JPMorgan Continues To Push Into Crypto
JPMorgan is reportedly preparing to let institutional clients use BTC and ETH holdings as collateral for loans by the end of the year. The program – which will be offered globally – will rely on a third-party custodian to safeguard the pledged assets. In June, the bank announced that it would accept crypto-related ETFs as collateral. This however expands that policy to the underlying coins themselves. Read more →
New CFTC Chair
The White House nominated Mike Selig, chief counsel of the SECs Crypto Task Force, to lead the CFTC, ending weeks of uncertainty about the agency’s direction and crypto’s role in it. The news comes at a critical time for crypto policy in Washington as lawmakers push market structure legislation that would give the CFTC broader oversight over digital assets. The reaction so far has been positive, with dozens voicing their approval on X over the weekend. Read more →
Great to see Mike Selig nominated to chair the CFTC. The timing couldn’t be more important—market structure legislation needs to cross the finish line to deliver clear, workable rules for builders and consumers. Mike’s leadership will be a major asset.
— #Chris Dixon (#@cdixon)
9:24 PM • Oct 24, 2025
What is Coinbase’s BASE token worth?
With Coinbase “beginning to explore” a native token launch for the company’s L2, Base, a question arises: What is it worth? Well, JP Morgan analysts are pegging the value at around $34 billion based on current network activity. The analysts also raised share targets for COIN to $404 - 12% higher than it trades today. Read more →
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