SEC Chair Paul Atkins backs DeFi, rejects forced intermediaries during latest roundtable speech
Atkins said that self-custody is a foundational American value that should not disappear in the internet.
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In today’s crypto roundup, SEC Chair Paul Atkins champions DeFi and self-custody, pushing back against forced intermediaries as a core American value in the digital age. Meanwhile, Visa and Chainlink showcase a groundbreaking CBDC and stablecoin swap pilot between Hong Kong and Australia, highlighting blockchain’s power to slash cross-border transaction times. On the market front, Bitcoin rallies past $110,000, fueled by robust institutional demand and easing geopolitical tensions. Check out today's top crypto stories.
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The global crypto market cap is $3.41 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $145.13 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $108,948.95, and BTC market dominance is 63.3%. The price of Ethereum is $2,740.72, and ETH market dominance is 9.7%. The best-performing sector is Insurance, which gained 30%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Greed (71).
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins backs DeFi, rejects forced intermediaries during latest roundtable speech
Atkins said that self-custody is a foundational American value that should not disappear in the internet.
Visa, Chainlink successfully complete CBDC, stablecoin swap between Hong Kong, Australia
Visa pilot demonstrates potential of eliminating intermediaries with blockchain, drastically reducing cross-border transaction times.
Bitcoin climbs back to $110k amid sustained corporate, institutional interest
Bitcoin surges past $110k as institutional demand grows on back of strong ETF inflows amid easing geopolitical tensions.
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