Bank groups challenge Senator Thom Tillis over stablecoin proposal

U.S. banking groups have pushed back against the latest CLARITY Act language on stablecoin rewards, arguing it does not sufficiently prevent risks to bank deposits. According to a joint statement from the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers… дальше »

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Iran war impacts global energy prices, inflation; Fed rate cuts unlikely in 2026

The Iran war's impact on energy prices heightens global inflation risks, complicating future monetary policy and economic stability. The post Iran war impacts global energy prices, inflation; Fed rate cuts unlikely in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Pentagon pauses War Powers clock amid Iran ceasefire, de-escalation efforts

The Pentagon's pause and Iran ceasefire may reduce war risks, highlighting political challenges and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. The post Pentagon pauses War Powers clock amid Iran ceasefire, de-escalation efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Senate advances Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination, Powell exit likely by May 31

The potential leadership change at the Fed could influence monetary policy direction, impacting economic stability and market confidence. The post Senate advances Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination, Powell exit likely by May 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hassett says Powell’s reappointment could delay Fed rate cuts, with crypto watching closely

Kevin Hassett warns that reappointing Jerome Powell to the Fed Board could delay or dilute Trump-era rate cuts, keeping crypto traders fixated on personnel-driven monetary policy. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome… дальше »

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Ex SEC advisor joins KAST as stablecoin policy race heats up

KAST hired former SEC advisor Stephanie Allen to lead policy communications after raising $80M and expanding stablecoin services. дальше »

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White House Accuses China of Running an Industrial-Scale Operation to Copy US AI Models

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy director Michael Kratsios circulated a memo on April 23 accusing Chinese entities of conducting deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns to distil and steal US frontier AI systems, using tens of thousands of proxy accounts… дальше »

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Warsh Calls the Fed’s 2021 Inflation Response a Fatal Policy Error at Senate Confirmation Hearing

In the most consequential Federal Reserve news in years, Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh testified before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that the central bank committed a “fatal policy error” on inflation in 2021 and 2022, and that correcting… дальше »

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Apple CEO Transition: The Quiet Crypto Angle

Apple’s CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus has drawn extensive analysis on AI and product strategy. However, crypto industry observers have specific reasons to watch this transition even without any visible policy shift. дальше »

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Trump and Pope Leo XIV Trade Escalating Blows Over the Iran War

In Trump news today, President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a social media post that escalated a days-long public feud with the first American pope, who has repeatedly condemned the… дальше »

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Crypto Winter Is Coming, Says CoinGecko

The crypto market entered a deeper downturn in Q1 2026, with total capitalization falling over 20% to $2.4 trillion as macro pressure and policy shifts weighed on risk assets. дальше »

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Trump calls NATO “absolutely useless” for non-involvement in Iran conflict

Trump's NATO criticism may influence US foreign policy, impacting global alliances and market perceptions of geopolitical stability. The post Trump calls NATO “absolutely useless” for non-involvement in Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank. дальше »

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RFK Jr. HHS Budget Cuts Draw Congressional Fire at Ways and Means

RFK Jr. HHS budget cuts of roughly $16 billion faced their first major congressional test Thursday as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, fielding pointed questions on vaccine policy while defending a… дальше »

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DHS Shutdown Becomes Longest Ever as Traders Price Prolonged Stalemate

The ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has become the longest in U. S. history, and prediction markets are treating it as a core macro story rather than a niche policy dispute. дальше »

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Vanar Launches xBPP to Govern AI Agent Transactions

Vanar debuts xBPP protocol to govern AI agent transactions with pre-execution policy control, risk checks and secure autonomous payment decision-making systems. дальше »

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Fed divided on rate cuts as Middle East tensions add to policy uncertainty

Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed a divided view among policymakers on whether tensions in the Middle East could push the central bank toward rate cuts before the end of 2026. The US Federal Reserve released details… дальше »

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Bank of Korea and Bank of France hold talks on digital assets

The seminar highlights the growing need for international collaboration on digital asset regulation, impacting global financial stability and policy. The post Bank of Korea and Bank of France hold talks on digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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China urges banks to adopt blockchain for tax data sharing and credit access

China’s regulators are pushing for banks to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model in a bid to expand financing for small businesses. According to a policy notice issued by the State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration, banks… дальше »

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Bitcoin Policy Institute: Биткоин и долларовые стейблкоины образовали «симбиоз»

Биткоин и долларовые стейблкоины находятся в «симбиозе» и взаимно усиливают друг друга на фоне роста распространения криптоактивов, заявил глава исследовательского направления организации Bitcoin Policy Institute Сэм Лайман (Sam Lyman). дальше »

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Capital Flows From Gold Back to Bitcoin as Digital Haven Matures

Bitcoin becomes a new safe haven when capital moves out of gold and into BTC ETFs, marking a significant change in institutional market policy. дальше »

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Robert Kiyosaki issues new warning on Bitcoin and retirement

Robert Kiyosaki linked today’s debt and retirement strain to 1974 policy shifts while backing Bitcoin, gold, and silver. дальше »

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AI Fallout Begins as Claude Creators Cut Off Their Most Powerful Users

Anthropic confirmed it will block Claude subscription access for third-party AI agent tools, including OpenClaw, effective April 5 at 12 pm PT. The policy shift forces thousands of developers who built autonomous workflows on flat-rate Claude plans to either pay API token rates or migrate to competing models. дальше »

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Kalshi adds ex-Obama aide while lawsuits pile up

Kalshi hired Stephanie Cutter as policy adviser as lawsuits, CFTC disputes, and congressional scrutiny around prediction markets continued. дальше »

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Hegseth reverses a 34-year Pentagon rule — US troops can now carry personal firearms on military bases

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reversed a 34-year Pentagon policy, signing a memo on April 2 that authorizes off-duty U.S. service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations — a decision that lands alongside a downed F-15… дальше »

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Trump’s Crypto Czar Role Sits Empty as White House Names Fraud Czar

The White House no longer has a dedicated crypto policy lead, just days after President Donald Trump gave Vice President JD Vance a new enforcement mandate as “Fraud Czar. ” Trump announced the Vance appointment on Truth Social, directing the vice president to target what he called unprecedented taxpayer fraud in blue states. дальше »

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Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank Suggests

Taiwan’s justice ministry is sitting on 210 Bitcoin, seized from criminals and worth roughly $14 million. Most governments would treat that as a footnote. The Bitcoin Policy Institute thinks it should be a starting point. дальше »

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Reserve assets face new test as sanctions risk pushes Bitcoin into policy debate

A recent paper by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Taiwan opens with a familiar argument that the country's reserves are overconcentrated in dollars. Gold underperforms its potential, and Bitcoin could complement both. дальше »

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Аналитик Bitcoin Policy Institute оценил роль биткоина в госрезервах Тайваня

Научный сотрудник Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) Джейкоб Лангенкамп (Jacob Langenkamp) предложил властям Тайваня рассмотреть включение биткоина в стратегические государственные резервы. По его мнению, это может снизить зависимость от доллара США и повысить устойчивость страны к геополитическим рискам. дальше »

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Crypto Policy Enters ‘New Phase,’ According to Solana Policy Institute

Solana Policy Institute: Crypto Policy Enters New Phase

The post Crypto Policy Enters ‘New Phase,’ According to Solana Policy Institute appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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New Crypto Worth Watching in 2026 as Trump Appoints AI Tech Council and Pepeto Outshines Bitcoin Hyper and Maxi Doge

President Trump just appointed Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Ellison to a 24 member technology council focused on AI policy, with former White House crypto czar David Sacks named as co-chair. дальше »

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Crypto News: Trump Appoints Zuckerberg and Huang to Tech Council as Pepeto Draws BTC and BNB Investors

The biggest crypto news this week is not about price charts. President Trump is appointing Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Jensen Huang to a technology council focused on AI policy. While BTC holds $66,531 and BNB defends $612, more capital keeps flowing into Pepeto. дальше »

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$1.71 Trillion Franklin Templeton Director Expects All-Time Highs for Bitcoin in 2026 But Warns of Regulatory Headwinds

Franklin Templeton Director Tony Pecore forecasts a "very positive year" for Bitcoin in 2026, with a new all-time high possible if only regulators or policy do not trigger headwinds. дальше »

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Geopolitics and the Fed Flush $414 Million From Crypto Funds in a Week

Digital asset investment products posted their first weekly outflows in over a month, as a mix of geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations rattled investor confidence. According to the latest data, crypto funds saw $414 million in net outflows, marking a sharp reversal after five consecutive weeks of inflows. дальше »

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The bets that made crypto prediction markets popular now targeted by ban threat

Prediction markets spent years trying to present themselves as smarter, better, and more useful than straight-out gambling. Then sports arrived and did what elections, inflation contracts, and policy wagers never quite managed: it brought scale. дальше »

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The bets that made crypto prediction markets popular could now be banned

Prediction markets spent years trying to present themselves as smarter, better, and more useful than straight-out gambling. Then sports arrived and did what elections, inflation contracts, and policy wagers never quite managed: it brought scale. дальше »

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White House launches app with policy updates, curated news and ICE tip link

White House launched a new app with Trump policy updates, curated news, an ICE tip link, and selected affordability data. дальше »

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Bitcoin price hits 3

Bitcoin price slid to its lowest level in nearly a month on Friday, just as David Sacks confirmed he is stepping down as President Donald Trump’s “AI and crypto czar,” amplifying anxiety over the policy outlook for digital assets. Bitcoin… дальше »

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Bitcoin whale activity hits 2023 low as smart money remains quiet

Santiment says Bitcoin whale transfers fell to their lowest since September 2023 as BTC stayed volatile amid policy and global risks abroad. дальше »

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Michael Horowitz: The conflict between Anthropics and the Pentagon is rooted in politics, AI policy mandates impact vendor contracts, and concerns about mass surveillance are complex | Big Technology

Anthropics' clash with the Pentagon reveals deep political and ethical tensions in AI military applications. The post Michael Horowitz: The conflict between Anthropics and the Pentagon is rooted in politics, AI policy mandates impact vendor contracts, and concerns about mass surveillance are complex | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Iran Ceasefire Trades Again Spotlight Insider Trading Rules in Prediction Markets

Well-timed trades ahead of a U.S. policy shift have come under scrutiny on Polymarket and highlight differences in how insider trading is handled across markets The post Iran Ceasefire Trades Again Spotlight Insider Trading Rules in Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Trump Taps Tech & Crypto Giants for PCAST, Signaling Major Policy Shift Ahead

Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump has added the top tech and crypto players to the PCAST advisory council.  The membership is composed of blockchain and AI leaders and significant international The post Trump Taps Tech & Crypto Giants for PCAST, Signaling Major Policy Shift Ahead appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bitcoin data shock shows 23k nodes but experts say numbers hide truth behind possible Sybil attack surge

A new chart from Jameson Lopp has reopened one of Bitcoin's oldest internal debates: whether visible node counts reflect real support for a rule change. The immediate flashpoint is BIP-110, a draft proposal that would temporarily impose much tighter consensus-level limits on non-monetary data, following Bitcoin Core 30's loosening of the default OP_RETURN policy. дальше »

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Circle urges EU to ease crypto rules, flags barriers in MIP plan

Circle has called on the European Commission to lower barriers for institutions seeking to engage with crypto-asset service providers, responding to the bloc’s proposed Market Integration Package. The policy aims to deepen capital markets and accelerate the shift toward a more digitally integrated financial system. дальше »

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Energy policy and small-cap moves set the macro backdrop as Bitcoin climbs near $71K

Energy policy shifts may ease inflation, potentially prompting Fed rate cuts, but tight capital markets could limit crypto's risk appetite. The post Energy policy and small-cap moves set the macro backdrop as Bitcoin climbs near $71K appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The SEC just gave crypto its clearest win in years, but much of it could still be reversed

The crypto industry finally got the clear lines it spent years demanding from Washington. Six days after the SEC and CFTC unveiled their new crypto framework, the policy is now moving into the formal publication process through the Federal Register, giving the market a clearer sense of what this week's regulatory reset actually is and […] The post The SEC just gave crypto its clearest win in years, but much of it could still be reversed appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stablecoin Yield Debate Pits Wall Street Against Crypto as US Nears Policy Breakthrough

A potential breakthrough on stablecoin yield signals a shift in US policymakers' approach to crypto market structure, industry experts tell DeFi Rate, with implications for how stablecoins are classified and regulated. дальше »

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Кентукки обвинили в желании заставить криптокошельки собирать сид-фразы

Американский Институт политики биткоина (Bitcoin Policy Institute, BPI) осудил законопроект, который одобрила Палата представителей американского штата Кентукки. Законопроект обязывает производителей аппаратных кошельков давать возможность владельцам восстанавливать пароли, пин-коды и сид-фразы. дальше »

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Kentucky Bill Sparks Crypto Shock as Hardware Wallet Backdoor Threatens Self-Custody

Key Takeaways: A potential change to the HB 380 in Kentucky would require the hardware wallet makers to offer seed-phrase resets. According to the Bitcoin Policy Institute, this would effectively The post Kentucky Bill Sparks Crypto Shock as Hardware Wallet Backdoor Threatens Self-Custody appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Kentucky crypto bill under fire over proposed hardware wallet “backdoor” requirement

A state-level crypto regulatory bill introduced in Kentucky includes provisions that would force hardware wallet manufacturers to build a “backdoor” into devices, according to the Bitcoin Policy Institute. дальше »

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