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SEC CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE EXPLORES UNIFIED LICENSING AND REGULATORY CLARITY

The second roundtable hosted by the SEC’s Crypto Task Force was held in Washington, with the purpose of addressing how the existing regulatory framework can better facilitate crypto asset trading in the United States.

Mark Uyeda opens the event

Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda presided over the session, joined by Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw. The conference was called “Between a Block and a Hard Place” and brought together the most important players from both the traditional and crypto finance world to achieve practical solutions for making blockchain technology a part of the current markets.

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CHINA IMPOSES NEW TARIFFS, BLAMES US FOR GLOBAL TENSIONS

China has responded sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, calling the United States a “joke” and imposing retaliatory tariffs of its own, as European Union leaders prepare an unusual visit to Beijing amid growing global trade tensions.

Xi Criticizes Trade Isolation

China responded forcefully on Friday to a dramatic tariff increase by the United States, announcing a 125% tariff on American goods and calling the U.S. approach to trade “economic bullying,” the Times of India reports. The move came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump raised duties on Chinese imports to 145%, a decision that Beijing said violated international trade rules.

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TRUMP MAKES HISTORY SIGNING FIRST CRYPTO BILL INTO LAW -  THE LAW REPEALS THE IRS’S CONTROVERSIAL 'DEFI BROKER RULE'

In a historic move, President Trump has signed into law a bill that blocks the Internal Revenue Service from collecting tax reporting data from decentralized crypto platforms.

It marks the first time a cryptocurrency-specific piece of legislation has become law in the United States.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE PASSES STATE BITCOIN RESERVE BILL

The “Live Free or Die” state is one step closer to embracing Bitcoin after the House of Representatives passed a reserve bill.

A bill proposing the creation of a state Bitcoin reserve was passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP USHERING IN CRYPTO ‘GOLDEN AGE,’ WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS

The return of US President Donald Trump has come with some concern, but according to one White House official, his administration is set to usher in a new crypto ‘golden age.’ Indeed, Trump’s executive director of digital assets, Bo Hines, recently discussed the impact that his presence will have on cryptocurrency development in the country.

In a post to X (formerly Twitter), Hines called Trump the “true crypto President.” He noted that his stance on the emerging asset class will propel growth. Moreover, he said this effort will help crypto companies that “were victims of a weaponized justice system under the Biden regulatory regime.”

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JUST IN: SENATE CONFIRMS PAUL ATKINS AS SEC CHAIR, NEW ERA FOR CRYPTO?

In a 52-44 vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The confirmation now heads to the White House, where President Donald Trump is expected to formally sign off on the appointment. Once that process is complete, Atkins will be officially sworn in. According Fox Business’ Eleanor Terrett, the timing for these next steps remains unclear.

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CHINA MOVES TO WIN TRADE WAR AS TRUMP ESCALATES, EXPERT WARNS

▪️China is throwing down the economic gauntlet as Trump’s 104% tariffs take effect, signaling a long-game trade war strategy fueled by yuan devaluation and relentless countermeasures.

▪️Trump Escalates, but China’s Playing for the Win—Expert Sees Warpath Ahead

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DRAMATIC SELL-OFF OF US GOVERNMENT BONDS AS TARIFF WAR PANIC DEEPENS

US government bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump’s escalation of his tariff war with China sends panic through all sectors of the financial markets.

The falls suggest that as Trump’s fresh wave of tariffs on dozens of economies came into force, including 104% levies against Chinese goods, investors are beginning to lose confidence in the US as a cornerstone of the global economy.

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NEW YORK BILL PROPOSES USING BLOCKCHAIN TO SAFEGUARD ELECTION RESULTS

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel’s new proposal would evaluate how blockchain can secure voter records and election results.

Blockchain may soon be part of New York’s strategy to secure the democratic process.

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XRP NEWS: RIPPLE SET TO BUY HIDDEN ROAD FOR $1.25B IN STRATEGIC DEAL

▪️Ripple acquires Hidden Road for $1.25B, becoming the first crypto firm to own a global multi-asset prime broker.

▪️The acquisition will see Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD used as collateral and Hidden Road's post-trade on XRP Ledger.

▪️This major deal, amidst positive regulatory shifts, positions Ripple and Hidden Road to bridge traditional and decentralized finance.