Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Questioned by Top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee
Democrat Jamie Raskin questions Trump’s memecoin dinner attendees and funding sources, citing potential corruption and illegal foreign payments, joining other lawmakers in demanding transparency.
SEC Backs Down: Binance.US Blasts Back With Full USD Access – Exchanges Bitcoin News
Binance.US regains full USD services after SEC drops lawsuit, marking a significant victory for the exchange and U.S. crypto users amid shifting regulatory landscape.
CLARITY Act Is A Big Step For US Crypto Rules, Ripple CLO Says
The CLARITY Act aims to establish clear US regulations for digital assets, supported by Ripple’s CLO. It seeks to reduce confusion, ensure consumer safety, and promote industry growth with consistent laws.
NYC Comptroller rejects Mayor Adams’s proposal for Bitcoin-backed bonds
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander opposes Mayor Adams’s Bitcoin-backed bond plan, calling it legally questionable and financially risky for city infrastructure projects.
SEC Staking Clarity: Proof-of-Stake Not a Securities Deal
The SEC clarifies that Proof-of-Stake and related staking activities are not securities transactions, eliminating registration requirements for participants in Protocol Staking Activities.
Tornado Cash Developer Faces Setback Before Trial ETHNews
Judge Failla rejected a request to review DOJ records in Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s case. Prosecutors now target mixer users, not services. Storm faces trial in 2025 for money laundering.
Nigel Farage Pledges to Slash Crypto Capital Gains, Force UK Bitcoin Reserve – Decrypt
Nigel Farage pledges to reduce crypto capital gains tax to 10%, establish a Bitcoin reserve, and end crypto debanking if elected UK prime minister, as announced at Bitcoin 2025.
Caricom Bloc Advances Pilot to Reduce Dollar Dependence – Bitcoin News
Caricom central banks are piloting a local currency payment platform to reduce U.S. dollar dependence, successfully testing cross-border transactions between Bahamas and Barbados.
Landmark Crypto Legislation Introduced in Congress—CLARITY Act Ushers in Golden Age – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CLARITY Act introduces landmark crypto legislation in the U.S., promoting digital asset innovation, safeguarding self-custody, and reinforcing Web3 leadership with a pro-crypto regulatory framework.
Meta shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury bid in landslide vote
Meta shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to add Bitcoin to its $72 billion treasury, with less than 0.1% votes in favor. The initiative aimed to hedge against inflation but failed.
