Anton Becker
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In a Hill op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social explains that supporting bipartisan commissions and independent agencies is crucial for ensuring predictable, informed policies and strong decision-making. Trump’s moves to break with this precedent are unwise and dangerous.
thehill.com/opinion/5217...
thehill.com/opinion/5217...
Preserve bipartisan independent agencies to serve all Americans
President Trump’s decision to fire the two Democratic commissioners at the FTC without cause has raised concerns about the potential for political control of independent agencies, which have …
thehill.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In a Hill op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social explains that supporting bipartisan commissions and independent agencies is crucial for ensuring predictable, informed policies and strong decision-making. Trump’s moves to break with this precedent are unwise and dangerous.
thehill.com/opinion/5217...
thehill.com/opinion/5217...
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It's a full house for the Senate Banking nominations hearing today for a number of important nominations at the #SEC and #OCC. @bettermarkets.bsky.social has been closely following these nominations:
March 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's a full house for the Senate Banking nominations hearing today for a number of important nominations at the #SEC and #OCC. @bettermarkets.bsky.social has been closely following these nominations:
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One of our serious concerns about the #PaulAtkins nomination for #SEC Chair is his time as lobbyist, where he represented innumerable financial firms with substantial business matters before the agency. Learn more in our brief: bit.ly/4iM4LJU
March 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
One of our serious concerns about the #PaulAtkins nomination for #SEC Chair is his time as lobbyist, where he represented innumerable financial firms with substantial business matters before the agency. Learn more in our brief: bit.ly/4iM4LJU
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#PaulAtkins is #Trump’s nominee to be the Chair of the #SEC despite his remarkably long and disreputable record opposing the very reasons the SEC was created. That's why our team has put together Ten reasons investors and the public should be very concerned about Atkins as Chair: bit.ly/4iM4LJU
March 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#PaulAtkins is #Trump’s nominee to be the Chair of the #SEC despite his remarkably long and disreputable record opposing the very reasons the SEC was created. That's why our team has put together Ten reasons investors and the public should be very concerned about Atkins as Chair: bit.ly/4iM4LJU
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In a Barron's op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social, explains that President #Trump's proposal for a "strategic #crypto reserve" is a concerning move that could put taxpayer dollars at risk. The plan lacks economic logic and offers no real benefits to #MainStreet. bit.ly/4kWbKkR
March 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In a Barron's op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social, explains that President #Trump's proposal for a "strategic #crypto reserve" is a concerning move that could put taxpayer dollars at risk. The plan lacks economic logic and offers no real benefits to #MainStreet. bit.ly/4kWbKkR
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#PrivateMarkets are rife with hidden risks, illiquid assets, and a lack of transparency. Expanding access to retail investors could expose them to greater financial dangers writes our
@benschiffrin.bsky.social on #substack.
bit.ly/421qM04
@benschiffrin.bsky.social on #substack.
bit.ly/421qM04
March 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#PrivateMarkets are rife with hidden risks, illiquid assets, and a lack of transparency. Expanding access to retail investors could expose them to greater financial dangers writes our
@benschiffrin.bsky.social on #substack.
bit.ly/421qM04
@benschiffrin.bsky.social on #substack.
bit.ly/421qM04
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Open Banker Op-ed- Forget Myths: The Stablecoin Reality bettermarkets.org/newsroom/ope...
Open Banker Op-ed- Forget Myths: The Stablecoin Reality | Better Markets
The following op-ed by Better Markets Policy Director & COO Amanda Fischer appeared in Open-Banker on March, 20, 2025. Picture this: you’re sitting on your couch eating leftovers and a late-night info...
bettermarkets.org
March 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Open Banker Op-ed- Forget Myths: The Stablecoin Reality bettermarkets.org/newsroom/ope...
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WATCH: At the #SEC's #crypto task force roundtable, our @benschiffrin.bsky.social questioned whether the #CFTC has the investor protection experience and expertise to protect retail investors in the crypto markets. bit.ly/43KeWYH
March 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
WATCH: At the #SEC's #crypto task force roundtable, our @benschiffrin.bsky.social questioned whether the #CFTC has the investor protection experience and expertise to protect retail investors in the crypto markets. bit.ly/43KeWYH
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In a @barrons.com op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social
explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Needless and Risky
Americans have a lot to lose from a strategic crypto reserve, Dennis Kelleher writes in a guest commentary.
www.barrons.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In a @barrons.com op-ed, @denniskelleher.bsky.social
explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
explains #Trump's "strategic #crypto reserve" plan is a risky gamble, lacking economic logic and putting #taxpayer dollars at risk. Instead of speculation, we need effective regulation to protect #MainSteet.
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
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The SEC historically fought to protect investors, but now it's retreating in #crypto cases against #Coinbase, #Binance, #Kraken. Why? Industrt spent $200+ million in contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get the cases stopped.
bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
Fact Sheet: Having Won Almost 100% of Its Cases Against the Crypto Industry, the SEC Baselessly Surrenders | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy, issued the following statement in connection with Better Markets’ new Fact Sheet, “Having Won Almost 100% of Its Cases Against the C...
bettermarkets.org
March 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The SEC historically fought to protect investors, but now it's retreating in #crypto cases against #Coinbase, #Binance, #Kraken. Why? Industrt spent $200+ million in contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get the cases stopped.
bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
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#Trump just announced a strategic #CryptoReserve—but is this a smart move or a billionaire bailout? Let’s break it down!
March 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#Trump just announced a strategic #CryptoReserve—but is this a smart move or a billionaire bailout? Let’s break it down!
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The #crypto industry spent $200+ million in campaign contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get important SEC crypto cases stopped. That strategy is paying off at the expense of investors and Main Street Americans.
March 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The #crypto industry spent $200+ million in campaign contributions during the 2024 election to buy enough political influence to get important SEC crypto cases stopped. That strategy is paying off at the expense of investors and Main Street Americans.
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The #SEC is scaling back its #cryptocurrency enforcement unit. Why does this matter? Because crime pervades the #crypto industry. Read more in an @latimes.com op-ed by our @benschiffrin.bsky.social. #LATimes #ransomware #crime #enforcement
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
March 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The #SEC is scaling back its #cryptocurrency enforcement unit. Why does this matter? Because crime pervades the #crypto industry. Read more in an @latimes.com op-ed by our @benschiffrin.bsky.social. #LATimes #ransomware #crime #enforcement
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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The #crypto industry is lobbying hard for “#stablecoin” legislation. But that moniker is really a misnomer; they should be called “#unstablecoins." Our @benschiffrin.bsky.social explains why and provides the tough questions #Congress needs to ask before considering any legislation.
bit.ly/3Fjm9GN
bit.ly/3Fjm9GN
March 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The #crypto industry is lobbying hard for “#stablecoin” legislation. But that moniker is really a misnomer; they should be called “#unstablecoins." Our @benschiffrin.bsky.social explains why and provides the tough questions #Congress needs to ask before considering any legislation.
bit.ly/3Fjm9GN
bit.ly/3Fjm9GN
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It's a busy day on Capitol Hill with the House Financial Services Committee discussing un-stablecoins. Read @bettermarkets.bsky.social latest on the risk of un-stablecoins here: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
March 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It's a busy day on Capitol Hill with the House Financial Services Committee discussing un-stablecoins. Read @bettermarkets.bsky.social latest on the risk of un-stablecoins here: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...
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Our @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social Director of #Banking Policy, speaks to #NPR about the impact of financial protection rules and the need for Main Street to push back against #WallStreet and its #lobbyists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_AB...
March 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social Director of #Banking Policy, speaks to #NPR about the impact of financial protection rules and the need for Main Street to push back against #WallStreet and its #lobbyists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_AB...
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2 years ago TODAY, #SiliconValleyBank failed. The ensuing crisis directly cost Americans more than $40 billion in bailouts. Unfortunately, few of those causes have been addressed. Read our new report to help understand the crisis and how to ensure it never happens again. #SVB
bit.ly/4i3mmwq
bit.ly/4i3mmwq
March 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
2 years ago TODAY, #SiliconValleyBank failed. The ensuing crisis directly cost Americans more than $40 billion in bailouts. Unfortunately, few of those causes have been addressed. Read our new report to help understand the crisis and how to ensure it never happens again. #SVB
bit.ly/4i3mmwq
bit.ly/4i3mmwq
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Don't miss our webinar this Thursday with Director of Banking Policy, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social, and expert speakers Kathryn Judge and @jeremykress.bsky.social on the anniversary of the 2023 banking crisis. Register here! bit.ly/43ahUaA
March 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't miss our webinar this Thursday with Director of Banking Policy, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social, and expert speakers Kathryn Judge and @jeremykress.bsky.social on the anniversary of the 2023 banking crisis. Register here! bit.ly/43ahUaA
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In our new report, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social examines the consequences of the 2023 regional banking crisis and the steps needed to prevent another crash in the future. Read here: bit.ly/4i3mmwq
March 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In our new report, @shaynaolesiuk.bsky.social examines the consequences of the 2023 regional banking crisis and the steps needed to prevent another crash in the future. Read here: bit.ly/4i3mmwq
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WATCH: Our @benschiffrin.bsky.social spoke with
@nbcnews.com about his report detailing how Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘#pigbutchering’ or ‘#romancebaiting’ #crypto scams. In 2023 these scams accounted for over $4.4 billion in losses.
youtu.be/oKhwgIigiD8?...
@nbcnews.com about his report detailing how Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘#pigbutchering’ or ‘#romancebaiting’ #crypto scams. In 2023 these scams accounted for over $4.4 billion in losses.
youtu.be/oKhwgIigiD8?...
NBC News Covers Better Markets Report on Crypto Romance Scams
YouTube video by Better Markets
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February 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
WATCH: Our @benschiffrin.bsky.social spoke with
@nbcnews.com about his report detailing how Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘#pigbutchering’ or ‘#romancebaiting’ #crypto scams. In 2023 these scams accounted for over $4.4 billion in losses.
youtu.be/oKhwgIigiD8?...
@nbcnews.com about his report detailing how Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘#pigbutchering’ or ‘#romancebaiting’ #crypto scams. In 2023 these scams accounted for over $4.4 billion in losses.
youtu.be/oKhwgIigiD8?...
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@denniskelleher.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about the importance of #CFBP consumer protection: ~$20 billion returned to ripped-off Americans in just 14 years! Billionaires like Musk don't need help fighting giant Wall St financial firms, but Main St Americans do! bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
@denniskelleher.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about the importance of #CFBP consumer protection: ~$20 billion returned to ripped-off Americans in just 14 years! Billionaires like Musk don't need help fighting giant Wall St financial firms, but Main St Americans do! bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
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Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘pig butchering’ scams. These scams involve online criminals who use fictitious profiles to lure their victims into fake romances and then steal their money by convincing them to invest in #crypto. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cry...
February 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Americans are increasingly losing their savings to what are called ‘pig butchering’ scams. These scams involve online criminals who use fictitious profiles to lure their victims into fake romances and then steal their money by convincing them to invest in #crypto. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cry...
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The crippling of the #CFPB by #Trump/#Musk is far from academic. Here are examples of the types of enforcement cases that are now in jeopardy. (1/6) #CFPB
bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
Defending the CFPB | Better Markets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has returned nearly $20 billion to almost 200 million Americans ripped off by the financial industry since it opened its doors on July 21, 2011. As a vi...
bettermarkets.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The crippling of the #CFPB by #Trump/#Musk is far from academic. Here are examples of the types of enforcement cases that are now in jeopardy. (1/6) #CFPB
bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
bettermarkets.org/analysis/def...
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With #ValentinesDay approaching, many Americans may be searching for love online. Most of these individuals probably don’t expect that online dating could lead them to a cryptocurrency scam. Unfortunately, that is often exactly what happens.
Learn more in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3WU7GHy
Learn more in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3WU7GHy
Crypto Crimes of the Heart | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy, issued the following statement in connection with Better Markets’ new Fact Sheet, “Crypto Crimes of the Heart”: “With Valentine’s Da...
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February 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
With #ValentinesDay approaching, many Americans may be searching for love online. Most of these individuals probably don’t expect that online dating could lead them to a cryptocurrency scam. Unfortunately, that is often exactly what happens.
Learn more in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3WU7GHy
Learn more in our new fact sheet: bit.ly/3WU7GHy
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Every single American will be hurt by the #Trump administration’s illegal midnight order to defund the #ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau, which has forced financial firms to return almost $20 billion to almost 200 million ripped-off Americans in all 50 states since it was created 14 years ago.
February 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Every single American will be hurt by the #Trump administration’s illegal midnight order to defund the #ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau, which has forced financial firms to return almost $20 billion to almost 200 million ripped-off Americans in all 50 states since it was created 14 years ago.