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iCloud Keychain stays encrypted end-to-end, but backups, Photos, and Notes don’t. Here’s how a UK-only carve-out could open a small but real attack surface for Bitcoin private keys.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 7 min read 
Brussels is weighing penalties on a ruble-linked token. We map the on/off-ramp paths, and what a ban could do to BTC liquidity in Europe.
A potential government shutdown threatens ETF timelines and bank-charter milestones just as momentum builds.
Prediction markets put shutdown odds near 80% for 2025; a lapse would slow crypto progress until calendars reset.
SEC, CFTC convene joint “crypto clarity” roundtable at 1pm EST, outlining jurisdiction and spot-market paths.
Stablecoins used to bypass global banking restrictions highlight the growing concern over cryptocurrency's role in sanctions evasion.
One of the investigation topics is the $2 billion investment from a UAE company into World Liberty Financial.
The lawmakers emphasized the need for "mutual understanding" while moving forward quickly on digital asset regulation.
The senators criticized the Justice Department for failing to "meaningfully answer" questions Warren initially raised in May about settlement compliance.
