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Trump’s top memecoin holders’ dinner is an “impeachable offense,” says Sen. Ossoff

Trump’s top memecoin holders’ dinner is an “impeachable offense,” says Sen. Ossoff

Democratic U.S. senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff said President Donald Trump’s invitation to top meme coin holders constitutes an “impeachable offense.” Answering a question from a town hall meeting attendee on Friday, Ossoff said: “He is granting audiences to people who purchase the memecoin that directly enriches him.” Ossoff was referring to the gala dinner […]

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SEC cracks down on new 8M crypto fraud as it drops case against Hex’s Richard Heart

SEC cracks down on new $198M crypto fraud as it drops case against Hex’s Richard Heart

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed fresh charges against a crypto scam operator, even as it closed one of its most controversial cases. This marks the SEC’s first major enforcement update under the newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins.  The juxtaposition of cases, aggressive prosecution in one and total dismissal in another,

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European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

European Central Bank warns of ‘contagion’ stemming from Trump’s pro-crypto policies

The European Central Bank has raised alarm over President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that a wave of dollar-backed stablecoins could threaten financial stability across the eurozone and overwhelm the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework. In a confidential policy paper obtained by Politico, the ECB urged the European Commission to revisit the Markets in Crypto

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European Central Bank wary of US stablecoin influence despite EU’s MiCA safeguards

European Central Bank wary of US stablecoin influence despite EU’s MiCA safeguards

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reportedly raised alarms over the possible consequences of US President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance, Politico reported on April 22, citing a policy paper. According to the report, the ECB highlighted the potential ripple effects of US stablecoin legislation as a key risk factor that could expose the bloc to market

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Bitcoin outperforms gold as US puts 3,251% tariff on Asian solar panels

Bitcoin outperforms gold as US puts 3,251% tariff on Asian solar panels

Bitcoin outpaced gold over the past 36 hours, reaching $88,500 and climbing 4.4%, compared to gold’s 3.5% ascent to $3,445 per ounce. The move comes as the US imposed duties as high as 3,521% on Southeast Asian solar panels, reigniting fears of renewed trade friction with China and rattling cross-asset sentiment. Per BBC News, the

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Crypto giants Circle and Coinbase reportedly eye US banking licenses amid regulatory thaw

Crypto giants Circle and Coinbase reportedly eye US banking licenses amid regulatory thaw

A growing number of leading crypto firms, including Circle, Coinbase, BitGo, and Paxos, are reportedly preparing to apply for banking licenses in the United States. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, the firms are leveraging a wave of pro-crypto sentiment in Washington to advance their long-term plans. The report noted that each

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the true origins of Covid-19 that sent markets spinning

the true origins of Covid-19 that sent markets spinning

The White House has redirected its official COVID-19 information portal, COVID.gov, to a new landing page titled “Lab Leak: The True Origins of COVID-19.” Late Friday night, the administration dropped a post on X saying “DEFINITELY DON’T VISIT COVID.GOV,” followed by a giggling emoji. The page may not serve as conclusive evidence of the pandemic

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Here’s how the US plans to grow its Bitcoin reserve in budget-neutral manner

Here’s how the US plans to grow its Bitcoin reserve in budget-neutral manner

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, has outlined how he claims the US plans to grow its newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) budget-neutrally. On Anthony Pompliano’s podcast, Hines explained that the administration is exploring several budget-neutral strategies, including leveraging tariff revenue and revaluing Treasury gold certificates. Buying Bitcoin

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Elizabeth Warren targets Elon Musk and White House crypto czar David Sacks with new ethics reform bill

Elizabeth Warren targets Elon Musk and White House crypto czar David Sacks with new ethics reform bill

A coalition of US lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a new ethics reform bill targeting Special Government Employees (SGEs) like Elon Musk and White House crypto advisor David Sacks. The proposal, titled the Special Government Employee Ethics Enforcement and Reform (SEER) Act, seeks to apply stricter transparency and accountability standards to individuals

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Crypto markets make slight rebound as Trump excludes smartphones, laptops, semiconductor machines from reciprocal tariffs

Crypto markets make slight rebound as Trump excludes smartphones, laptops, semiconductor machines from reciprocal tariffs

In the latest round of the Trump tariff saga that has economists around the world on the edge of their seats, the U.S. released updated guidelines on Friday exempting specific technology devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and machines needed to make semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. The new tariff guidelines exclude a

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