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Czech ministry under fire for accepting Bitcoin from convicted criminal
Auditors highlight serious governance failures in Czech Bitcoin scandal amid political fallout.
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El Salvador paves way for Nayib Bukele’s indefinite re-election, fueling Bitcoin nation’s ambition
Critics question democratic integrity as El Salvador links its future closely with Bitcoin under Bukele's leadership.
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Bitcoin whipsaws below $116k amid largest hourly correction in two weeks; risks of further pullback to $114k
President Donald Trump stated he heard Fed Chair Jerome Powell will cut interest rates in September, but the central banker denied that a decision has been made.
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Algeria criminalizes all crypto activities with sweeping ban
Algeria's crypto prohibition toughens anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism efforts, despite global trends favoring integration.
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Polymarket shows 96.3% odds of no rate cut next week despite Trump claiming Fed is ‘ready’ to ease
In addition to the rate cuts, the Polymarket odds on whether Powell will be out as chair by July 31 are trading around 1%.
Regulation
House recess over Epstein files standoff stalls crypto policy push until September
Dispute over Epstein files forces House to adjourn, delaying key crypto tax proposals and veterans blockchain study.
Regulation
US senators unveil a new draft bill to improve crypto regulation even further
Senator Lummis calls for regulatory reform to prevent American innovation from moving overseas.
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UK government eyes £5 billion seized Bitcoin sale to manage fiscal shortfall
The UK government is considering selling billions in seized Bitcoin to fill budget gaps, but risks missing out on greater profits by not holding.
Regulation
Lawmakers to review Trump’s CFTC chair nominee ahead of full Senate vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee will assess Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair during a July 21 hearing ahead of a full vote on his appointment.
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IMF claims El Salvador is NOT buying Bitcoin but simply moving coins between wallets
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