US Policy

Donald Trump

2026-07-27 11:16:14

New York Times: Trump Weighs Three Options on Iran

President Donald Trump is facing a difficult decision on Iran, according to The New York Times, as the White House weighs whether to expand military action, intensify economic pressure, or declare success and step back. Trump said in an interview that the only limit on his actions is a “moral code,” adding that he commands the world’s most powerful military force. The report said he has recently held repeated discussions on Iran with Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. One option under review is renewed military escalation, though officials have questioned whether large-scale bombing, cutting Iran’s electricity supply, or striking missile facilities would force Tehran back into substantive talks. Another is continued economic pressure, including limits on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to hit Iran’s oil exports, though analysts said earlier expectations that sanctions would collapse Iran’s economy did not materialize. A third option would be to claim progress and exit, but unresolved nuclear issues and continued Iranian influence over the Strait of Hormuz could still create fresh energy market risks for the United States.

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SEC

2026-07-24 05:25:16

SEC and CFTC Sign Joint Crypto Oversight Pact to End Longstanding Turf Split

The SEC and CFTC have introduced a joint oversight memorandum for crypto, covering coordinated rulemaking, joint enforcement, simpler registrations, and a tailored framework for digital assets.

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CFTC

2026-07-24 03:55:16

CFTC Launches Crypto Task Force to Reshape US Digital Asset Rules

The CFTC launched an Innovation Task Force on March 24, led by Chair Mike Selig, to draft clearer crypto regulations. The group includes experts from law firms and blockchain firms, coordinating with the SEC on the CLARITY Act to eliminate regulatory grey zones.

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CFTC

2026-07-24 03:15:15

NYT Says CFTC Officials Who Questioned Prediction Market Firms Were Suspended

A New York Times investigation says CFTC staff who raised compliance concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com and a Gemini affiliate were suspended or pushed out, adding to scrutiny of the agency’s crypto enforcement pullback and prediction market oversight fight.

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CFTC

2026-07-24 02:15:16

Ripple and Coinbase CEOs Join CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee

The CFTC has formed a new Innovation Advisory Committee with Ripple and Coinbase CEOs among its members, alongside executives from major crypto firms and traditional finance institutions.

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Bank of Engla

2026-07-24 01:25:16

BoE Governor Warns Global Stablecoin Rules Could Collide With US Policy

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said global stablecoin payments need common international standards, warning that the US approach could put it on a direct collision course with other regulators.

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SEC

2026-07-23 21:10:15

US Securities Lawyer Says SEC’s Ripple Case Against XRP Should Never Have Been Filed

James Murphy criticized the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, arguing the XRP case lacked sound legal footing from the start. Although the case ended in 2025, its effect on US crypto regulation debates remains active.

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US policy

2026-07-23 13:40:14

Treasury Secretary Bessent Pushes CLARITY Act, Rules Out US CBDC Under Trump

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated the Trump administration's opposition to a CBDC and urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to bring digital asset activity onshore. Republican lawmakers are pushing permanent bans on Fed-issued CBDCs, but the bill faces industry hurdles.

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