Pro-Crypto Rep Tom Emmer Unveils New Blockchain Bill To Protect Developers
Reps. Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to clarify that developers not handling user funds aren’t money transmitters, aiming to retain US blockchain innovation.
Texas House Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature – Crypto News Bitcoin News
The Texas House approved Senate Bill 21 to establish a state-managed bitcoin reserve, now awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature within 20 days for final approval or veto.
GENIUS Act Pass Spurs Bitwise CIO’s $2.5T Crypto Boom Forecast
The GENIUS Act, a bipartisan stablecoin bill, passed the U.S. Senate, potentially catalyzing a crypto bull market. Bitwise CIO forecasts a $2.5T stablecoin surge, benefiting Ethereum, Solana, and DeFi tokens.
XRP ETF Odds Surge Amid CME Futures Growth: Can Approval Happen by June 17?
CME’s Ripple futures contracts surge to $30M volume, boosting XRP ETF approval odds. Analysts predict 85% chance by 2025, with June 17 as a key date for SEC decision.
Coinbase breach hit almost 70k users — Attorneys
A Coinbase data breach impacted nearly 70,000 users, with the incident going unnoticed for six months. The breach led to $400M in losses and sparked lawsuits over delayed notifications.
Senate Votes 66-33 to Advance GENIUS Crypto Regulation Act
The U.S. Senate voted 66-33 to advance the GENIUS Crypto Regulation Act, marking significant progress toward establishing federal oversight for the cryptocurrency industry.
SEC Stalls Spot XRP And Dogecoin ETFs—No Fast-Track Yet
The SEC has delayed decisions on spot XRP and Dogecoin ETFs, extending review periods to October. Analysts view this as routine, expecting eventual approvals despite the postponement.
Just In: SEC Acknowledges BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Filing For In-Kind Redemptions
The SEC has acknowledged BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF amendment filing for in-kind redemptions, opening a public comment period before deciding on approval within 240 days.
Protest Planned at Trump’s Meme Coin Gala Over Alleged Crypto Corruption – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Democratic legislators and activists plan to protest Trump’s meme coin gala, alleging crypto corruption and transactional politics in a rally against the event.
XRP and Dogecoin ETF rulings delayed – SEC sets June 17 deadline
The SEC delayed decisions on XRP and Dogecoin ETFs until June 17, seeking more review time. Market reactions were mixed, with XRP showing stability while DOGE faced continued downtrend pressure.
