🇺🇸 LATEST: Fed Governor Waller calls DeFi and stablecoins "nothing to be afraid of," urging policymakers and bankers to embrace crypto innovation as it will drive the next wave of US payments system innovation.
🇺🇸 NEW: SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that only a small fraction of crypto tokens should be treated as securities — a major shift from the tougher stance under Gary Gensler.
🚨 UPDATE: $13.8B in Bitcoin options expire on Aug. 29. The outcome could decide if Bitcoin’s recent 9.7% dip is the end of the bull run or just a temporary pause. 📉📈