The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Brian Quintenz, as lawmakers weigh a broader shift in crypto regulation that could dramatically expand the agency’s role.The committee is scheduled to review Quintenz’s nomination during a July 21 hearing, ahead of a full Senate vote regarding his appointment expected next week.His confirmation would come at a pivotal moment as Congress debates the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act legislation. The legislation aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for the digital asset industry and designate a primary supervisor.Quintenz, a former CFTC…
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World Liberty Financial announced that its WLFI governance token will begin trading within six to eight weeks of July 18, completing a community mandate that authorized on-chain transfers and secondary market access. According to the project’s announcement on X, the team will use the lead time to finalize “strategic alignments,” such as exchange listings and staged unlock schedules, aimed at broad participant inclusion.Governance approval and unlock frameworkToken holders cleared the path to tradability with an overwhelming ballot that closed July 16. Voting data in the proposal forum showed 11.1 billion WLFI, approximately 99.94% of participating supply, supporting the plan to lift transfer…
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, pledging that the measure will secure “global dominance” in crypto technology.The legislation gives the US its first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins. Trump celebrated the passing of the bill, saying:“Crypto has gone up more than any stock. Crypto makes the dollar look good. Crypto is good for the dollar, the nation.” He added that the GENIUS Act positions the country to lead the sector and vowed to approve broader crypto market structure legislation before the end of the year. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Tim Scott called the statute “regulatory clarity for the…
Journalist Hassan Shittu Journalist Hassan Shittu About Author Hassan, a Cryptonews.com journalist with 6+ years of experience in Web3 journalism, brings deep knowledge across Crypto, Web3 Gaming, NFTs, and Play-to-Earn sectors. His work has appeared in… Share Last updated: July 18, 2025 Why Trust Cryptonews Cryptonews has covered the cryptocurrency industry topics since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts have extensive experience in market analysis and blockchain technologies. We strive to maintain high editorial standards, focusing on factual accuracy and balanced reporting across all areas – from cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects to industry…
JPMorgan’s latest research indicates that international regulators are more inclined to support tokenized deposits, particularly those that preserve the existing structure and stability of fiat-based banking systems, The Block reported on July 18.According to the Wall Street lender, financial regulators outside the United States are showing a growing preference for tokenized bank deposits over stablecoins.The trend highlights a shift in how traditional finance seeks to adapt digital technologies without compromising core regulatory and systemic safeguards.The research, led by JPMorgan’s Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, highlights how central banks and regulators, including the Bank of England, are leaning toward digital instruments issued by commercial…
XRP had a wild ride this week, reaching a new all-time high of $3.65 before slightly cooling off to around $3.37. Despite the pullback, the overall momentum remains strong, and many in the market are wondering: Can XRP break $4 next?An analyst has said that XRP is currently in the middle of a bullish wave, a strong upward trend that hasn’t yet hit its full target. The current price action shows consolidation above the previous key high from January ($3.40), which is seen as a positive sign. As long as XRP holds above this level, there’s room to move higher.…
Back in 2021, few investors imagined that Shiba Inu (SHIB), a joke token with an absurdly low price, would deliver a jaw-dropping 30,000% rally, turning modest bets into massive wealth. Now, in 2025, a seasoned SHIB investor and early bull has set his sights on a new target: Little Pepe (LILPEPE). This emerging Ethereum-based meme coin, currently priced at just $0.0014, is being tipped to mirror SHIB’s legendary explosion. According to projections, if LILPEPE delivers a 30,000% rally like SHIB did, it would surge to approximately $0.42 per token, turning a $900 investment into an incredible $270,000.Why LILPEPE Is Being…
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the brokerage plans to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading for its customers during an interview with CNBC on July 18.According to Wurster, the move comes amid heavy client demand to see all their asset exposure in the same dashboard. He said:“Our clients are invested in crypto today.”He explained that the firm’s customers already hold more than 20% of all crypto exchange‑traded products (ETPs) in the US, worth roughly $25 billion. However, this number amounts to only roughly 0.2% of the firm’s $10.8 trillion in total client balances. Wurster’s remarks confirm reports from early May about…
In 2025, geopolitical tensions have fueled a strong bull run for gold. Over the past six months, gold prices have surged by 24.73%, including a nearly 1.5% gain just last week. Reflecting that momentum, analysts at RBC Capital Markets expect gold producers to post an 18% rise in earnings and a 34% boost in free cash flow for the second quarter, even as production remains seasonally subdued. In other words, gold producers can see better financial performance by producing less gold while commanding higher selling prices for what they do produce. Or, producers can take advantage of higher gold prices…
What if your first crypto didn’t just make you money, but made you part of internet history? For new investors dipping their toes into meme coins, timing is everything. The market changes fast, and while some projects fade, others explode into relevance seemingly overnight. Over the last 24 hours, the meme coin landscape has shifted once again. Dogecoin has posted a 3.21% gain, climbing to $0.2192 as speculative interest builds around trading volumes. Meanwhile, Pepe has slipped 1.15%, falling to $0.00001343 after resistance levels failed to hold. Both remain crowd favorites, but neither has shaken the meme space like they…
