Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Questioned by Top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee
Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House panel overseeing the legal system, asked the president to produce the guest list of his private event.
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Judge Declines to Order DOJ to Review Records in Roman Storm Case
The Tornado Cash developer is slated to go on trial later this summer.
Thailand to Block OKX, Bybit and Others, Citing Lack of License
OKX, Bybit, 1000x, and XT are among the exchanges that will be blocked in Thailand by the end of June.
Pakistan to Establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Allocate 2000 Megawatts of Energy for Crypto Mining
The country’s minister of state for blockchain and crypto announced the plans in the U.S. on Wednesday.
UK’s FCA Seeks Views on Stablecoins, Crypto Custody to Prevent Firm Failures
The country’s market regulator’s proposed rules are meant to ensure stablecoins maintain their value and seek to reduce the likelihood of stablecoin and crypto custody companies failing.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls For the End of NYDFS’ BitLicense, Proposes ‘BitBond’
Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Adams said getting rid of the BitLicense will “allow us to have the free flow of Bitcoin in our city.”
India’s Crypto Industry Lobbies for Tax Cuts as Government Eyes Softening Stance: FT
The cryptocurrency industry in India has spotted its chance to lobby for more favorable treatment from New Delhi
Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner
Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner is “corrupt.”
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Draws Crowded Cast of Democratic Protesters from Congress
While Justin Sun and other crypto names attend the president’s crypto feast that Democrats labeled corrupt, one lawmaker is targeting Trump with a new bill.
Amalgam Founder Charged With Running ‘Sham Blockchain’, Taking $1M From Investors
Jeremy Jordan-Jones lied to investors about Amalgam’s purported partnerships with sports teams including the Golden State Warriors, according to prosecutors.