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Concerns over Trump’s conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy
Democrats are delaying crypto and stablecoin legislation to stop Trump from profiting off crypto ventures.
Monika Ghosh 5 min read
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Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal
A viral posts claim Spaniards must beg the tax office for permission to withdraw more than €3,000 in cash, facing penalties up to €150,000. CryptoSlate reviewed the actual law, the official BOE text, and multiple fact‑checks.
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Regulation
BlackRock meets SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenization, ETP rules
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