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Why OKX hired Andrew Cuomo: Crypto’s next battle isn’t for users
The former New York governor joins as crypto exchanges pursue Wall Street partnerships, US regulation and institutional legitimacy.
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Senator Lummis says with CLARITY “your crypto stays yours” – but bankruptcy shields have limits
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People
Winklevoss twins gave Trump’s super PAC $10 million 23 days after CFTC joined Gemini relief bid
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Trump backs crypto ethics limits, putting CLARITY Act decision in Democrats’ hands
The president reportedly accepted sweeping crypto ethics restrictions, but Senate Democrats must still decide whether the language goes far enough to unlock the votes needed for passage.
Regulation
Trump posts may soon reach trading bots before users and prediction markets are not ready
Trump Media’s proposed $100,000 feed would sell institutional traders faster access to the president’s market-moving posts.
Regulation
Trump aide allegedly made $100K betting on 12 speeches before anyone knew – then Kalshi stepped in
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Politics
US government sends $288M to Coinbase putting Bitcoin reserve rules into question
The transfer shows US government-owned crypto movement, leaving legal status and execution records to determine whether the promise holds.
Mining
Bitcoin miner AI pivot hits roadblock with New York 50 MW permit freeze
New York’s moratorium could become a model for restrictions that make mining-site conversions slower and more expensive.
Stablecoins
US turns stablecoin issuer Tether into a financial weapon against Iran, freezing nearly $500 million
Tether’s ability to blacklist wallets has given U.S. authorities a new point of control over offshore digital funds.
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