CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack

By Jamie Redman via Bitcoin.com News Oct 31, 2026 · 19:05 UTC

A $6.3 billion crypto heist has handed Washington a fresh regulatory fight. One federal watchdog wants exchanges to volunteer for oversight, while a Republican senator argues Congress already missed its chance to give the industry stronger defenses against thieves. CFTC Chair Selig Pushes Federal Registration After Binance Theft The Oct. 29 Binance breach, reportedly involving […]

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