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Treasury Secretary Supports Summer Push for CLARITY Act as Bitcoin Reserve Progresses Cautiously
Markets & Macro

Treasury Secretary Supports Summer Push for CLARITY Act as Bitcoin Reserve Progresses Cautiously

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled executive backing for advancing the CLARITY Act this summer while describing the federal Bitcoin reserve plan as progressing with measured caution.

Southern Poverty Law Center accuses DOJ of breaching grand jury secrecy in new filing
AI & Tech Regulation

Southern Poverty Law Center accuses DOJ of breaching grand jury secrecy in new filing

The Southern Poverty Law Center alleges the Justice Department improperly leaked a superseding indictment to the media before it was docketed, violating court secrecy rules.

Mastercard Integrates Crypto Settlement into Global Payment Network with Six Stablecoins
Crypto & Fintech

Mastercard Integrates Crypto Settlement into Global Payment Network with Six Stablecoins

Mastercard now allows regulated stablecoin settlement on its payment network, enabling around-the-clock transaction clearing on eight blockchain platforms.

EU Crypto Firms Face License Deadline as MiCA Transitional Period Ends
Crypto & Fintech

EU Crypto Firms Face License Deadline as MiCA Transitional Period Ends

Crypto asset service providers in the EU must secure MiCA authorization by July 1 or halt operations, as regulators prepare to enforce new licensing rules without grace periods.

Hyperliquid’s $41M Whale Buying and New ETF Spark Debate on Sustained Demand
Crypto & Fintech

Hyperliquid’s $41M Whale Buying and New ETF Spark Debate on Sustained Demand

Large holders continue to accumulate Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as Grayscale launches a Hyperliquid Staking ETF, expanding access but leaving questions about long-term investor interest.

Payward Services Enables Retail Investors to Access US IPOs via Tokenized Shares
Corporate Power

Payward Services Enables Retail Investors to Access US IPOs via Tokenized Shares

Payward Services will offer retail investors tokenized shares at IPO prices, opening opportunities previously limited to institutional buyers through its blockchain-based platform.

Canada Seeks 16-Year Renewal of USMCA Amid Trade Negotiations and Political Tensions
Trade & Tariffs

Canada Seeks 16-Year Renewal of USMCA Amid Trade Negotiations and Political Tensions

Canada has formally requested that the United States and Mexico extend the USMCA trade agreement for 16 years, ahead of a scheduled July review amid ongoing political and trade disputes.

Why Ethereum Remains a Stronger Investment Than Solana Despite Recent Drops
Crypto & Fintech

Why Ethereum Remains a Stronger Investment Than Solana Despite Recent Drops

A market analyst argues Ethereum’s substantial stablecoin holdings and institutional interest make it a more promising long-term investment than Solana amid current market challenges.

Africa’s Growing Leverage in China Trade Amid Shifting Economic Ties
Trade & Tariffs

Africa’s Growing Leverage in China Trade Amid Shifting Economic Ties

African nations increasingly wield influence as key suppliers of critical minerals to China while facing declining Chinese loans and rising debt pressures on public finances.

Integer Technologies to Grow LSU Partnership, Adding 23 High-Paying Jobs
Markets & Macro

Integer Technologies to Grow LSU Partnership, Adding 23 High-Paying Jobs

Integer Technologies will expand its LSU operations, creating 23 new jobs averaging $130,000 annually to advance defense technology development.