The White House has formally rescinded its nomination of a16z policy head Brian Quintenz to the role of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), per a Politico report published Tuesday.White House Withdraws CFTC Chair OfferAccording to the September 30 report, two anonymous sources confirmed to the media outlet that Quintenz’s nomination had been withdrawn ahead of […]
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Ripple CTO David Schwartz to Exit Role By Year-End, Stay On As Advisor
Ripple CTO David Schwartz will step down after more than a decade by year-end, but remain involved as CTO Emeritus and a board member.
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Watch: What do Gazans and Israelis think of Trump’s plan?
People in Gaza and Jerusalem share their reactions to the US president’s new strategy for ending the war.
Unpicking Trump’s Gaza peace plan map
BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.
Hegseth rails against ‘beardos’ and ‘woke’ in gathering of US generals
Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa’s death are being investigated by the French authorities.
Trump peace plan ‘ignores interests of Palestinian people’, Hamas official tells BBC
A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying it “serves Israel’s interests”.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump’s Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness
The plan is a significant moment – but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don’t.
Poland Passes Controversial Crypto Law, Industry Voices Warn of “Overregulation”
Poland has passed stricter measures on digital assets under a MiCA reading. The crypto community has raised concerns that the law could deter smart-contract work and push firms abroad while officials cite consumer protection.
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TradFi Giant Deutsche Börse Taps Circle for Major European Stablecoin Push
Deutsche Börse has reached an MoU with Circle to integrate USDC and EURC into EU market infrastructure under MiCA. The plan has linked token payments with 360T’s 3DX, Clearstream custody, and Crypto Finance, following Circle’s EMI approval to issue across the bloc.
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