Ripple USD Finds First Banking Partner as Swiss Bank Amina Offers RLUSD Access – Finance Bitcoin News

Amina Bank becomes the first global banking partner for Ripple USD (RLUSD), marking a significant step in regulated digital asset adoption and institutional crypto integration.
Crypto Investors Overwhelmingly Back Trump’s Crypto Policies as Top Altcoins Could Surge – Brave New Coin

A HarrisX poll shows 73% of crypto investors approve of Trump’s pro-crypto policies, boosting market optimism. Bitcoin surged 60% since his election, with altcoins like BTC Bull Token gaining attention.
JPMorgan Sees Stablecoin Outlook as Less Rosy Than Bulls Think

JPMorgan predicts stablecoin market will reach $500b by 2028, dismissing trillion-dollar forecasts as overly optimistic. The bank cites limited mainstream adoption and primary use in crypto trading as growth barriers.
US Senator Pushes Crypto Tax Bill With $300 De Minimis Threshold – Bitcoin News

A US senator proposes a crypto tax bill with a $300 de minimis threshold to reduce compliance burdens and encourage everyday digital asset use by exempting small transactions.
House GOP Declares ‘Crypto Week’ to Advance Landmark Digital Asset Bills – Decrypt

House Republicans announce ‘Crypto Week’ to advance three key digital asset bills, including the CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, aiming to provide regulatory clarity and block a U.S. CBDC.
SEC Issues Guidance on Crypto ETP Compliance Obligations Under Federal Law – Regulation Bitcoin News

The SEC issued guidance for crypto ETP issuers, detailing strict disclosure standards to streamline compliant offerings and enhance institutional access to digital assets under federal securities laws.
Ripple CEO confirms, ‘Linqto owns 4.7M shares’ – But denies any direct sale

Ripple CEO confirmed Linqto owns 4.7M Ripple shares purchased on secondary markets, denying direct sales. Linqto faces legal issues for selling to non-accredited investors, including those from sanctioned countries.
North Korean Hacking Groups Employ New Methods to Target Web3 Companies – Security Bitcoin News

North Korean hacking groups are using advanced techniques like Nim malware and social engineering to target Web3 companies, including attacks on Apple systems.
WhiteRock founder to be extradited over $30M ZKasino case — ZachXBT

UAE authorities arrested WhiteRock Finance founder Ildar Ilham over alleged involvement in ZKasino’s $30M scam. Dutch authorities previously arrested another suspect, with extradition proceedings ongoing. WHITE token dropped 40% post-arrest.
Lummis Goes Solo: Wyoming Senator Unveils Crypto-Tax Overhaul After Budget-Bill Snub – Brave New Coin

Senator Cynthia Lummis introduces a standalone crypto-tax bill addressing issues like small transaction exemptions, staking rewards taxation, and wash-sale rules, aiming for fairer treatment of digital assets.