Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US House passes three key crypto bills ahead of August recess
The three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Nasdaq files application to add staking for BlackRock iShares ETH ETF
Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US prosecutors expect to close case against Roman Storm by July 25
The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
US to investigate Brazil’s digital payment system
As Brazil’s Pix system expands and BRICS eyes a reserve currency, Trump responds with a 50% tariff and a sweeping trade investigation. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Trump’s court pick would bring crypto baggage to the bench
The president’s pick to sit on an appellate court covering Silicon Valley has represented several blockchain entities in courts. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Crypto market cap nears $4T, just behind the biggest company in the world
Surges in the price of Ether and XRP have driven total crypto market capitalization to record highs just shy of $4 trillion. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
GENIUS Act heads to Trump’s desk: Here’s what will change
The stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act is headed to Donald Trump’s desk, which is expected to shake up how stablecoins operate in the US and abroad. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Former rugby player sentenced for $900K crypto mining Ponzi
Former rugby player Shane Donovan Moore was sentenced to 2.5 years in US federal prison for running a $900,000 crypto mining Ponzi scheme. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)
Why FTX ruling on China payouts matters: Global precedent at stake
A US bankruptcy court is set to decide whether to block creditor payouts to certain countries after receiving nearly 70 objections from creditors in China, Saudi Arabia and more. Source: cointelegraph.com (Read Full Article)