US Lawmakers Seek Audit of Federal Gold, Including ‘Deep Storage’ – Bitcoin News
US lawmakers propose a bill to audit federal gold reserves, including deep storage, for the first time in 65 years amid rising national debt and central bank gold accumulation.
US Seeks Forfeiture of $7.7M in Crypto Linked to North Korean IT Workers
The US DOJ seeks to seize $7.74M in crypto linked to North Korean IT workers who allegedly used fake identities to evade sanctions and launder funds through blockchain firms.
Crypto Advocacy Groups Urge Dismissal of Case Against Bitcoin Mixer Samourai – Decrypt
Crypto advocacy groups support dismissing the case against Samourai Wallet, arguing its developers didn’t control user funds and privacy is a normal financial right.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley Breaks With Party Lines, Opposes Upcoming GENIUS Act: Report – The Daily Hodl
Senator Josh Hawley opposes the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill backed by the White House, citing concerns over Big Tech’s unchecked power and lack of regulatory controls.
South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly President – Brave New Coin
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung aims to make the country a crypto hub, legalizing spot ETFs and institutional crypto investments, while introducing a won-backed stablecoin and regulatory reforms.
ETF issuers pen letter urging SEC return to ‘first-to-file’ approvals
ETF issuers VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital urged the SEC to return to ‘first-to-file’ ETF approvals, arguing current delays hinder competition and innovation in financial markets.
New Jersey gubernatorial race to be crypto’s next election test
New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial race sees candidates addressing crypto voters, with digital asset positions potentially influencing the outcome in close primaries and general election.
Crypto Regulation: SEC’s $1.1M Win, California Bitcoin Fee Bill
The article covers recent crypto regulatory developments, including a Texas congressman’s delayed Bitcoin disclosure and California’s crypto-friendly bill, highlighting the evolving and divided regulatory landscape.
Gemini Files Draft With The SEC For Proposed IPO
Gemini Space Station, Inc. has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO. Details on shares and pricing remain undisclosed, pending SEC review and market conditions.
Senator Lummis says new Fed vice chair appointment signals ‘brighter future’ for crypto
Senator Lummis views Michelle Bowman’s Fed Vice Chair confirmation as a positive shift for crypto regulation, expecting a brighter future for digital assets under her evidence-based approach.
