Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Texas passed Senate Bill 21, creating a Bitcoin reserve for state investments, becoming the third U.S. state to do so. The bill allows Bitcoin purchases under strict conditions and awaits the governor’s approval.
Interest groups, lawmakers to protest Trump’s memecoin dinner
Democratic groups and lawmakers plan protests against Trump’s memecoin dinner, citing concerns over bribery and corruption. Crypto industry figures are attending the $100M event, sparking legislative backlash.
Breaking: Texas Passes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Only One Step Before It Is Law
Texas senators passed the strategic Bitcoin reserve Bill, now awaiting Governor Abbott’s approval. The Bill allows a state-managed fund to invest in high-cap cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Texas House passes Bitcoin reserve bill, heads to the Governor’s desk for signature
Texas House passed SB 21 to create a state Bitcoin reserve, allowing surplus funds to acquire BTC. The bill awaits Governor Abbott’s signature, positioning Texas as a crypto leader.
Texas House passes strategic Bitcoin reserve bill
Texas House passes SB 21 to create a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, allowing investment in cryptocurrencies with a market cap over $500 billion, currently only Bitcoin.
Texas Advances State Bitcoin Reserve Bill as Ukraine Eyes European First News ETHNews
Texas advances a bill to create a state Bitcoin reserve, requiring strict eligibility for cryptocurrencies. Ukraine also plans Europe’s first national Bitcoin reserve despite wartime challenges.
Bank lobby is ‘panicking’ about yield-bearing stablecoins — NYU professor
NYU professor Austin Campbell claims the banking lobby fears yield-bearing stablecoins disrupting traditional finance, accusing banks of protecting their cartel against innovation.
XRP News Today: XRP ETF Delay, Whale Accumulation, and CME Futures Stir Mixed Signals for XRP Price – Brave New Coin
The SEC delayed its decision on an XRP ETF, causing uncertainty. Whale accumulation and institutional interest in XRP are growing, while CME launched XRP futures, adding mixed signals to the market.
Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation introducing new rules for issuers
Hong Kong passed a bill to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, introducing a licensing regime for issuers via the HKMA. The law aims to ensure transparency, compliance, and stability in the virtual asset ecosystem.
Coinbase Says Data Breach for 69,461 Users Occurred in December – Decrypt
Coinbase disclosed a December data breach affecting 69,461 users, involving bribed customer support agents. Sensitive data was exposed, potentially costing $180-400 million. The breach was discovered in May.
