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Michael Saylor has argued that US banks can now support Bitcoin because the Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2022 guidance on crypto activities. The April 24 reversal has coincided with BTC climbing past $95,500 and a wider policy pivot under President Trump and new SEC Chair Paul Atkins.
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Nasdaq has sent a 23-page letter to the SEC requesting a four-tier crypto asset framework that distinguishes securities, investment contracts, commodities, and uncategorized tokens. The exchange says such clarity will separate SEC and CFTC authority and support compliant market infrastructure.
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A record $8.05 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today on Deribit, setting the stage for heightened market volatility as traders brace for sharp price swings around key technical levels and max pain points.
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Canada’s securities regulator is warning of a surge in AI-powered deepfake and crypto scams, as fraudsters exploit new technologies and unstable global conditions to target investors, fueling record losses and urgent calls for stronger protections.
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Crypto Mining has drawn mounting scrutiny nationwide. In Arkansas, Vilonia has blocked a proposed facility and legislators have tightened operating rules. Studies link large-scale mining to pollution exposing 1.9 million people, spurring calls for tougher oversight.
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Circle, issuer of USDC, has clarified it does not intend to become an insured bank but expects to obey any future U.S. stablecoin statute, potentially via a federal or state trust charter. The company has reminded Congress that unresolved oversight contrasts with clearer rules in Europe and Japan.
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