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Commerce Department to Publish Official Statistics on Blockchain, Marking Historic Shift
The U.S. government is preparing to publish official economic statistics, including GDP data, directly on the blockchain — a landmark step that could represent one of the largest federal adoptions of decentralized technology to date. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the initiative during a White House Cabinet meeting, telling President Donald Trump:
“The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain because you are the crypto president. And we are going to put out GDP on the blockchain so people can use the blockchain for data distribution.”
On-Chain GDP Reporting Could Reshape Transparency
According to Lutnick, the Department of Commerce is finalizing technical details and expects to expand blockchain-based reporting across additional agencies once the system is operational.
The plan is designed to:
Enhance transparency in government reporting
Prevent data tampering by leveraging blockchain’s immutability
Modernize public access to key economic indicators for investors, analysts, and citizens
The initiative follows passage of the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 (H.R. 1664), which directs the Commerce Department to serve as the federal government’s lead agency for blockchain policy. That includes setting standards, advising the president, and shaping a national blockchain strategy.
Publishing GDP data on-chain marks a tangible first step toward that mandate. For the first time, U.S. agencies will not only regulate blockchain but also actively use it as part of public data infrastructure.
A Push for Innovation Within Government
Advocates argue the initiative could:
Reduce opportunities for manipulation or data leaks
Provide investors with instant, verifiable data
Set a precedent for other governments to follow
The plan reflects the Trump administration’s broader push to integrate blockchain into government operations. A January 2025 executive order directed federal agencies to accelerate digital asset innovation and craft favorable frameworks for adoption.
Lutnick’s announcement also builds on earlier efforts under Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E. Department, which had experimented with publishing government spending data on-chain before the project was abandoned.
Other agencies — including the Treasury Department, Fiscal Service, and Department of Defense — are reportedly exploring blockchain applications ranging from government spending transparency to supply-chain tracking for defense procurement.
Market Implications
The move carries major implications for global financial markets. GDP releases are among the most closely monitored indicators for investors, central banks, and policymakers worldwide.
Blockchain-based publishing would allow:
Instant, tamper-proof access to critical data
Reduced discrepancies between preliminary and revised reports
Stronger trust in government statistics
While no timeline has been set, Lutnick confirmed GDP data will be the first dataset published, with potential expansion to other economic and social indicators.
By embedding blockchain into official reporting, the U.S. positions itself as a leader in data transparency and technological adoption at the federal level.
Trump Administration Seeks Regulatory Clarity on Digital Assets
Alongside this effort, the White House is intensifying work on U.S. crypto policy. President Trump’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, led by David Sacks, has urged regulators to provide immediate clarity on trading, custody, registration, and recordkeeping rules.
The group’s recommendations have already shaped key measures, including:
GENIUS Act (signed into law on July 18)
CLARITY Act (awaiting Senate review)
Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (pending review)
Other actions include:
The SEC dropping investigations into Coinbase and Uniswap
Ending “debanking” practices targeting crypto firms
A new executive order allowing Americans to include crypto and alternative assets in 401(k) and retirement accounts (valued at $43.4 trillion in early 2025)
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has also launched “Project Crypto”, an initiative to modernize securities regulation and move more financial markets on-chain. The project will focus on digital asset classifications, token distribution safe harbors, and frameworks for tokenized securities.
Atkins emphasized that the goal is to bring crypto innovation back to the U.S. after years of regulatory uncertainty, further aligning with Trump’s vision of America as a leader in blockchain technology.
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Source: CryptoNews
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With Johnson Gone and Pham Expected to Exit, CFTC Faces Crypto Regulatory Void
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), one of the most important U.S. agencies overseeing digital assets, is facing a leadership crisis that could slow progress on long-awaited crypto regulations.
Commissioner Kristin Johnson, the CFTC’s sole Democrat, will step down on September 3, leaving Acting Chair Caroline Pham as the last remaining commissioner until a permanent chair is confirmed. Pham, however, is also expected to depart soon — with reports linking her to a potential role at crypto payments firm MoonPay.
At the center of the turmoil is Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the regulator. His stalled confirmation has created uncertainty at a time when the CFTC is expected to take a lead role in shaping the U.S. framework for digital assets.
Johnson’s Departure Ends Democratic Representation
Johnson, who joined in March 2022, emphasized her work on cyber threats and artificial intelligence in financial markets as major achievements. In her farewell statement, she warned that crypto must operate within a framework of accountability and oversight to ensure growth and market integrity are not at odds:
“The goals of growth and market integrity are not mutually exclusive. There is no true conflict between advancing the potential for growth and preserving market stability.”
Her departure removes Democratic representation from the agency’s leadership, reducing diversity of perspectives on crypto oversight.
Pham Expected to Join MoonPay
Acting Chair Caroline Pham has been vocal about her plan to leave once a new chair is in place. According to Crypto In America, she is preparing to return to the private sector, with MoonPay as her likely destination.
The CFTC confirmed her intent but stressed she remains committed to executing the president’s crypto agenda until Quintenz or another permanent chair is confirmed.
Quintenz Nomination Faces Pushback
Quintenz, a former commissioner who has built a reputation as a crypto-friendly policymaker, was nominated by Trump in February. Industry groups including the Crypto Council for Innovation, Blockchain Association, and DeFi Education Fund have endorsed him, calling him “exceptionally well-suited” to lead at a pivotal moment.
Yet his confirmation has been delayed amid White House maneuvering. Reports suggest the Winklevoss twins lobbied against him over ethics concerns tied to his role at prediction market platform Kalshi. This resistance has left the agency in limbo.
Crypto Regulation at a Crossroads
The CFTC’s leadership gap comes at a critical moment. In August, the agency launched its first “crypto sprint” with the SEC to coordinate rulemaking and clarify oversight for digital assets.
But with multiple commissioners gone, only one acting leader, and a chair nomination stuck in the Senate, the CFTC’s ability to deliver meaningful progress is in doubt. Outgoing commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero previously warned that the exodus of top officials leaves the agency “not in a great situation” to regulate crypto effectively.
What’s at Stake
The CFTC is mandated to operate with five commissioners, but currently functions with a near-empty panel. While one commissioner can technically advance rulemaking under the Commodity Exchange Act, the lack of consensus-driven leadership weakens the agency’s ability to:
Finalize crypto-specific regulations
Coordinate with the SEC on jurisdictional clarity
Enforce standards that protect investors while promoting innovation
Without stability at the top, the U.S. risks falling behind global peers in establishing a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for digital assets.
Looking Forward
The crypto industry is watching closely. If Quintenz is confirmed, advocates expect a more innovation-friendly regulatory environment that could align the CFTC more closely with market participants. If his nomination falters, leadership uncertainty may persist, leaving the agency unable to deliver the clarity the sector has been demanding for years.
For now, the CFTC remains caught in transition — and so does the future of U.S. crypto regulation.
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Ripple News: Wall Street Quietly Loads Up on XRP as Payment Rails Go Live
XRP adoption is surging in 2025, with institutions, investment firms, and SPACs integrating it into traditional finance at a scale not seen before. Exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings and corporate reserves suggest Wall Street is quietly positioning itself for an XRP-driven payments era.
Institutional Adoption Accelerates
More than 60 companies — including SBI, Trident, Webus, VivoPower, Wellgistics, Nature’s Miracle, Hyperscale, Flora, and Worksport — have either filed or announced plans to create XRP reserves.
This strategy mirrors early Bitcoin treasury models but with a sharper focus on utility and payments rather than a passive store of value. XRP’s ability to power cross-border payments, settlement, and financial infrastructure makes it increasingly attractive to corporate treasuries.
At the same time, groups such as Armada II and Arrington Capital are leveraging Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to invest directly into the XRP ecosystem. This approach moves beyond speculative holding and integrates XRP into broader corporate and financial architecture.
Rumors of a National XRP Reserve
Speculation is growing around the possibility of a U.S. national XRP reserve.
In early 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to create a strategic crypto reserve featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP. While officials avoided explicitly naming XRP in follow-up discussions, many analysts and retail investors believe the new payments system being developed points directly to Ripple and the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
One crypto commentator on X noted:
“Trump and Son, as well as Bessent, have refrained from using XRP in their vocabulary, but @POTUS lays it out in advance and said we’re moving to a new payments system: sure sounded like @Ripple, XRP, and the XRPL.”
Wall Street’s ETF Push
Perhaps the strongest sign of Wall Street’s entry into XRP is the wave of ETF applications. At least ten major firms have filed proposals for XRP-based exchange-traded funds.
In July 2025, the SEC approved ProShares Ultra’s XRP ETF on NYSE Arca — the first official XRP ETF listing in the U.S.
Pending applications include 21Shares, Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary Capital, and others, with additional approvals expected as early as October 2025.
The move toward regulated financial products underscores growing institutional confidence in XRP as both an asset class and a core payments rail.
Outlook
With corporate reserves, SPAC-driven investment vehicles, ETF approvals, and speculation of a national reserve, XRP is rapidly transitioning from a niche utility token into a cornerstone of institutional finance.
As Wall Street deepens its involvement and the federal government hints at integrating XRP into a national payments strategy, 2025 may mark the year XRP cements its role at the center of the evolving global financial system.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Coinpedia
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