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The Department of Commerce has started posting real gross domestic product (GDP) data on blockchain, beginning with the July 2025 data. 

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson has announced that this is her last week at the agency. She has been a crypto champion during her tenure as a regulator. The CFTC will be left with just one Commissioner. Press release

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued an advisory regarding the foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration framework for non-U.S. entities legally organized and operating outside the United States that seek to provide persons physically located in the United States with direct market access to their trading platforms. The CFTC’s FBOT registration framework applies to all markets, regardless of asset class, and includes both traditional and digital asset markets.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed two crypto bills: The Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (SB1797) protects Illinoisans by establishing regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies, while the Digital Asset Kiosk Act (SB2319) creates specific protections against scams and fraud for consumers who utilize digital asset kiosks. 

Last week, Cleve Mesidor was interviewed on FintechTV’s Market Movers: The Opening Bell' by host Remy Blaire. They explored the role of CDFIs, MDIs in digital assets as Congress returns to session after Labor Day and continues debate of crypto market structure legislation. Cleve made the case that the Senate bill should include a provision to study how CDFIs and MDIs can be authorized to offer digital assets, along with financial education and risk mitigation services. 

Cleve Mesidor’s latest Forbes article provides a snapshot of  crypto forums this fall: From Blockchain Association's Summit Series after Labor Day, to the 8th Black Blockchain Summit during CBCF/ALC, to Finchella next month. 

   By Monica Talan, Founder, CryptoConexion

Mexico City hosted the first Stablecoin Conference in Latin America on August 27–28, presented by Bitso Business. The gathering drew 1,700 participants, more than 800 companies, and over 100 speakers.

The program was opened by Daniel Vogel, Co-founder and CEO of Bitso. Featured speakers included Betsabé Botaitis, CFO of Hedera; Maggie Wu, CEO and Co-founder of VelaFi; Manuel Godoy, Co-founder and CEO of Félix; Sergio Mello, Head of Stablecoins at Anchorage Digital; Sheraz Shere, GM of Payments and Commerce at Solana Foundation; Daniel Mangabeira, VP Strategy and Policy for Latam at Circle; Manuel Echanove Puig, Director of On-chain Finance for EMEA and Latam at Polygon Labs; and John Wingate, CEO and Co-founder of BankSocial. Discussions underscored Latin America’s role as a testing ground for blockchain at scale. From remittances to financial inclusion to stablecoin adoption, the region is proving real-world use cases.

The conference followed Bitso’s talks at the White House on its potential U.S. entry. During the event, Bitso Business announced several initiatives, including the expansion of its business services to Chile and Peru.

The momentum continues this fall. Stellar will host its Meridian Conference in Brazil in September, and Devconnect will take place in Argentina in November.

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