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Jay Clayton is reportedly close to becoming the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence czar, a role expected to focus on domestic AI development rather than crypto policy. His record as SEC chairman, including the Ripple case and a broad digital asset enforcement push, is drawing renewed attention from crypto market participants.

WTI and Brent advanced as traders priced in fresh geopolitical risk tied to Iran and the Middle East. Natural gas moved lower after the EIA reported a +64 Bcf storage build that matched analyst expectations.

The managers of President Donald Trump’s memecoin are promoting another dinner for leading $TRUMP investors, with access based on token engagement. The November event follows earlier gatherings that drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers and renewed questions about political access tied to crypto holdings.

Oil prices are consolidating as recovering Middle East crude flows limit further upside while stalled US-Iran talks and fuel shortages keep supply concerns alive. WTI traders are watching the $93 breakout level, while Brent’s $95 support remains central to the next directional move.

Bitcoin futures activity is thinning as open interest drops to 652,000 BTC and perpetual funding turns negative across major exchanges. Gold is also under pressure near $4,150 an ounce as a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields weigh on non-yielding assets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2409, barring state public officials from issuing memecoins tied to personalities, jokes or viral trends. The measure was approved alongside bills targeting corruption, consumer protection and cryptocurrency-related crime.

GBP/USD remains weak after sliding to its lowest level since June 29, with dollar strength and geopolitical risk weighing on sterling. Traders are watching US confidence, GDP, housing, jobs data and Federal Reserve commentary for the next directional cue.

Bitcoin started the week under pressure alongside Nasdaq futures after President Donald Trump did not rule out renewed U.S. strikes on Iran before the early November midterm elections. Oil prices rose, Treasury yield concerns persisted, and traders turned their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation, manufacturing and employment data.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has stalled after bipartisan opposition derailed a key procedural vote in the Senate. Ethics disputes, election timing, industry strategy and competing House and Senate approaches all weighed on the crypto market structure push.

AUD/USD remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar benefits from rising Treasury yields and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase. Traders are watching the 0.7000 support area, U.S.-China trade signals and next week’s RBA decision for the pair’s next directional cue.

AUD/USD remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar benefits from rising Treasury yields and stronger expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike. Traders are watching the 0.7000 support area, U.S.-China trade talks and next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting for the pair’s next directional signal.

GBP/USD fell to its weakest level since July 1 as the US dollar rebound gained traction and traders reassessed the risk of another Federal Reserve rate increase. Technical signals remain tilted lower, with 1.3100 emerging as the key bearish target while 1.3350 stands as the main resistance level.

Bitcoin eased to 84,280 after a strong rally, with rising crude oil prices reviving inflation and rate-hike concerns. ETF inflows and a golden cross still support the bullish case, but traders are watching the 82,500 area closely.

Natural gas pushed higher as hotter weather forecasts encouraged traders to price in stronger demand ahead of the EIA update. WTI and Brent oil also rallied, with diesel market stress, reserve data, and blocked supply routes shaping the latest move.

Patrick Witt defended President Donald Trump’s role in digital asset policy after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. The White House crypto adviser argued that Democrats turned ethics concerns into a political weapon while banking interests pressed lawmakers over stablecoin competition.

AUD/USD is under pressure after slipping from this month’s high of 0.7238 to around 0.7117, with traders focused on Australia’s jobs data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming rate decision. Technical traders are watching a break below 0.7100 as a potential confirmation signal for a deeper move toward 0.7000.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cautioned prediction market operators that contracts based on what a named person may say or do can carry heightened manipulation risks. The advisory does not ban the category, but it signals that platforms may need strong safeguards, public scrutiny, and independent verification before listing such markets.

Natural gas moved back above key near-term levels as traders weighed demand support against seasonal pressure. Oil prices weakened after Donald Trump said U.S. officials met Iranian counterparts, while Saudi pipeline restart expectations added pressure.

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is advancing custody rules intended to clarify how broker-dealers and investment advisers can handle crypto assets. The effort is part of a broader push to integrate blockchain-based assets into existing securities market structures while Congress remains without a settled framework.

AUD/USD is consolidating after last week’s Federal Reserve rate hike triggered a sell-off, with traders watching Australian data and key geopolitical developments. RBA expectations, domestic PMI and employment figures, U.S.-China talks, and Russia-NATO tensions may determine whether the pair breaks higher or extends its decline.

EUR/USD remains under pressure after falling to its lowest level since July 30, with technical traders watching a bearish flag formation and key levels at 1.1450, 1.1500 and 1.1550. Central bank commentary, fuel-price inflation, a Trump-Xi meeting and flash PMI data are set to shape near-term direction.

The S&P 500 closed at 7,650.50 after a late-week rebound from 7,500, helped by semiconductor and AI-linked shares. Elevated Treasury yields, oil near $100, tariff uncertainty and Middle East tensions may keep volatility high as traders watch 7,700 and 8,000.

Crypto markets pulled back after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the US Senate, though selling pressure stopped short of a broader capitulation. Bitcoin formed a short-term downtrend while Zcash continued to outperform major traded tokens.

Bullish crypto futures traders suffered a sharp setback after the Clarity Act failed to clear a key Senate procedural hurdle. Bitcoin and ether longs carried the heaviest losses as a policy-driven rally quickly reversed.