The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed Kevin Muhlendorf as its new Inspector General, effective July 28. With a background spanning SEC enforcement, fraud examination, and even teaching blockchain compliance at Georgetown, Muhlendorf brings a rare hybrid of regulatory rigor and tech fluency to the role. Here's why crypto markets should pay attention to this quiet power player.

This week in crypto: Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony could sway markets, Thailand bans unlicensed exchanges like Bybit, and Binance rolls out new token listings. As a London-based crypto analyst, I break down the implications for traders and investors. Stay ahead with these key developments.