Ex-CFTC Chair Endorses White House Cybercrime Plan as 'Mature'
Former CFTC chairman supports the White House's government-led approach to countering crypto hackers.
Former CFTC chairman supports the White House's government-led approach to countering crypto hackers. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.22 ($0.1388), down 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Unchained, with live market data added, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:45:01 UTC.
The White House's plan signals a shift towards structured government intervention in combating crypto-related cybercrime, potentially setting a precedent for future regulatory approaches.
- Ex-CFTC chair calls White House cybercrime plan 'mature and thoughtful'.
- Proposal suggests government-led action against crypto hackers.
- Market remains stable amid evolving regulatory discussions.
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- Ex-CFTC Chair Endorses White House Cybercrime Plan as 'Mature' — this brief
The former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has expressed support for the White House's new initiative aimed at tackling crypto-related cybercrime. In an interview, he characterized the plan as a 'very mature, thoughtful document,' indicating a positive reception to the government's approach.
The White House's program, which involves direct government action against crypto hackers, stands in contrast to the chairman's previous proposal to revive letters of marque for similar purposes. This shift suggests a move towards more centralized and controlled methods of addressing cybercrime in the crypto sector.
While the chairman's comments provide insight into the potential effectiveness of the White House's plan, the lack of corroborating reports means the full scope and reception of the initiative remain to be seen. The endorsement from a former regulatory authority, however, adds credibility to the government's efforts.
In the broader context, this development comes amid a period of relative stability in the crypto market. The total market cap remains around $2.77 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.83%. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
The 
JUST (JST) token, relevant due to its connection with decentralized finance, has seen a slight 24-hour increase of 0.14%, though it remains down 0.35% over the past week. Its market cap is currently $1.11 billion.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.24$0.139 to ₹13.22$0.1388 — -0.16%.
The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.37 (about $0.1388), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Ex-CFTC Chair Endorses White House Cybercrime Plan as 'M — questions & answers
What is the White House's plan for countering crypto hackers?
The plan involves direct government-led action against crypto-related cybercrime, as described by the former CFTC chairman.
How has the crypto market reacted to the White House's plan?
The market has remained stable, with Bitcoin up 0.83% in the last 24 hours and the overall market cap at $2.77 trillion.
What did the ex-CFTC chair propose previously?
The chairman had previously suggested reviving letters of marque to combat crypto hackers.
How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?
About ₹14.37 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1388. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.
Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?
JST is down 0.16% since this brief first published — trading at ₹13.22 ($0.1388) now versus ₹13.24 ($0.139) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Unchained. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.