Coinbase, JPMorgan CEOs Spar Over U.S. Market-Structure Bill at Davos

Published at 2026-01-30 21:00:11

Brian Armstrong used a media tour around the Davos forum to confirm Coinbase was pulling its support for a major U.S. market-structure crypto bill, a move that sources say led to a reported exchange with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on the sidelines. The dispute drew attention because it publicly exposed divergent industry views at one of the year’s most watched policy gatherings and amplified scrutiny of the legislation’s prospects.

Why it matters: a split between a leading crypto exchange and a major bank could reshape lobbying dynamics and slow consensus on regulatory language that affects trading, custody and market access. With U.S. lawmakers watching, the episode increases uncertainty for firms and investors tracking the bill’s path through Congress and may prompt fresh rounds of negotiation among industry stakeholders.

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Alabama has become the second state to adopt the DUNA framework for DAOs, signing the law on April 2, 2026. a16z's Miles Jennings praised the bill for welcoming innovation and giving internet-native communities tools to compete with big tech.

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Published at 2026-04-02 06:15:15

US Treasury Seeks Public Comment on State Stablecoin Rules

The US Treasury has published a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on state-level rules for dollar-pegged stablecoins as the sector's market cap approaches $300 billion. The move aims to gather stakeholder input that could shape regulatory clarity and market practice.

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Published at 2026-04-01 21:45:15

Russia’s Bill Targets 50,000 Unregistered Crypto Miners With Fines and Prison

A new bill submitted to Russia's parliament targets roughly 50,000 unregistered cryptocurrency miners with fines and possible prison terms, potentially impacting a majority of domestic mining operations. The proposal signals a tougher regulatory stance on mining activity.

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Published at 2026-04-01 19:00:13

CFTC Chief Says Agency Ready to Regulate Entire Crypto Market

CFTC Chief Michael Selig said the agency is ready to regulate the entire crypto market after his first 100 days in office. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December.

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Published at 2026-04-01 17:45:10

Tether Exec Jesse Spiro Named Chairman of Secretive $100M Crypto PAC

Jesse Spiro, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Tether US, has been appointed chairman of the Fellowship PAC, a $100 million crypto political action committee operating with limited public disclosure. The move comes as the crypto industry ramps up political activity ahead of the US midterms and could shape stablecoin and regulatory debates.