Ripple v SEC: Lawyer Crushes Delay Fears as XRP Inches Toward Resolution – Legal Bitcoin News

A top lawyer dismisses delay fears in the Ripple v. SEC case, fueling optimism for a swift resolution and clearer crypto regulation as XRP nears a critical decision.
South Korea’s Stablecoin Pivot to ’Hurt Card Firms, Boost Big Tech’

South Korea’s proposed Digital Asset Innovation Act may impact card firms negatively while benefiting tech giants, as stablecoins could revolutionize payments without fiat involvement.
Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic

Telegram dark markets quickly replaced Huione Guarantee after its $27B ban, with Tudou Guarantee seeing doubled USDT inflows. Elliptic reports ongoing activity despite crackdowns on scam-related channels.
Senator Introduces Bill to Halt Trump’s Crypto Activity—But Voted to Allow It Last Week – Decrypt

Senator Adam Schiff introduced the COIN Act to ban the president and family from crypto activities, despite voting for a bill last week allowing such actions.
Senate Subcommittee Set For Key Crypto Hearing

The US Senate Committee will hold a hearing on digital asset market structure legislation, featuring key crypto industry figures and potential introduction of bipartisan principles.
Trump Media says $400M stock buyback won’t affect BTC treasury plans

Trump Media confirms its $400M stock buyback won’t affect plans to create a Bitcoin treasury, with $2.3B allocated for BTC investments and ETF applications pending.
Crypto Scores Major Win as Fed Scraps Reputation Risk in Supervision – Regulation Bitcoin News

The Federal Reserve has removed reputational risk limits, enabling U.S. banks to expand crypto services and accelerate digital asset integration into the banking system.
Texas could potentially invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin if it allocates 10% of its treasury fund

Texas may invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin under new law, joining New Hampshire and Arizona in state-level BTC reserves. The move could make Texas the largest public Bitcoin holder in the US.
Bank Fraud Crew Scheming To Steal $250,000 Using Counterfeit Checks Sentenced to Prison: Report – The Daily Hodl

Ten individuals aged 20-25 sentenced for a $250,000 bank fraud scheme involving counterfeit checks and identity theft, with victims losing $49,000. Similar fraud cases reported in other US regions.
Hackers Impersonate Coinbase User Support To Scam Victims of $4,000,000 Before Blowing Most of Money on Gambling: ZachXBT – The Daily Hodl

On-chain analyst ZachXBT reveals a scammer impersonated Coinbase support, stealing $4M from users. Funds were largely gambled away, with little chance of recovery.