Category: Law of the Chain
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‘Crypto Week’ saved? House passes key bills after CBDC deal with Trump
House Republicans advanced key crypto bills by separating the CBDC ban into a defense package after negotiations with President Trump, reigniting hope for crypto legislation.
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Bitcoin on the Global Stage: Pakistan and El Salvador Share Notes
The article discusses the latest advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on scalability solutions and their impact on decentralized applications and enterprise adoption.
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Billion-Dollar Bank To Hand Out $510,000 To Settle Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Improper Charging of Overdraft Fees – The Daily Hodl
Park National Bank settles a $510,000 class action lawsuit over improper overdraft fees, denying wrongdoing but avoiding litigation costs. Payments expected post-court approval.
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Nasdaq applies to include staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF as SEC weighs broader industry requests
Nasdaq filed with the SEC to include staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF, allowing ETH rewards as income under strict conditions. Other issuers also seek staking approvals, with significant ETF inflows noted.
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Trump signals support for tax break on small crypto transactions
President Trump supports a tax exemption for small crypto transactions to facilitate everyday use, while opposing CBDCs and backing the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation.
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White House Confirms Donald Trump’s Support for Crypto Tax Exemption
The White House confirms President Trump supports a crypto tax exemption for transactions under $600, aiming to simplify crypto payments and boost adoption in the U.S.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Says Crypto Deregulation Could ‘Blow Up’ Wall Street – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns that weak crypto regulation could destabilize Wall Street, criticizing Trump’s influence on the Federal Reserve and Congress’s approach to crypto bills.
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Russia’s Sberbank Seeks Crypto Custody Green Light
Russia’s Sberbank seeks approval to offer crypto custody services, reflecting a shift in the country’s stance on digital assets amid geopolitical pressures and sanctions.
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Ripple Partners With City Of California To Replicate Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E | Bitcoinist.com
California partners with Ripple and tech firms to launch the California Breakthrough Project, mirroring Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E. initiative, aiming to enhance government efficiency using blockchain and Web3 technologies.
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Nasdaq Files to Add Staking to BlackRock’s ETH ETF – “The Defiant”
Nasdaq filed to allow staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF, potentially enabling institutional yield. ETH outperformed BTC and SOL, with ETF inflows hitting $720M, driven by BlackRock’s iShares.