a16z Crypto policy lead Brian Quintenz interviewed for CFTC Chair position: report

Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous claimed that the former Republican Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner has been interviewed for the […]

Why Paul Atkins, Trump’s SEC chair pick, gives crypto hope

With Paul Atkins expected to take over as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is this the regulatory lifeline crypto has been waiting for, or just another chapter of empty promises? Goodbye, Gensler. Hello, Atkins President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Atkins to lead the SEC. The announcement sparked optimism across financial circles—particularly […]

Reserve Rights token RSR jumps 136% amid SEC chair news

Reserve Rights token RSR has surged 136% in the past 24 hours, leading the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap as its price reached $0.02518, the highest level since early 2022. According to market data from crypto.news, the price of Reserve Rights (RSR) rose sharply on Dec. 3 to break to $0.02518. The ERC-20 token, […]

Former commissioner Paul Atkins is top candidate for SEC chair

Paul Atkins, a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, is the favorite to become the next chair of the regulatory agency. Atkins is still the leading candidate for the role that Gary Gensler will vacate in January 2025, Fox Business Eleanor Terrett said via X. The former SEC commissioner is highly appreciated as a […]