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Senator Slams Trump’s World Liberty Financial Over 'Seriously Inadequate' Response to Inquiry

decrypt.co Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) skewered the Trump family’s crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, on Friday—for what he called its “seriously inadequate” response to a Senate…

WLFI Slams Senate’s USD1 Stablecoin Inquiry as Trump Links Spark National-Security Alarm

cryptonews.com World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the issuer of the USD1 stablecoin, publicly rejected a Senate probe into its operations, dismissing the inquiry as politically motivated and…

This Week in Crypto Regulation News: SEC Rethink, Gibraltar Leap, Trump Probe Roils Capitol

cryptonews.com As the digital asset sector continues to weave itself deeper into the fabric of global finance, regulatory efforts across jurisdictions are intensifying, sometimes with…

US cuts off Huione over $4bn crypto laundering, North Korea ties, and ‘unfreezable’ stablecoin

dlnews.com Romance scams, North Korean hackers, and an “unfreezable” stablecoin have put a shadowy crypto marketplace in Washington’s crosshairs. The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes…

Over 40% WLFI’s USD1 airdrop approval vote concentrated to 5 wallet addresses

cryptoslate.com The Trump family’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has approved a community proposal to airdrop its USD1 stablecoin to eligible token holders, according to a May 15…

Chinese Company ATXG Reveals $800M Plan to Buy BTC and TRUMP Tokens

coingape.com A small Chinese company has announced plans to acquire a large portfolio of cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin and the meme-based TRUMP token, using stock-based…

Don't Get Distracted by the Riyadh Accords: The Systemic Problems Are Only Getting Worse

tftc.io Marty's Bent It's been a pretty historic week for the United States as it pertains to geopolitical relations in the Middle East. President Trump and many members of his…

Trump Crypto Ventures Face Investigation Over Fraud, Bribery, and Conflicts Of Interest

cryptopotato.com Top House Democrats have launched an inquiry into President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, citing concerns over potentially illegal fundraising, foreign influence, and…

House Democrats Warn of ‘Shocking’ Corruption, Demand Trump Crypto SARs by May 30

cryptonews.com Three key Democratic members of the House of Representatives are urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unseal suspicious activity reports (SARs) into “politically…

Senate Stablecoin Bill Makes Progress With New Draft

decrypt.co Amidst the nail-biter, week-long drama over whether the Senate’s GENIUS Act is really dead or not, progress appears to have been made Thursday—with pro-crypto Democrats now…

New US Sanctions on 30+ Chinese Firms Spike Supply Chain Risks for Stocks

watcher.guru US-China sanctions have intensified recently as the U.S. Treasury Department has now targeted over 20 companies that are part of a network sending Iranian oil to China.…

Democrats Demand Treasury Records on Trump-Linked Crypto Projects

cryptonews.com Democratic lawmakers have launched a new probe into former President Donald Trump’s growing involvement in the crypto industry, requesting detailed financial reports from…

Donald Trump Crypto Ventures Under House Scrutiny for Fraud, Bribery Concerns: Report

coingape.com House Democrats are demanding records related to suspicious financial activity involving President Donald Trump’s crypto projects. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott…

Dems seek suspicious activity reports linked to Trump crypto ventures

cointelegraph.com US Democrat lawmakers have sent a letter to the US Treasury demanding access to suspicious activity reports (SARs) on several Trump-backed crypto projects as part of the…

Republican Senators Call on Treasury To Ease Crypto Tax Laws To ‘Level Playing Field’ With Foreign Companies

dailyhodl.com Pro-crypto Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is pressing the US Treasury to ease crypto tax laws as a means of evening out the playing field with foreign…

Top Democrats Demand Treasury Info on Trump’s Crypto Deals, Citing ‘Bribery’ Risks

coindesk.com Top House Democrats sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department Wednesday, asking its money laundering watchdog to hand over all suspicious activity reports (SARs) tied to…

Senators question crypto tax rules

ambcrypto.com Senators urge Treasury to exclude unrealized crypto gains from CAMT tax calculations. CAMT and new accounting rules risk driving U.S. crypto firms offshore. A growing divide…

Goldman Sachs Abruptly Lifts Target for S&P 500 as US and China Agree To Reduce Tariffs by 115%: Report

dailyhodl.com Financial services giant Goldman Sachs is reportedly predicting that the S&P 500 (SPX) will hit a new all-time high over the next 12 months amid improving market conditions.…

US Senators Push Treasury to Correct Crypto Tax on Unrealized Gains

cryptonews.com Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno have urged the US Treasury to address an unintended tax burden caused by a Joe Biden-era tax on corporations, which could hurt…

Senators Urge Treasury to Rethink Tax on Unrealized Crypto Gains

decrypt.co Pro-crypto lawmakers have demanded immediate action to stop a Biden-era tax policy that is putting U.S. crypto firms at risk of paying millions in taxes on profits they…

US lawmakers call for change in corporate digital asset taxes

cointelegraph.com Two US senators are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to “exercise [the department’s] authority” and change a provision affecting taxes on corporate holdings of…

US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains

cryptoslate.com Two US senators have requested that the Treasury Department intervene to prevent the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) interpretation from penalizing US firms for…

Bitcoin Price Flat as US Reports 2.3% Inflation in April

decrypt.co Bitcoin was flat Tuesday after new inflation data showed price growth in the U.S. held steady in April, offering no clear relief for markets watching the Federal Reserve’s…

USA a Čína znižujú clá na 90 dní. Ako to ovplyvní kryptomeny

bitcoinist.com V pondelok došlo k významnému prelomu v obchodných vzťahoch medzi Spojenými štátmi a Čínou, ktorej predmetom boli dovozné clá. Obe krajiny sa dohodli na 90-dňovom…

How the Federal Reserve’s Liquidity Push Is Impacting the Crypto Market?

coinpedia.org The post How the Federal Reserve’s Liquidity Push Is Impacting the Crypto Market? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Since February 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s…

US Stocks: Dow Jones Jumps 1,000 Pts as US-China Pause Tariffs

watcher.guru The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up over 1,000 points on Monday in a big win for US stocks, as the US and China announced a pause on tariffs. The two countries had…

Bitcoin price sells off after Trump’s US-China tariff deal

cointelegraph.com Key takeaways: Bitcoin lags as investors shift toward stocks after the US and China strike a deal that could end the current trade war. Macroeconomic conditions are swinging…

US China Trade Deal: Odds of U.S. Recession Falls to 40%, Is A Crypto Rally Ahead?

coingape.com Earlier today, US China agreed to ease tariffs for another 90 days. Current prediction market data show that the likelihood of the US entering a recession in 2025 has…

News Block: Bitcoin Corporate Treasuries Surge with $KDLY & $ASST, New Hampshire Launches First Bitcoin Reserve, Buffett Warns of Currency Debasement

coinstories.libsyn.com In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:…

Bitcoin Briefly Tops $105K As Markets Rally on China-US Trade Deal

news.bitcoin.com U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in a series of high-stakes trade meetings in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. BTC Heats up…

Bitcoin, altcoins poised to rally on US-China tariff agreement

cointelegraph.com A 90-day tariff agreement between the US and China may set the stage for a broader recovery of stock and cryptocurrency markets, as investors look ahead to a potential tax…

Crypto Daybook Americas: Tariff Cut Lifts Bitcoin as Market Readies for Further Gains

coindesk.com By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Tariff developments remain at the forefront of global economic news, with bitcoin (BTC) surging past $105,000…

Bitcoin breaks $104,000 barrier as traders are told to ‘buckle up’ for a new rally

dlnews.com Bitcoin has surged to within spitting distance of its record $108,000 price, but market watchers bet that reaching the all-time high will just be the start. Traders,…

US-China trade deal could shed light on Bitcoin’s use case: Trader

cointelegraph.com Bitcoin’s potential price reaction to a trade deal between the United States and China could give insights into whether Bitcoin is being used as a safe-haven asset in the…

Senate Targets Trump, Musk in Explosive New Crypto Ban Bill

watcher.guru The new crypto ban bill that was just introduced by twenty Senate Democrats aims to restrict cryptocurrency endorsements among top government officials and their families.…

Best coins to buy: SUI, WIF and Bitcoin Pepe

coinjournal.net As the broader market rallies, SUI, WIF, and Bitcoin Pepe are beginning to show signs of major upside. Investor interest has been growing steadily. The presale has raised…

5 Key Economic Events This Week That Could Make or Break the Crypto Bull Run

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Breaking: US-China Tariff Tensions Ease, Bitcoin Jumps Past $105k

coingape.com After months of tariff tensions, the latest US-China trade deal on Monday has sent shockwaves through the global crypto market. As both countries have agreed to a 90-day…

Bitcoin set for $150K BTC price rally as US, China agree to slash tariffs

cointelegraph.com Key takeaways: Bitcoin broke above $105,700 after the US and China agreed to slash tariffs. A confirmed bull flag breakout on the weekly chart projects a $150,000. Bitwise's…

US and China agree to temporarily lower tariffs, set clock for negotiations

cryptobriefing.com The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce bilateral tariffs, opening a 90-day window for renewed trade negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions. In a joint…

Bitcoin Stays Strong as US-China Tariff Cooled Off

coinpedia.org The post Bitcoin Stays Strong as US-China Tariff Cooled Off appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As trade tensions between the United States and China begin to cool…

China confirms US tariff suspension, Bitcoin nears ATH with huge green candle to $105k

cryptoslate.com Bitcoin opened the week with a strong hourly move, climbing 1.7% to reach $105,705 in early Monday trading. The surge brought the asset to its highest level since January’s…

United States Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods From 145% to 30% for 90 Days

watcher.guru US China tariff reduction has been announced just this week following some really intensive and high-stakes talks in Geneva, and it’s marking a significant shift in the…

US-China Tariff Deal Fuels Bitcoin Price Rally

coinpedia.org The post US-China Tariff Deal Fuels Bitcoin Price Rally —Is $170K the Next Target? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is back in the spotlight as it trades…

Cryto Market Watch: 5 Key Events To Track This Week

coingape.com The crypto market experienced a wild ride last week, influenced by major political developments. This week, key macroeconomic events and regulatory updates are likely to…

New US-China Trade Agreement: Implications for Crypto Investors (Details)

cryptopotato.com Following a week of anticipation and building hype, the US and China delegates finally met in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss a potential trade deal. Although the initial…

4 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets in The Week Ahead

cryptopotato.com Crypto markets have held onto gains over the weekend as the United States and China sat down for trade talks, though no official deals were made. Reports also emerged about…

Bitcoin Eyes Record High Above $109K as U.S Reaches Trade Deal with China, Inflation Data Looms

coindesk.com Bitcoin BTC $ 104,085.13 could soon hit record price highs, triggering accelerated gains in the wider altcoin market, as easing U.S.-China trade tensions may see markets…

BITCOIN, ALTCOINS, & STOCKS SET TO PUMP AS USA CHINA TRADE WAR TO END! JD VANCE BTC CONFERENCE!

youtube.com Crypto News: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US China trade talks near resolution, this could cause Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Stocks to rall. VP JD Vance to speak at…

US Futures Rise, Crypto Retreats as White House Signals Progress in China Talks

decrypt.co U.S. stock futures rose Sunday evening after the White House said trade talks with China had made “substantial progress,” though crypto prices fell amid a lack of detail and…

White House claims 'substantial progress' on China trade deal

cointelegraph.com The White House announced that talks between the United States and China regarding a trade deal have made "substantial progress," yet no official deal has been announced at…

Just-In: US China Agree to Cut Trade Deficit; Bitcoin Price Surges Past $104k

coingape.com The United States and China have reached an agreement to address the trade deficit after two days of talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussions, which involved senior…

Geneva Gamble: Markets Await Outcome of Secretive US-China Talks

news.bitcoin.com Market analysts are closely watching the ongoing dialogue between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and China’s Vice Premier…

Concerns over Trump's conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy

cryptoslate.com Discussions around the personal enrichment and potential conflict of interest arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto asset ventures gained steam over the past…

XRP Price Analysis: Ripple Markets Enters 78% ‘Extreme Greed’ as US-China Trade Talks Begin in Switzerland

coingape.com price consolidates below $2.5 on Saturday, May 11, with gains capped at 5%. The Fear and Greed indicator hinting at volatile days ahead as US and China begin trade talks to…

BTC Price Eyes New ATH As Donald Trump Comments On “Good Meeting” With China

coingape.com The BTC price is again eyeing a breakout to new all-time highs (ATHs). This time, a potential agreement between the US and China in the ongoing trade war talks looks likely…

Global markets steady as US-China trade talks loom, Bitcoin hits $103k

cryptoslate.com According to a Reuters market wrap, world stocks ended the week little‑changed as investors weighed a fresh U.S.–U.K. tariff deal and this weekend’s high‑stakes meeting…