Stablecoins
Deals
Musk says no deal signed with Telegram despite Grok integration announcement
Following Musk post, Durov said the firms "agreed in principle" to the deal.
Legislation
Bipartisan lawmakers roll out CLARITY Act, shift crypto spot rule to CFTC
The proposal also establishes a four-year safe harbor for primary token offerings if the underlying network reaches mature status and the total raise stays below $75 million during any 12-month window.
Crypto
International EV battery company to create $121M XRP treasury, adds former Ripple to board as chairman
The energy company VivoPower will obtain the proceeds through the sale of 20 million ordinary shares.
Analysis
Bitcoin eyes $120,000 price zone as exchange flows, leverage surge
Bitcoin's next test may occur at the $120,000 zone, provided investor demand can absorb rising profit-taking pressure.
Crypto
JD Vance declares ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ dead, pledges crypto market clarity
During his speech at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference, the Vice President highlighted the importance of crypto-friendly legislation.
Stablecoins
BlackRock reportedly plans to acquire a 10% stake in Circle’s upcoming IPO
The IPO would deepen the existing relationship between BlackRock and Circle, as it would constitute one of the largest single-investor stakes in the crypto company.
Regulation
US Labor Department dials back crypto warning for retirement plans
The previous DOL guidance directed fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” before including crypto in retirement plans.
Crypto
Bo Hines declares the US won’t sell Bitcoin, seek endless accumulation for strategic reserve
Hines rejected the idea of a numeric target for Bitcoin federal holdings, saying the US wants as much as it can get.
Hacks
Cetus seeks Sui community nod to unlock $162M to make users whole
The reimbursement of the $223 million stolen depends on the community voting to return the assets frozen by Sui validators.
Adoption
VanEck proposes mining royalty to fill US strategic Bitcoin reserve in a budget-neutral way
The concept includes tax exemption for miners using waste methane in their operations, resulting in cleaning up the environment and accumulate a Bitcoin.
Adoption
SharpLink makes $425M Ethereum treasury plunge with Joseph Lubin’s guidance
Lubin called the partnership “an opportunity to bring the Ethereum story to public markets.”
Legislation
Senator Lummis says US military generals support strategic Bitcoin reserve
Lummis added that pairing domestic crypto mining with federal accumulation would give Washington a “geopolitical advantage.”
