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PAUL ATKINS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS SEC CHAIR, SIGNALS SHIFT TO CRYPTO-FRIENDLY APPROACH
Paul Atkins was sworn in on Monday as the 34th Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant shift toward a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance.
Atkins’ appointment signals a departure from former Chair Gary Gensler’s aggressive enforcement strategy against digital asset firms. In his opening remarks, Atkins reaffirmed the SEC’s mission to promote capital formation, ensure fair markets, and protect investors.
He emphasized the need for clear and consistent regulation, stating that his experience in both public service and the private sector has shown him how regulatory uncertainty can stifle innovation.
Atkins To Exit Patomak Following SEC Appointment And Crypto Focus
Atkins, who founded Patomak Global Partners in 2009 to help develop digital asset standards, pledged to step down from his role at the firm within 90 days. His nomination passed narrowly, with 52 Republican votes in favor and 44 D-------s opposing.
Senator Elizabeth Warren had previously pressed Atkins to disclose Patomak’s advisory work with crypto companies, including ties to the collapsed FTX exchange.
During his Senate confirmation, Atkins criticized previous regulatory approaches as overly complex and politicized. He committed to leading the SEC with what he described as a “rational and principled” framework, aimed at fostering innovation rather than hindering it.
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Atkins takes over from Gensler, whose tenure was marked by numerous lawsuits against crypto firms for alleged securities violations.
Since Gensler’s departure, acting Chair Mark Uyeda and Commissioner Hester Peirce have already moved to dismiss many of these cases and eased oversight on sectors like meme coins and crypto mining.
Known for his strong Wall Street connections, Atkins’ financial disclosures revealed investments of up to $5 million in digital asset firm Off the Chain Capital LLC. With a combined net worth of approximately $327 million, Atkins becomes one of the wealthiest SEC chairs in recent history.
As the SEC transitions under Atkins’ leadership, it faces a backlog of over 70 crypto-related ETF applications involving assets like Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and MELANIA. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas summed up the sentiment on X, saying, “Gonna be a wild year.”
SEC Changes Crypto Enforcement Strategy
Last month, the SEC officially ended its investigation into Australian-based crypto gaming firm Immutable, bringing a significant chapter in the company’s regulatory journey to a close.
The SEC’s move to close the Immutable case is part of a broader trend in its crypto enforcement strategy. In recent months, the agency has also dropped investigations into other major crypto firms, including OpenSea, Uniswap, Robinhood, and Gemini.
To enhance regulatory clarity, the SEC has also launched a crypto-focused task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce.
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Meanwhile, Ripple is nearing the end of its own legal battle with the SEC. A March 26 update confirmed Ripple will not pursue a counter-appeal after the SEC agreed to drop its appeal earlier this month.
The company will pay a reduced fine of $50 million, down from the initially proposed $125 million.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: 99Bitcoins
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ECB FLAGS RISK OF FINANCIAL CONTAGION FROM US CRYPTO PUSH
The ECB is calling for changes to MiCA, only months after the regulatory framework was implemented.
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised an alarm over potential fallout from aggressive US support for the crypto industry, warning that a surge in dollar-backed stablecoins could destabilize Europe’s financial system.
According to a policy paper seen by Politico, the ECB has asked for a revision of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies just months after it came into effect.
The concern is that US reforms backed by President Donald Trump could flood European markets with dollar-denominated stablecoins.
The ECB fears this could trigger a flight of European capital into US assets, undermining EU financial sovereignty and exposing banks to liquidity risks.
ECB and European Commission clash over MiCA rules
While the ECB calls for tighter controls, the European Commission dismissed the warnings as exaggerated, per the report.
The report, citing two diplomats and one EU official, said that the existing MiCA framework is robust enough to manage stablecoin risks despite potential US policies like the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) and the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS), two bills aimed at expanding America’s crypto footprint.
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“The Commission was quite clear that they had different views on this topic,” and “not very many (countries) supported the idea that we should now jump the gun and start making quick changes in (the rules) based on this alone,” one of the diplomats reportedly told Politico.
The stablecoin sector now commands a valuation of $234 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
The ECB warned that European issuers could face redemption pressures from EU and foreign holders without stricter limits, potentially sparking a financial “run” and harming exposed institutions.
“The worry is warranted,” Mikko Ohtamaa, co-founder and CEO at Trading Strategy, said in a post on X. “However, the EU had the first mover advantage with the regulation and they s-----d it up.”
Ohtamaa said no EU stablecoin is globally competitive due to MiCA’s restrictive rules, which are influenced by bank and legacy finance lobbying.
Tether remains a major critic of MiCA
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt (USDT), has long been a critic of the EU’s MiCA regulation.
Last year, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino argued that MiCA’s requirements, particularly the mandate for stablecoin issuers to hold at least 60% of reserves in EU bank accounts, could introduce systemic risks to both stablecoins and the broader banking system.
Due to noncompliance with MiCA, USDT has faced delistings from major European exchanges, including Coinbase, Crypto.com and Kraken.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: CoinTelegraph
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BRICS: US & INDIA FINALIZE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR NEW TRADE DEAL
Despite the tensions between the nation and the BRICS alliance, the US and India have reportedly finalized terms of reference for a new trade deal. Indeed, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the major development amid US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the country, according to a CNBC report.
Moreover, Greer noted that the United States and India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry have clearly laid out “a roadmap for the negotiations on reciprocal trade.” The major headway was confirmed as Vance traveled to India, meeting with President Narendra Modi on Monday.
US Vice President Meets With Indian President as New Trade Deal Takes Step Forward
Since the start of April, tensions between the United States and the BRICS alliance have been growing. Specifically, the country is inching closer toward a trade war with China. Indeed, amid a series of sweeping global tariffs, they levied an import duty that could reach heights of 245% on China.
However, that hasn’t stopped allies within the economic alliance from seeking a new agreement with the country. Indeed, the US and India have reportedly finalized the terms of reference for a new trade deal. The development was made as US Vice President JD Vance visited the nation, meeting with President Narendra Modi.
According to reports, the two sides have made “significant progress” towards a new trade deal. Both world leaders made note of their “continued efforts” to grow their collaboration. Moreover, they championed the need for a “mutually beneficial India-US bilateral trade agreement.”
During the initial arrival of US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff plan, India was given a 26% reciprocal tariff. However, that was lessened when the administration announced a 90-day pause. Subseuqnlety, until it resumes, the nation is facing a 10% baseline tariff alongside all US trade partners.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Watcher Guru
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THE GREAT RESET JUST TOOK A MAJOR HIT
On the same day Pope Francis—known for his inclusive beliefs—passed away, another globalist fell: Klaus Schwab, the architect of the World Economic Forum’s dystopian agenda, announced he was stepping down from the WEF board.
It marks the end of an era for Schwab, who championed radical wokeness, bug eating, mass v---------n campaigns, population control, and climate de-growth policies through what often resembled digital c-------m—social credit scores, central bank digital currencies, and many more China-like policies.
Meanwhile, cultural shifts across the Americas signal a rising movement toward traditional values, sending the WEF’s ideological woke grip on governments, non-government organizations, corporations, the church, and society into disarray.
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“Following my recent announcement, and as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect,” Schwab wrote in a statement.
Schwab stepped down as executive chairman one year ago, with former Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende taking over daily operations. WEF said Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was appointed board chairman in the interim and that a search committee for replacement had been appointed.
WEF stated:
“At a time when the world is undergoing rapid transformation, the need for inclusive dialogue to navigate complexity and shape the future has never been more critical. The Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum underlines the importance of remaining steadfast in its mission and values as a facilitator of progress. Building on its trusted role, the Forum will continue to bring together leaders from all sectors and regions to exchange insights and foster collaboration.”
Schwab’s resignation also comes three months after President Trump told globalist CEOs at the WEF’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, “America is back.” It also follows Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, which nuked USAID programs that funneled billions of taxpayer dollars into c-----t NGOs.
Last month, Eric Weinstein made some very interesting comments at ARC 2025, indicating:
“The post-World War II order has fallen. JD Vance has announced this – I personally think it’s very important that the US treat its friends in Europe very very well and it should be done in a fashion that lets people know that the US will be there for the long haul. I am sure that that is in the cards, but we have to realize that we are waking up from a very long period of time which I’ve called the “Great Nap”…”
Did Trump’s MAGA derail Schwab’s ‘Great Reset’ plans?
Looks like it. But globalists will rebrand. So stay tuned.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Vigilantfox
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CIRCLE LAUNCHES ‘CIRCLE PAYMENTS NETWORK’
The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement.
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USDC Issuer Circle Debuts Payments Network
Stablecoin firm Circle, issuer of USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion, has launched “Circle Payments Network (CPN),” a collaborative group of financial institutions that use stablecoins to enable global movement and settlement of funds.
The company announced the network launch on Monday and said more than 20 financial institutions have already signed on. Circle listed companies such as remittance giant World Remit, Nigerian financial services firm Yellow Card, and crypto custody firm Fireblocks, as initial partners.
Large banks like Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank will take on an advisory role, and more companies will be gradually added to the network.
CPN’s goal is to take advantage of the flexibility stablecoins offer to overcome current operational friction in cross-border payments. Circle says CPN will support remittances, invoice payments, treasury services, and payroll.
“Existing cross-border payments can be slow and expensive,” Circle said in an X post. “CPN is designed to bring efficiencies to the payments system. It is not just faster. It is programmable, secure, and always available.”
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Source: Bitcoin News
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TRUMP MEDIA TO LAUNCH ‘A SERIES’ OF ETFS IN NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CRYPTO.COM
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) announced Tuesday a collaboration with Crypto.com to introduce a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under its Truth.Fi brand.
According to a new press release, the planned ETFs will focus on digital assets and securities, emphasizing a “Made in America” theme, marking TMTG’s entry into financial services.
The company stated that regulatory approval is still required, and the ETFs are expected to debut later this year.
Says TMTG CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes,
“This agreement is a major step forward in diversifying TMTG into financial services and digital assets. We’re gratified to work with great partners, Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital, and look forward to bringing ETFs to the market for investors who believe both the American economy and digital assets are poised for tremendous growth.”
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The partnership also includes Yorkville America Digital, an asset management firm specializing in ETFs and digital assets.
Crypto.com and Yorkville representatives both highlighted the growth potential of this venture.
Says Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto.com,
“Crypto.com is the leading platform to bridge crypto and traditional finance, and this agreement is a testament to those capabilities.
This partnership gives the Trump Media ETFs global distribution powered by the Crypto.com platform. It’s a win for Trump Media, Crypto.com, CRO, and Yorkville America Digital.”
@ Newshounds News™
Source: The Daily Hodl
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