Ex-CFTC leader to leave Blockchain Association after CLARITY vote fails

Former CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger joined the Blockchain Association in 2025 after resigning during her second term at the federal commodities regulator. Update (Sept. 25, 10:20 pm UTC): This article has been updated to clarify Kristin Smith’s role with the Solana Policy Institute. Summer Mersinger, formerly a commissioner with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission…

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CoinMarketCap buys CoinGlass to expand crypto derivatives data

CoinGlass will retain its brand and team, while its website, app, free tools, API and pricing will remain unchanged following the acquisition. CoinMarketCap has acquired crypto derivatives data platform CoinGlass for an undisclosed amount, expanding its coverage of leveraged trading across major exchanges. CoinMarketCap announced Friday that CoinGlass will continue operating under its existing brand,…

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