The U.S. House of Representatives has designated the week starting July 14 as “Crypto Week,” as lawmakers consider three landmark bills: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate’s GENIUS Act, in a comprehensive push to establish the United States as a global leader in digital assets. Prominent crypto trader and influencer […]
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Over 70% of US crypto investors approve of President Donald Trump’s administration’s approach to crypto policy, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm HarrisX. HarrisX polled 1,096 adults online from June 18 to June 19, including 230 self-identified crypto investors. Among that cohort, 81% said they follow the administration’s crypto actions, 73% approved of the […]
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The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining have filed an amended S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, moving forward on the public listing for the combined entity. The filing advances a previously announced stock-for-stock merger that will result in the formation of a new publicly traded company, American […]
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposed law establishing a state-run Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund. On July 1, Governor Hobbs informed House Speaker Steve Montenegro in a letter that she opposed House Bill 2324, which sought to establish a “Digital Assets Reserve Fund” funded by criminal asset forfeiture. In her veto letter, […]
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Connecticut has taken a firm stance against government involvement in digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed a new bill into law that bans state agencies from investing in crypto, including Bitcoin. The legislation, known as House Bill 7082, also prevents state entities from accepting these assets as payment for any […]
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Crypto political action committee Fairshake dropped another $1 million on a Virginia special-election candidate, likely heading toward another win.
President Donald Trump said Bitcoin (BTC) transactions “take a lot of pressure off the dollar” and argued that US leadership in digital assets blocks China from dominating the sector. He made the comments during a White House press conference on June 27, which was held after what he described as a major Supreme Court victory […]
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Bitcoin owners are becoming a significant voting group in the United States, and their influence is poised to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Following their noticeable role in the 2024 presidential vote, recent polling from Cygnal shows that these crypto-aligned voters are aligning more closely with pro-Bitcoin candidates, most notably from the Republican […]
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A senior figure in India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for the country to consider integrating Bitcoin into its official reserve strategy. On July 26, Pradeep Bhandari, a spokesperson for the BJP, encouraged Indian policymakers to adopt a measured approach to Bitcoin, suggesting that even a small-scale pilot program could strengthen India’s economic […]
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HB 2324 heads to the governor’s desk after House vote, establishing a U.S. first: a state-run Bitcoin reserve funded entirely by forfeited digital assets The Arizona House of Representatives passed House Bill 2324 on Tuesday, approving legislation to create the first Bitcoin reserve in the United States funded solely through seized digital assets. The 34–22 […]
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Crypto-based prediction markets are signaling that impeachment odds for US President Donald Trump remain low, despite a formal push in Congress. According to data from Polymarket, crypto bettors estimate that there is just a 6% chance that Trump will face impeachment proceedings in the US House of Representatives before the end of 2025. This marks […]
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A group of US lawmakers, led by Senator Adam Schiff, introduced a new bill on June 23 to stop public officials, including the president, from using digital assets for personal gain. The Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure bill, also known as the COIN Act, aims to tighten ethical standards amid growing concern over crypto-linked financial […]
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BREAKING: The BBC is now reporting new missile launches from Iran at 08.30 BST, potentially breaking the ceasefire just moments after Israel’s acceptance. Bitcoin returned above $105,000 early Monday after Israel formally accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, capping a volatile 48-hour period that saw rapid escalations in the Iran-Israel conflict and […]
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As the Senate shifts from stablecoins to market structure, Trump's digital assets businesses remain in the spotlight, drawing a new bill from Senator Schiff.
The sudden escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend triggered sharp moves across global markets, with Bitcoin plunging below the $100,000 mark for the first time since May. The drop followed a surprise U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities and a retaliatory vote by Tehran’s parliament to authorize the closure of the Strait of […]
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TikTok has publicly denied allegations that it bought $300 million worth of TRUMP memecoins to sway US President Donald Trump. The company addressed the claims on June 19 in a post on X, labeling the accusation “false and irresponsible” and aimed at misrepresenting its actions. The statement followed comments by US Congressman Brad Sherman, who […]
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When Ripple unveiled its four-point policy blueprint in London this week, the message was unmistakable: if the UK wants to lead in crypto, the time to act is now. Unfolding against a backdrop of draft legislation and shifting global regulatory alignments, the move signals Ripple’s intent to turn Britain into the world’s next blockchain capital […]
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Arizona lawmakers are revisiting a previously rejected bill that would allow the state to manage a reserve fund built from seized cryptocurrencies. House Bill 2324 failed in an earlier House vote but is back in motion following a narrow 16–14 Senate decision on June 19. This decision returns the bill to the Arizona House for […]
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Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has confirmed that it lost nearly $100 million in a cyberattack by a politically motivated hacking group. The breach, which occurred on July 18, has shaken the local crypto community and triggered a government-imposed curfew on crypto trading platforms nationwide. The attack was claimed by an Israel-linked group calling itself Gonjeshke […]
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There’s a familiar discomfort creeping in again, something I felt in the early 2010s as I watched social media’s promises of connection and community unravel into mass manipulation. Facebook and propaganda bots were the first dominoes. Cambridge Analytica, Brexit, global elections, it all felt like a betrayal of the internet’s original dream. Now, in the […]
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President Donald Trump, who has interests in the stablecoin USD1 via his involvement in World Liberty Financial, has called on the US House of Representatives to move quickly on the GENIUS Act, a new bill aimed at regulating stablecoins and boosting America’s role in the digital asset economy. In a June 19 post shared on […]
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Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has suffered a major security breach, resulting in the loss of over $48 million. The company confirmed the attack via an X post on June 18, revealing that the incident targeted its hot wallets. It stated: “This morning our technical team detected signs of unauthorized access to a portion of our […]
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Thailand has announced a significant tax reform to position itself as a leading crypto-friendly nation. On June 17, the country’s Cabinet approved a five-year personal tax exemption on profits from selling digital assets, including Bitcoin. The measure takes effect from January 2025 and will run until December 2029. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat explained on […]
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Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced fresh concerns about the GENIUS Act, a bill designed to regulate stablecoins in the US financial system, ahead of its final vote scheduled for later today. In a June 16 statement on X, Warren claimed the bill could allow billionaires to launch stablecoins that monitor user activity and gain an […]
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Bitcoin tumbled back to $106,000 in early Tuesday trading after U.S. President Donald Trump denied claims he was involved in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, shaking markets that had priced in potential de-escalation. The late-night Truth Social post from Trump, published just before midnight Eastern time, blasted French President Emmanuel Macron and dismissed […]
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Michael Saylor, the billionaire Bitcoin advocate and executive chairman of Strategy, is backing Pakistan’s state-led Bitcoin pivot, according to new footage and media reports emerging from Islamabad. A call with top officials marks the latest escalation in Pakistan’s plan to formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The video footage, posted on X by Finance Ministry […]
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Vietnam has officially exited the crypto “grey zone.” In a decisive June 14 vote, the National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry, a sweeping legislative package that recognizes and regulates digital assets in one of the world’s most active crypto markets for the first time. The law, which takes effect January 1, 2026, […]
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Coinbase’s sponsorship of the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 has sparked a debate about whether crypto has lost sight of its original ethos. The parade, which was held to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, took place amid the country-wide ‘No Kings’ protests. The protestors voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s […]
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The Israel-Iran conflict has triggered a wave of speculation across the crypto sector, with traders pouring millions into prediction markets. On Polymarket, a decentralized platform that allows users to wager on real-world outcomes, betting volume linked to the crisis has now exceeded $7 million across over 20 markets. Tensions escalated sharply on June 13 when […]
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Bitcoin dropped sharply early Friday following Israel’s overnight strikes on Iran, weakening its recent position as a perceived safe-haven asset. The leading digital asset fell over 5 percent, from a local high of $108,000 on Thursday to approximately $103,000, as market participants reacted to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Oil markets surged in response […]
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