US Congress Passes Invest America Act – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The US Congress passed the Invest America Act, granting every American child a $1,000 federal investment account at birth starting July 4, 2026.
Investor poll shows 73% approval for Trump’s crypto policy, bullish views on prices increase
A HarrisX survey shows 73% of US crypto investors approve of Trump’s crypto policies, with 64% more likely to invest. Bullish sentiment rose, with 60% expecting price increases soon.
Brazil’s central bank service provider hacked, $140M stolen
Brazil’s central bank service provider C&M Software was hacked, resulting in $140M stolen from six institutions. Hackers converted $30M-$40M to crypto and laundered it through exchanges. An employee allegedly sold login credentials for $2,700.
Sweden’s justice minister says to ‘turn up the pressure’ on crypto seizures
Sweden’s justice minister urges authorities to intensify crypto seizures under a 2024 law allowing confiscation of assets without formal charges, aiming to curb crime through asset forfeiture.
Ripple Applies for US Banking License, Heating Up Domestic Stablecoin Race – “The Defiant”
Ripple Labs applies for a US banking license and Federal Reserve Master Account to strengthen its stablecoin RLUSD, joining Circle and others in blending crypto with traditional finance.
Russian Arms Maker Wants Its Own Stablecoin Too—On Tron – Decrypt
Russian arms manufacturer Rostec plans to launch a ruble-backed stablecoin, RUBx, on the Tron network to facilitate transactions amid international sanctions.
FTX Wants to Block Claims from 49 Countries, Including China: Users Rage
FTX seeks court approval to deny creditor repayments in 49 countries with crypto restrictions, sparking outrage among users, especially in China where 82% of affected claims originate.
US Could Mine Bitcoin Through Public-Private Deal: White House Exec
White House executive Bo Hines discusses a potential public-private partnership with Bitcoin miners to expand the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve without federal spending, exploring block rewards and power contracts.
Can the US Nationalize Strategy For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? Experts Weigh In
Experts debate whether the US should nationalize companies to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve, with conflicting views on economic impact and feasibility.
Rostec’s Tron RUBx Stablecoin Bypasses Banks Amid Sanctions
Rostec, a Russian state-owned defense firm, plans to launch RUBx, a ruble-pegged stablecoin on the TRON blockchain, alongside RT-Pay for crypto transactions, bypassing traditional banking amid sanctions.
