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The post SEC Drops Crypto from 2026 Examination Priorities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SEC’s 2026 priorities drop digital assets from examination focus. Chair Paul Atkins signals a friendlier, dialogue-based regulatory tone. The Securities and Exchange Commission has removed digital assets from its examination priorities, which marks a major shift away from regulation. The Division of Examinations at the agency released its fiscal 2026 priorities, which lack a discrete section related to crypto, when previously issued agendas had sections devoted to crypto. The absence of a crypto section geometry supports a return to regulatory regimes associated with the pro-crypto policy of the Trump Administration as well as the deregulatory policy regarding the industry more generally. Regulatory Shift Under New Leadership Paul​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Atkins, SEC Chair, stated that examinations should be a means to open a positive dialogue between the SEC and the regulated entities rather than a tool to punish them. The Division of Examinations will be focusing their energies on issues related to fiduciary duty, custody practices, and customer information protection in 2026. The agency said that its priorities list does not include all the areas of the examinations for the year even though crypto was not directly mentioned.  Not pointing to crypto is a significant change from the time of Gary Gensler, when the SEC was very clear about targeting the activities related to digital assets. The priorities for that year included the examination of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds as well as other crypto asset services and recommendations. The 2023 examination document also had a separate section devoted to crypto assets and the emerging trends in financial ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌technology. Even​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ though the SEC decided not to emphasize crypto as one of its main priorities, the agency will continue to keep an eye on new technologies and their risks. In the new priorities document, which was released this Monday, the commission paid special…

The global crypto market cap rose 2% to $4.2 trillion on Thursday, lifted by Bitcoin’s steady climb toward $118,000 after the Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of the year. Gains were measured, however, as investors weighed the central bank’s cautious tone on future policy moves. Bitcoin last traded 1% higher at $117,426. Ether rose 2.8% to $4,609. XRP also gained, rising 2.9% to $3.10. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described Wednesday’s quarter-point reduction as a risk-management step, stressing that policymakers were in no hurry to speed up the easing cycle. His comments dampened expectations of more aggressive cuts, limiting enthusiasm across risk assets. Traders Anticipated Fed Rate Trim, Leaving Little Room for Surprise Rally The Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-to-1 to lower the benchmark lending rate to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%. The sole dissent came from newly appointed governor Stephen Miran, who pushed for a half-point cut. Traders were largely prepared for the move. Futures markets tracked by the CME FedWatch tool had assigned a 96% probability to a 25 basis point cut, making the decision widely anticipated. That advance positioning meant much of the potential boost was already priced in, creating what analysts described as a “buy the rumour, sell the news” environment. Fed Rate Decision Creates Conditions for Crypto, But Traders Still Hold Back Andrew Forson, president of DeFi Technologies, said lower borrowing costs would eventually steer more money toward digital assets. “A lower cost of capital indicates more capital flows into the digital assets space because the risk hurdle rate for money is lower,” he noted. He added that staking products and blockchain projects could become attractive alternatives to traditional bonds, offering both yield and appreciation. Despite the cut, crypto markets remained calm. Open interest in Bitcoin futures held steady and no major liquidation cascades followed the Fed’s decision. Analysts pointed to Powell’s language and upcoming economic data as the key factors for traders before building larger positions. Powell’s Caution Tempers Immediate Impact of Fed Rate Move on Crypto Markets History also suggests crypto rallies after rate cuts often take time. When the Fed eased in Dec. 2024, Bitcoin briefly surged 5% cent before consolidating, with sustained gains arriving only weeks later. This time, market watchers are bracing for a similar pattern. Powell’s insistence on caution, combined with uncertainty around inflation and growth, has kept short-term volatility muted even as sentiment for risk assets improves. BitMine’s Tom Lee this week predicted that Bitcoin and Ether could deliver “monster gains” in the next three months if the Fed continues on an easing path. His view echoes broader expectations that liquidity-sensitive assets will outperform once the cycle gathers pace. For now, the crypto sector has digested the Fed’s move with restraint. Traders remain focused on signals from the central bank’s October meeting to determine whether Wednesday’s step marks the beginning of a broader policy shift or just a one-off adjustment

The post XAG/USD recovers above $50 while investors await US NFP data appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Silver price (XAG/USD) claws back its early losses and turns slightly positive to near $50.30 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal attracts bids as investors turn cautious ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for September, which will be releasing on Thursday. Investors await the US NFP data to get fresh cues on the current status of the labor market. Financial market participants lack information regarding the job market status as major economic releases were halted in last almost seven weeks due to federal shutdown. Meanwhile, the market sentiment remains risk-averse amid receding speculation favoring further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year. At the press time, S&P 500 futures trade 0.25% lower, exhibiting a risk-off mood. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.50%-3.75% in the December meeting has diminished to 43% from 62.4% seen a week ago. Technically, the scenario of easing Fed dovish bets is unfavourable for the Silver price, given that a pause in the Fed’s monetary easing campaign bodes poorly for non-yielding assets. Silver technical analysis Silver price finds cushion after correcting to near the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) around $49.70. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) returns inside the 40.00-60.00 range, suggesting indecisiveness among investors about the near-term outlook. Looking down, the September 23 high of $44.47 would remain a key support. On the upside, the all-time high of $54.50 might act as key barrier. Silver daily chart Silver FAQs Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio,…