'I Will Not Vote for Clarity Until We Address Ethics': Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
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Summary
The episode covers CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual swaps on two platforms, OFAC sanctions on Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex, and an interview with Senator Angela Alsobrooks on the Clarity Act's outstanding ethics and illicit finance issues. The show also discusses Jamie Dimon's criticism and names George Santos as person of the week for alleged insider trading on Kalshi.
- CFTC approved Bitcoin perpetual swaps listing for Kalshi and Coinbase within 24 hours.
- OFAC sanctioned Iran's largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and three others.
- Senator Alsobrooks will not vote for Clarity Act without ethics and illicit finance provisions.
- Alsobrooks defended the yield compromise against Jamie Dimon's criticism.
- Clarity Act would be the world's only DeFi-specific legislation if passed.
- Senator Lummis pushed back on Jamie Dimon's claims about the bill.
- George Santos is under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi.
