Karol Nawrocki Elected; Poland Weighs Bitcoin Treasury Move
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidency, sparking speculation about Poland potentially establishing a state-backed Bitcoin treasury due to his pro-crypto, deregulation stance.
Russian giant Sberbank launches Bitcoin bonds to expand Russian exposure to crypto
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, launches Bitcoin bonds for qualified investors, offering BTC exposure without direct crypto ownership. Plans include Moscow Exchange listings and Bitcoin futures.
SEC flags legal issues with Ethereum, Solana ETFs – Delay ahead?
SEC raises legal concerns over REX’s SOL and ETH ETF staking application, potentially delaying approval. Analysts remain optimistic about eventual approval despite regulatory hurdles.
Russia ‘Seized $8.2M in Crypto from Hydra Darknet Server Chief’
Russian authorities seized $8.2M in crypto from Dmitry Pavlov, the server operator of Hydra darknet. Pavlov received crypto as salary for maintaining servers. Hydra facilitated over $5B in transactions.
Crypto Lobbyists Urge U.S. Senators to Dodge Distraction in Stablecoin Debate
Crypto lobbyists urge U.S. senators to focus on stablecoin bill amid distractions, as the GENIUS Act faces final debate with bipartisan support and numerous amendments.
Poland Elects Pro-Bitcoin President Nawrocki In Shock Upset
Poland elected pro-Bitcoin president Karol Nawrocki in a surprise victory. He pledged to abolish capital gains tax on crypto and veto restrictive laws, appealing to Poland’s 8 million crypto users.
UAE Introduces ‘Finfluencer’ License for Digital Financial Content – Regulation Bitcoin News
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority introduces a ‘Finfluencer’ license to regulate digital financial content promotion, marking the Middle East’s first such regulatory framework.
Hong Kong’s Reitar Logtech Eyes $1.5B Bitcoin Purchase to Boost Reserves – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Hong Kong’s Reitar Logtech plans to buy $1.5B in bitcoin to diversify reserves and fund global logistics tech expansion, per a regulatory filing.
U.S. Confirms Pathway to Expand Bitcoin Reserves Under Strict Conditions News ETHNews
U.S. presidential adviser David Sacks confirms a budget-neutral pathway to expand Bitcoin reserves, requiring no new debt or taxes. Existing 200,000 BTC came from seizures; new acquisitions need surplus funds or private deals.
Summer Mersinger Exits CFTC to Lead Blockchain Association
Former CFTC commissioner Summer Mersinger joins the Blockchain Association as CEO, advocating for pro-crypto policies and collaboration in the digital asset sector during a critical juncture.
