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White House steps in to delay CFTC chair vote

The Senate Agriculture Committee has pulled a planned hearing on Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), following a request from the White House just days before lawmakers leave for August recess. In an update …

White House Reportedly Delays Senate Vote on Brian Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination

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Senate vote on CFTC nominee Brian Quintenz delayed again

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has once again postponed a scheduled vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), this time at the request of the White House. The White House has …

Brian Quintenz CFTC Chair Nomination Delayed Again

Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination Paused by White House Intervention

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will not have new leadership installed anytime soon, as Brian Quintenz’s nomination to the post was put on pause by the Trump administration Monday. Quintenz was supposed to face a Senate committee’s …

Crypto CLARITY: The Politics, Policy and Implications of Digital Assets Regulatory Framework Legislation in the 119th ...

[co-author: Patrick Gaul] Introduction The second half of July has seen a flurry of legislative activity across the federal government in Washington, D.C., with Congress inching closer to completing a long-awaited effort to pass legislation to establish a …

What Does the Latest Crypto Legislation Mean for Investors in the U.S.?

The United States hit pivotal regulatory milestones in digital asset governance over the last week. A landmark bill is now law, even as further legislation advances through Congress.  All these signals indicate Washington’s intention to establish a clear …

Capitol Hill To Host 247th National Whistleblower Day - Event To Spotlight AI And Tech Whistleblower Protections

Members of the whistleblower community and government officials will gather on Capitol Hill to celebrate National Whistleblower Day on July 30th. National Whistleblower Day commemorates our Founding Fathers’ support for America’s first whistleblowers. It …

Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions, July 2025

Recent SEC Administration Changes SEC Names Brian Daly as Director of the Division of Investment Management On June 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that Natasha Vij Greiner, Director of the Division of Investment …

Kalshi Promo Code FEDNEWS: Get $10 Bonus for Political, Sports Prediction Markets

Sports News Kalshi Promo Code FEDNEWS: Get $10 Bonus for Political, Sports Prediction Markets This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and …

Are Prediction Markets About to Go Mainstream?

Prediction markets have historically been the red-headed stepchild of traditional trading. Bridging the gap between finance and gaming, they’ve consistently encountered regulatory pressures, as well as a host of legal and ethical considerations. Also known …

Former SEC official joins Veda as General Counsel amid DeFi expansion

Decentralized finance platform Veda has appointed a former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official to its ranks as it ramps up efforts to expand crosschain yield products aimed at institutional investors. TuongVy Le, who spent nearly six years …

Digital asset lobbyists flooding D.C.; JPMorgan v Gemini heats up

Homepage > News > Business > Digital asset lobbyists flooding D.C.; JPMorgan v Gemini heats up Digital asset lobbyists are descending on Washington, while the crypto kids aren’t making nice with their new Wall Street rivals. The more welcoming …

Anti-CBDC bill could curb Fed’s power over digital dollar, sponsor says

Representative Tom Emmer, the sponsor of the US House’s Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, said the bill, if passed, would significantly limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a central bank digital currency. In a Friday press call, the Minnesota …

GENIUS Act Establishes Federal Regulatory Oversight of Global Stablecoin Industry

Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Teams examine how the GENIUS Act’s framework for stablecoin issuers will impact the cryptocurrency sector. The Act restricts the issuance of payment …

Crypto’s comeback: Should Bitcoin and other digital assets be in your portfolio now?

SINGAPORE - Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether have rallied in recent weeks, buoyed by clearer regulations in the United States and renewed investor interest, prompting the question of whether digital assets now have a place in mainstream investment …

Senate Crypto Bill Introduces Hybrid Framework For Digital Asset Oversight

Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin on U.S Currency Investments Background with the United States Capitol ... More Building.getty The Senate Banking Committee released a significant new proposal last week that could reshape how America regulates digital ownership …

Stablecoins Just Kicked Off A New Crypto Rally

Image Source: Pexels While the media focuses on the economic impact of tariffs or whether Jerome Powell will lower rates soon, there’s something brewing that could have a far greater impact on your wealth over the next decade. On July 18, Congress passed a …

Global Moves, Digital Shifts, July 2025 - CFTC Relief for Event Contracts

  In addition to everything relating to cryptos, event contracts are one of the hottest topics in Washington at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). Hopefully, when former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz is confirmed in the U.S. Senate for …

VAREP Endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

Applauds Inclusion of the VALID Act and Calls on VSOs to Join the Effort Backs broader reforms to expand access and increase supply in underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans …

VETCOMM US Supports American Legion Baseball Tournament; CEO Kate Monroe Throws Out First Pitch

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a proud show of support for veterans and youth, VETCOMM US has donated $2,000 to sponsor the California American Legion Baseball Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to …

Axios Security Group and Axios Investigations Firm Hosts Outreach Event to Aid Homeless Veterans During Heatwave

Axios Security Group provides tents, food, and 48 cases of water to homeless veterans in Fort Bragg amid dangerous summer heatwave. FORT BRAGG, NC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of honor, service, and …

Record Exodus: North Americans Flee to #1 Expat Destination as Panama Residency Company Reports 300% Surge in Inquiries

Historic migration wave sees Americans and Canadians escape rising costs and political tensions for Panama paradise PANAMA, PANAMA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As political tensions soar and living costs spiral out of control across …

Financial Leadership and Innovation: Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende Drives Global Financial Inclusion

CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global changemaker and decorated military veteran Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, Founder and Chief Abundance Strategists of KaizenRhino Solutions International, is leading a …

Utility Spending Trends Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Electricity Rates in California

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As electricity rates continue to rise in California, attention is turning to utility spending and regulatory frameworks. Recent analyses by clean energy advocates and policy …

Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of USHBC, Calls for Reversal of Detrimental Rule for Kidney Patients

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, in effect as of January 1st, moved oral-only phosphate-lowering therapies (PLTs) from Medicare Part D into the End- …

Online Legal Resource Library Supporting Rule of Law Plus Immigration Related Services Launched

Los Angeles County Bar Association’s New Platform Offers Centralized Legal Tools, Education, and Volunteer Opportunities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), in …

U.S. DOL Halts Enforcement of Home Care Companionship Exemption While Awaiting Proposed Rule to Restore Exemption

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has ceased the enforcement of the current companionship exemption rule issued in 2013 while it awaits the finalization of its …

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey

Carpenters Union praises Sherrill’s commitment to working families, infrastructure investment, and labor rights. EDISON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS …

AI Pioneer Robin Rowe Speaking at Free AI Ethics Summit on 30 July 2025

Join activists, policymakers and tech leaders in person in San Francisco and online virtually as together we seek meaningful reforms in AI BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "AI is much more capable today, for …

Diversified Botanics Applauds FDA’s Formal Action Targeting Synthetic, Concentrated 7-OH

CEO Ryan Niddel supports FDA's scheduling recommendation SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diversified Botanics today voiced strong support for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s enforcement …

Amida Care Launches 'No Judgment, No Stigma' Campaign to Combat HIV Stigma and Promote Health Equity

Series of Digital Ads Depict Diverse Populations that Continue to Bear a Disproportionate Burden of the HIV Epidemic NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amida Care, New York’s leading nonprofit Special Needs Health Plan and …

Made in the USA: New Study Ranks the World’s Most Americanized Countries

Tourlane reveals the countries most influenced by U.S. culture, from music to fast food BERLIN, GERMANY, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new global analysis from Tourlane, the online specialist for customized travel planning, highlights …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Congratulates Cristina Antelo on Appointment to HLA Strategic Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly congratulates Cristina Antelo, founding principal of Ferox Strategies and Legislative Co-Chair of the USHBC Board of …

Medicare at 60: Time to Set Seniors Free

CCHF warns Medicare is trapping seniors—and running out of money ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Medicare turns 60 tomorrow, Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) is urging Congress to fix the system …

The Jack Brewer Foundation Rallies to Terminate 2nd Chance Father’s Parole, Granting Freedom

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF) proudly announces the successful termination of parole for Carl Pugh, a devoted father, leader, mentor, and inspiration within our organization …

Vorex Expands U.S. Operations with New Operational Hub in Houston

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vorex, a global leader in oil and gas services and supply, today announced a major expansion into the U.S. market by opening a new operational hub in Houston, Texas. The move …

Divorce Rate at a 50-Year Low

Share of kids in married families is up. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), published in The Atlantic today, suggests marriage is making a comeback. …

Youthful Savings Brings Popular Custom Learning Program to Hundreds of New York City Youth

The “Youth Entrepreneurship for a More Inclusive Global Economy” returns to educate NYC Summer Youth Employment Program participants. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youthful Savings (YS) has enrolled hundreds of …