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Alex Svanevik, CEO of on-chain data analytics platform Nansen, posted on X stating that from a hindsight perspective, if Binance founder CZ had completed the acquisition of FTX back then, his potential asset structure would have changed significantly. He would now likely hold an indirect exposure of approximately 8% stake in Anthropic, about 5% stake in the AI coding tool Cursor, as well as some investment interests related to SpaceX.It is reported that in November 2022, CZ had disclosed his intention to acquire FTX but later abandoned the plan after due diligence uncovered issues beyond his control. Subsequently, FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.
According to Cointelegraph, a survey conducted by POLITICO and Public First among 2,035 U.S. adults found that only 4% of respondents said they would consider candidates’ cryptocurrency policy positions when deciding whom to vote for. The survey also revealed that only 18% of respondents ranked establishing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency markets as a congressional priority; 27% supported government efforts to promote cryptocurrency as a mainstream financial asset, while 31% opposed it. Additionally, over half of respondents stated they would not consider trading cryptocurrency, and 45% viewed investing in cryptocurrency as a risk not worth taking.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that it would be unusual for outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Powell to remain as a Fed governor. For someone who has always emphasized norms, his unilateral decision would run counter to tradition. Kevin Warsh will bring a fresh perspective to the Federal Reserve with a clear system of accountability, effective management mechanisms, and sound policy-making.
According to reporter Eleanor Terrett, the American Bankers Association (ABA) has publicly criticized the recent stablecoin report issued by the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), arguing that the report’s analytical direction is flawed and overlooks more fundamental policy risks. The ABA warns that permitting stablecoins to pay interest could trigger massive outflows of deposits from community banks, raise funding costs, and thereby tighten local credit supply. The ABA stated: “The CEA report focuses on the implications of banning interest payments, thereby creating a false sense of security while sidestepping the far more disruptive scenario—rapid, large-scale expansion of interest-bearing payment stablecoins.”