SEC aligns crypto guidance with CFTC

SEC updated crypto FAQs to align with CFTC guidance, emphasizing non-binding Howey test analysis for token buybacks, staking, and network functions.

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"Why Congress Failed Crypto: Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo on the Clarity Act & America's Future" Here's my full interview with 'Crypto Dad' @giancarloMKTS - one of my favourite interviews this year! Chris breaks down: - Why the Clarity Act failed and what it means for crypto regulation - His role in creating Bitcoin futures at the CFTC and why that framework has endured - The political motivations behind crypto opposition in Washington - How regulators like Paul Atkins and Mike Selig will shape crypto's future - Privacy, surveillance, and the Bank Secrecy Act - Why he's optimistic about crypto despite political headwinds - The difference between government's "open door" vs. "revolving door" Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome 0:30 – Clarity Act Failure 4:15 – Political Motivations Behind Crypto Opposition 8:45 – Chris's Role at the CFTC & Bitcoin Futures 15:30 – Regulatory Framework Going Forward 20:45 – The "Crypto Dad" Origin Story 25:00 – Optimism About Crypto's Future 28:30 – Privacy, Surveillance & AML/KYC Reform 33:15 – Government's Open Door vs. Revolving Door 37:00 – Final Thoughts & Parting Message This was our live conversation on The Starting Block at Avalanche Summit.

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Hailey LUNC XRP

💥MASSIVE 💥 🇺🇸 SEC says token buybacks are likely not securities if no central party is running them. $XRP is finally getting CLARITY !!

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⚡️UPDATE: “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is set to RESIGN from the SEC effective October 2. Peirce, one of the agency’s most prominent crypto advocates, has served at the SEC since 2018 and currently leads its crypto task force. She had pro-crypto stance and dissents against several Biden-era enforcement actions targeting digital asset companies. Her departure would leave SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda as the agency’s only remaining commissioners. Peirce is expected to join Regent University School of Law as an associate professor in November.

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$SOON — A high-activity setup is developing around the current market area.


Entry: 0.388 – 0.395


TP1: 0.402

TP2: 0.412

TP3: 0.425


SL: 0.378


With the strong percentage movement shown in the snapshot, careful position sizing is important. Keep the plan simple and manage each level with discipline.


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Steven Mark

$POL

POL is already showing one of the stronger moves on the screen, trading around 0.1193 with a 24 hour gain of 4.55 percent.


This is the kind of movement that deserves attention because it is happening during a broader increase in altcoin activity. Recent market data shows altcoin spot volume approaching four times Bitcoin volume, while Bitcoin dominance remains elevated. That combination can create sharp rotations when capital starts moving deeper into the altcoin market.


For POL, the 0.1150 to 0.1180 area is the support zone I am watching. Holding above that region keeps the recent momentum structure alive. A clean continuation above 0.1200 could bring the next wave of momentum traders into the picture.


The key is whether volume continues to support the move.


EP

0.1170 to 0.1200


TP

0.1260

0.1350

0.1450


SL

0.1090


POL has started moving. Now the question is whether the market gives it enough liquidity to turn momentum into continuation.


I am ready for the move


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Steven Mark

$ARB

ARB is one of the names on this board that immediately catches attention because price is already showing stronger movement. ARB is around 0.2058 with a 24 hour gain of 1.88 percent.


This is happening while the broader altcoin market is becoming more active. Recent market data shows altcoin spot volume approaching four times Bitcoin volume, which tells me the rotation into higher beta assets deserves attention.


For ARB, the 0.2000 region is the psychological support I want to see defended. If buyers continue holding above that area and price starts pushing through 0.2100 to 0.2150, momentum could become much more interesting.


The important part is not simply the percentage gain. It is whether volume confirms the move.


EP

0.2020 to 0.2070


TP

0.2180

0.2300

0.2450


SL

0.1920


If ARB holds the support and volume expands, this quiet move could become something much larger.


I am ready for the move


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Steven Mark

$ETC

ETC is sitting at 9.0905 after a small positive 24 hour move, and this is exactly the type of quiet price action that can become explosive if volume suddenly arrives.


The broader market is showing signs of rotation. Altcoin spot volume has recently reached almost four times Bitcoin volume, suggesting that traders are increasingly active outside BTC. That does not guarantee an immediate breakout, but it creates an environment where established altcoins can react sharply when liquidity returns.


For ETC, I am watching the 9.00 area first. Holding that psychological support keeps the structure alive. A move through 9.25 followed by stronger volume would make the upside structure more interesting.


The real signal would be expansion in volume combined with price reclaiming nearby resistance.


EP

9.00 to 9.15


TP

9.40

9.80

10.20


SL

8.72


The chart is quiet, but quiet does not always mean weak. Sometimes it means pressure is building.


I am ready for the move


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Steven Mark

$USDD

The market feels quiet on the surface, but underneath it the rotation is becoming more interesting. USDD is trading around 0.9965, slightly below the one dollar level, and that psychological zone is the first area I am watching.


With altcoin trading activity increasing across the market, stable assets can become important indicators of where liquidity is sitting before traders move toward higher volatility opportunities. Bitcoin dominance is still near 58 percent, meaning the market has not completely handed control to altcoins yet.


For USDD, the main question is simple. Can price reclaim and hold the one dollar region. If that happens with stronger market participation, the structure becomes more interesting. If the 0.9900 region fails, the setup loses strength.


I am watching 0.9900 to 0.9970 as the main support area.


EP

0.9960 to 0.9990


TP

1.0050

1.0120

1.0200


SL

0.9860


Sometimes the biggest move begins while everyone is still waiting for confirmation.


I am ready for the move


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$STO


Analysis: Strong 15m bullish structure with a sharp breakout from the $0.0000090 area. Price is consolidating just below the 24h high at $0.00001490, keeping momentum bullish but highly extended.


Liquidation/Data: No liquidation alert provided. Current price $0.00001454, 24h change +125.27%, 24h high $0.00001490.


Support: $0.00001320

Resistance: $0.00001490

Entry: $0.00001410–$0.00001455

TP1: $0.00001550

TP2: $0.00001650

TP3: $0.00001800

SL: $0.00001315


Trigger: 15m breakout and close above $0.00001490, preferably followed by a successful retest.


Invalidation: 15m close below $0.00001320 invalidates the bullish setup.


NFA • DYOR


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Steven Mark

$U

The silence before the storm is becoming harder to ignore. U is sitting almost perfectly around the one dollar area, with price at 0.9994 and a small positive move over the last 24 hours. That kind of stability can become interesting when the broader market starts rotating capital into altcoins.


The bigger picture is getting more active. Altcoin spot volume has recently climbed to nearly four times Bitcoin volume, showing that traders are paying much more attention to the wider market rather than Bitcoin alone. At the same time, Bitcoin dominance remains elevated around 58 percent, so the next shift in dominance will be important to watch.


For U, the key area is the one dollar psychological zone. Holding around this level keeps the structure stable. A clean move above the recent local area could attract momentum, while losing the nearby support would weaken the setup.


I am watching the 0.9950 to 0.9990 support area closely.


EP

0.9990 to 1.0000


TP

1.0100

1.0250

1.0400


SL

0.9850


The market does not always announce the move before it happens. Sometimes the quietest charts are the ones worth watching.


I am ready for the move


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