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BRICS 2025 SUMMIT COULD BE GAME-CHANGER FOR THE US DOLLAR

Just months into 2025, geopolitical tensions are shaking global markets — especially between the US and the BRICS economic alliance. As a result, the upcoming BRICS 2025 Summit may prove to be a turning point for the US dollar.

For years, BRICS nations have pursued de-dollarization, aiming to reduce reliance on the greenback. With the US leaning into America-first trade policies and further weaponizing the dollar, the bloc’s resolve may now be firmer than ever.

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ARIZONA GOVERNOR VETOES BILL TO MAKE BITCOIN PART OF STATE RESERVES

Arizona’s plan to invest in Bitcoin has ended in a veto, with Governor Katie Hobbs citing concerns over using public funds for "untested assets."

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its official reserves, effectively ending efforts to make Arizona the first US state to adopt such a policy.

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BITCOIN IS A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY — DEPUTY CIA DIRECTOR

Deputy CIA director Michael Ellis' comments reflect Bitcoin's maturation as an asset but conflict with the cypherpunk philosophy.

The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host Anthony Pompliano.

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US CONGRESS SEEKS TO END THE PENNY BY INTRODUCING THE COMMON CENTS ACT

The ‘Common Cents’ Act, which has bipartisan support, seeks to end the production of the $0.01 coin, commonly known as the cent, as its production and distribution costs exceed its face value. Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, are behind this proposal.

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HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO UNVEIL LANDMARK DRAFT DIGITAL ASSET BILL AHEAD OF KEY CRYPTO HEARING NEXT WEEK

▪️Top Republicans of the House Financial Services Committee alongside their counterparts in the House Agriculture Committee will be releasing a draft ahead of a May 6 hearing on the future of digital assets, sources told The Block
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▪️The incoming version is set to be similar to one that passed out of the House last year called the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act

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US BLOCKCHAIN FIRMS URGE SEC TO CLARIFY CRYPTO STAKING RULES

The Council warns that overly strict staking rules could stymie innovation and impede market growth.

A coalition of US blockchain firms has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear regulatory guidance on crypto staking.

The coalition, led by the Crypto Council for Innovation, requested in an April 30 open letter that the agency treat staking with the same clarity it recently applied to proof-of-work mining.

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COULD THE SEC SETTLE WITH RIPPLE LAWSUIT USING XRP?

▪️John Squire suggests SEC might settle Ripple case by accepting XRP instead of cash.

▪️Delaying XRP ETF approval could help SEC avoid rising prices before settlement deal.

▪️June 17 ETF delay might be part of SEC’s calculated move, says Squire.

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UK DECIDES TO ALIGN WITH US RATHER THAN EU OVER CRYPTO REGULATION: INTRODUCES NEW RULES

Amidst fear of losing ground to global fintech hubs, the UK has announced new draft regulations for the crypto sector.

On 29 April 2025, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said, “Through our Plan for Change, we are making Britain the best place in the world to innovate – and the safest place for consumers. Robust rules around crypto will boost investor confidence, support the growth of Fintech and protect people across the UK.”

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BRICS:  INDIA SEEKS TO BE A MAJOR REPLACEMENT SUPPLIER TO THE US IN TRADE

India hopes to establish a new deal with the US on trade quickly, as the country seeks to become a major replacement supplier in areas vacated by China in trade. 

New Delhi says its prepared to include a sweetener in trade talks with the US that would “future-proof” a deal by ensuring no other trade partners could have superior terms. “This clause, in a sense, future-proofs the U.S. deal and is the only way to do so,” one of the officials said.

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HISTORIC: AI WILL BEGIN DEVELOPING LAWS IN THE UAE

The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis.

UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System