Feds Charge Atlanta Man for Allegedly Applying for Over $3,390,000 in Fraudulent Small Business Loans During COVID – The Daily Hodl

An Atlanta man, Ian Patrick Jackson, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a COVID-19 relief loan fraud scheme, submitting $3.39 million in fraudulent PPP applications with fake documents.
SafeMoon CEO Found Guilty in US Crypto Fraud Trial – Decrypt

SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony was convicted of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering for misusing investor funds, leading to significant financial losses and legal consequences.
US Lawmakers Reload Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to Shield Crypto Builders – Regulation Bitcoin News

US lawmakers reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to protect non-custodial crypto developers from regulatory overreach, aiming to foster innovation in blockchain technology.
President Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks Predicts Bipartisan Passage of GENIUS Act, Trillions in Treasury Demand Amid Bitcoin Highs – “The Defiant”
David Sacks, Trump’s Crypto Czar, predicts bipartisan support for the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill that could boost Treasury demand by trillions amid Bitcoin’s record highs.
Best Crypto Presale to Buy as G7 Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Networks

The article discusses the impact of G7’s crackdown on North Korea’s crypto laundering networks, highlighting the best crypto presale opportunities that prioritize transparency and security amidst rising regulatory scrutiny.
Americans Back Bitcoin Over Gold Reserve: Sen. Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis advocates for Bitcoin adoption, suggesting Americans prefer it over gold reserves as a financial asset.
Robinhood Calls on SEC to Modernize RWA Regulation in 42-Page Proposal

Robinhood proposes a federal regulatory framework for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to the SEC, advocating for standardized rules and a dedicated exchange to enhance transparency and compliance.
CFTC exodus: Fourth commissioner to depart ‘later this year’

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson announces departure later this year, marking the fourth commissioner to leave. The shakeup could lead to new leadership under Trump’s administration amid crypto regulatory uncertainty.
GENIUS Act Wins Industry Praise From Blockchain Association As Crypto Sector Awaits Final Vote

The Blockchain Association praises the Senate’s advancement of the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulatory framework. The bill faces partisan debate, with a final vote expected post-Memorial Day.
Sam Altman’s World raises $135M from Andreessen, Bain, to expand network

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin raises $135M from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto to expand its iris-scanning orb network and digital ID system, despite regulatory challenges and privacy concerns.