El Salvador Secures IMF Deal, Retains Bitcoin Holdings Amid Fiscal Changes
El Salvador secures IMF agreement on fiscal reforms while maintaining its Bitcoin holdings. The IMF emphasizes fiscal tightening and structural changes but maintains concerns over the country’s Bitcoin strategy.
Pakistan to Set Up Bitcoin Reserve, Echoing US Crypto Strategy
Pakistan announces a government-led Bitcoin strategic reserve, inspired by the US, marking a shift from its previous anti-crypto stance. Details on funding and holdings remain unspecified.
‘Crypto Mayor’ Eric Adams Calls for End to New York’s BitLicense – Decrypt
New York Mayor Eric Adams advocates for ending BitLicense at Bitcoin 2025, urging crypto businesses to return to NYC and promoting Bitcoin Bonds to foster innovation and investment.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; White House Appeals – Economics Bitcoin News
A federal court blocked Trump’s tariffs, prompting a White House appeal. The ruling challenges presidential emergency powers, setting up a legal battle over tariff authority.
SEC pushes back decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF covering BTC, ETH, XRP, ADA
The SEC extended its review of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF to July 31, 2025, delaying a decision on this diversified crypto fund featuring BTC, ETH, XRP, and other major assets.
US court freezes $57M USDC allegedly linked to LIBRA scandal
A Manhattan federal court froze $57.65 million in USDC linked to the Libra memecoin scandal. The temporary restraining order targets funds held at Circle, following a class action case.
NYC Mayor Adams Unveils ‘BitBond’ Bitcoin Bond Plan at Bitcoin 2025, Seeks End to BitLicense – “The Defiant”
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced plans for a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, ‘BitBond,’ at Bitcoin 2025. He aims to eliminate BitLicense, calling it a barrier to crypto business growth in NYC.
Arkham Identifies Another $7.5B in Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings
Arkham identified $7.5B in Bitcoin tied to Strategy, revealing 87.5% of its holdings. This sparks a privacy debate as institutional crypto transparency increases. Peter Schiff ironically claims influence on Bitcoin ownership.
Court blocks Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, limits emergency trade power
A federal court blocked Trump’s tariffs, ruling they exceeded presidential authority under IEEPA. The decision emphasized Congress’s sole power to regulate international trade, sparking an administration appeal.
Pakistan to Establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Allocate 2000 Megawatts of Energy for Crypto Mining
Pakistan announces plans to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve and allocate 2000 MW for crypto mining, inspired by U.S. initiatives, aiming to boost economic inclusion and blockchain adoption.
