree's 24/7 settlement tokenized money market fund, with plans to further promote tokenized bank deposits.

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, stated that the SEC is working to reinvigorate the pace of progress in cryptocurrency regulation to make up for previous shortcomings in policy-making. He pointed out at an event at the University of Texas that regulators have failed to adapt timely to industry innovation trends in the past.Atkins mentioned that since the Trump administration took office, the SEC's stance has become more open, having established a cryptocurrency working group, withdrawn several enforcement cases, and launched the "Project Crypto" initiative to promote updates to the regulatory framework. He emphasized that he is more focused on the application prospects of distributed ledger technology in payment, clearing, and settlement systems rather than short-term price fluctuations.In addition, the SEC has approved WisdomTree's digital currency market fund this week to enable 24/7 trading and instant settlement. Atkins also revealed that they will explore the launch of tokenized bank deposit products in the future.

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, stated that the SEC is working to reinvigorate the pace of progress in the field of cryptocurrency regulation to make up for previous shortcomings in policy-making.He pointed out at an event at the University of Texas that regulators have failed to timely adapt to industry innovation trends in the past. Atkins noted that since the Trump administration took office, the SEC's stance has become more open, having established a cryptocurrency working group, withdrawn multiple enforcement cases, and launched the "Project Crypto" initiative to promote updates to the regulatory framework. He emphasized that, compared to short-term price fluctuations, there is a greater focus on the application prospects of distributed ledger technology in payment, clearing, and settlement systems.Additionally, the SEC has approved WisdomTree's digital currency market fund for 24/7 trading and instant settlement this week. Atkins also revealed plans to explore the launch of tokenized bank deposit products in the future.

The Chair of the UK's National Security Council, Matt Western, has called for an urgent temporary ban on political donations in cryptocurrency to prevent foreign interference in UK elections. Matt Western stated that such donations need to be suspended until the risks associated with cryptocurrency donations (including thorough checks on the sources of funds) are addressed.The committee also called for a review of sentencing for electoral offenses, believing that deterrence needs to be strengthened. Western has written to the Cabinet Minister responsible for election finance, Steve Reed, requesting immediate action—previously, the new election bill did not include provisions to restrict cryptocurrency donations.Earlier this year, the Reform UK party became the first to express acceptance of digital currency donations, reportedly receiving its first registrable cryptocurrency donations and establishing a dedicated crypto portal. In his letter, Western expressed concern that, given the deteriorating global security environment, the intent of foreign interference in UK political finance may intensify before the next election.

According to Jinshi, U.S. President Trump stated that we have a very incompetent Federal Reserve Chairman who likes high interest rates.

The official website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a speech by Chairman Paul Atkins at the ETHDenver conference, outlining the agency's direction on cryptocurrency regulation, which mainly includes:Clarifying the "investment contract" framework: The Commission will study and publish a framework that clarifies under what circumstances crypto assets constitute investment contracts, as well as their formation and termination mechanisms.Innovation exemptions: Considering the establishment of innovation exemptions that allow for pilot trading of certain tokenized securities under restricted conditions, including limited trading on new platforms such as automated market makers, to accumulate experience for a long-term regulatory framework.Advancement of rules and guidance: Plans to initiate or advance rulemaking on topics such as financing pathways for crypto assets, broker-dealer custody for non-securities crypto assets (including payment stablecoins), and modernization of transfer agent rules; and continue to provide clarity for non-registration scenarios such as wallets and user interfaces through no-action letters and exemption orders.Regulatory philosophy: Paul Atkins emphasized that regulators should not react to short-term price fluctuations. The responsibility of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to ensure adequate information disclosure and clear rules, allowing market participants to make decisions in a transparent environment, rather than "supporting prices."

The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, stated in an interview with Fox that the cryptocurrency market structure bill is about to be signed into law. He said, "We want to ensure that the legal framework for cryptocurrency can adapt to future developments. We cannot allow a second Gary Gensler to come in and ruin everything."

According to Jinshi reports, the Trump administration is preparing for the nomination of Walsh as the Federal Reserve Chairman.

Sharplink Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom stated during a panel discussion at the Hong Kong Consensus Conference 2026 that Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are evolving into a unique institutional strategy. Lubin pointed out that ETH is a productive asset that can generate approximately 3% yield through staking. Sharplink has staked nearly all of its holdings and plans to continue purchasing and staking ETH.Chalom mentioned that Sharplink's strategy is to deploy permanent capital, seeking risk-adjusted returns for investors through "good institutional DeFi," rather than pursuing venture capital-style returns. He noted that BlackRock plans to tokenize its $14 trillion in assets, with over 65% occurring on Ethereum.Lubin predicts that in the future, every company will become a blockchain company and hold tokens on its balance sheet.

Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom of Sharplink stated during a panel discussion at the Hong Kong Consensus Conference 2026 that Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are evolving into a unique institutional strategy.Lubin pointed out that ETH is a productive asset that can generate approximately 3% yield through staking. Sharplink has staked nearly all of its holdings and plans to continue purchasing and staking ETH. Chalom mentioned that Sharplink's strategy is to deploy permanent capital, seeking risk-adjusted returns for investors through "good institutional DeFi," rather than pursuing venture capital-style returns.He noted that BlackRock plans to tokenize its $14 trillion in assets, with over 65% occurring on Ethereum. Lubin predicts that in the future, every company will become a blockchain company and hold tokens on its balance sheet.

According to The Block, Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated at a Senate Banking Committee hearing that prediction markets are a "huge issue" and a regulatory focus he shares with Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman Michael Selig.Atkins pointed out that prediction markets have "potential jurisdictional overlaps," currently primarily governed by the CFTC, but the two agencies will work together. When asked if clear rules would be established, he said "we'll have to wait and see," and noted that "a security is a security, and the definition of prediction markets and their products depends on specific wording." CFTC chairman Selig stated that he would ensure "reasonable rules and protections" are established for prediction markets to prevent them from being pushed overseas.The jurisdiction over prediction market regulation has become a contentious issue between federal and state governments. Operators argue that under the Commodity Exchange Act, all event contracts should be exclusively governed by the CFTC; while some states believe that the relevant platforms involve activities like sports betting, violating local gambling laws. Prediction markets have also recently come under additional scrutiny due to insider trading allegations and restrictive legislation targeting political betting.

According to The Block, Michael S. Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced the establishment of an innovation advisory committee consisting of 35 members, with several executives from the cryptocurrency industry appointed.Selig stated that the committee will assist the CFTC in developing a regulatory framework regarding the role of "breakthrough technologies" such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in financial markets, ensuring that its decisions reflect market realities and establishing clear rules for "a golden age of American financial markets." The committee members include representatives from blockchain projects, such as Vivek Raman from Etherealize, Anatoly Yakovenko from Solana Labs, Brad Garlinghouse from Ripple, Sergey Nazarov, CEO of Chainlink Labs, and Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap Labs.In terms of centralized exchanges, executives from Bullish, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini, Kraken, Bitnomial, and Robinhood are included. Shayne Coplan, founder of the prediction market platform Polymarket, and Tarek Mansour, founder of Kalshi, have also been appointed. Chris Dixon from a16z crypto, Vance Spencer from Framework Ventures, and Alana Palmedo from Paradigm are also on the list. The committee also includes representatives from traditional financial institutions such as Cboe, CME, DTCC, Nasdaq, and options clearing companies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen acknowledged during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday the suggestion made by some members—that the Senate Banking Committee, rather than the Department of Justice, should investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. A knowledgeable lawmaker stated that this move is intended to "test" whether it might persuade North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis to lift his hold on the Fed nominee."They want to dangle this condition in front of Thom and see if he accepts it," the lawmaker said. "Thom was expressionless at the time." Other sources indicated that this could be a viable compromise.A Republican congressman stated, "What the president wants is an investigation," and having the Banking Committee "satisfy this desire for an investigation" is certainly an option. However, the aforementioned first lawmaker expressed skepticism: "If Thom accepts, I would be quite surprised."

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, stated on the X platform that he outlined the SEC's three priorities for 2026 during his testimony before Congress: focusing on fraud enforcement and investor protection, reforming information disclosure rules, and providing a clear regulatory framework for digital assets.Atkins mentioned that the SEC will uphold investor rights through targeted enforcement and cross-border enforcement working groups, while emphasizing the need to modernize, rationalize, and streamline the reporting system to make it meaningful and easy to understand for investors.In the field of digital assets, Atkins acknowledged that establishing a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets has been "long overdue," and stated that as Congress advances related legislation, the SEC will collaborate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission through "Project Crypto" to clarify regulatory obligations for investors and innovators. Previously, the SEC chairman was questioned about the "relaxation of cryptocurrency regulation."

The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, was questioned by Democratic lawmakers during a House Financial Services Committee oversight hearing regarding the suspension of enforcement actions against Tron Foundation founder Justin Sun.Senior Democratic lawmaker Maxine Waters emphasized that the SEC has abandoned nearly all previous cryptocurrency enforcement cases since Trump took office and questioned whether Sun's relationship with Trump influenced this. Atkins stated that he could not discuss individual cases but was willing to provide confidential briefings within the limits of the rules. At the same time, Atkins confirmed that the SEC is working with the CFTC to develop cryptocurrency regulatory rules consistent with the Clarity Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the two agencies.