The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book reveals growing inflation driven by energy costs, squeezing profit margins and changing consumer spending habits across income levels.
NPR has dissolved its standalone climate team, folding its work into the broader National Desk, signaling a shift away from specialized environmental coverage.
The Blockchain Association, backed by 160 ex-security and law enforcement experts, urged Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act, highlighting its role in combating crypto-related financial crime.
Despite ongoing conflict and international restrictions, Israel’s defense exports surged to a record $19.2 billion in 2025, sharply contrasting with Russia’s declining arms sales.
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.
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 now allows regulated stablecoin settlement on its payment network, enabling around-the-clock transaction clearing on eight blockchain platforms.
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.
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 will offer retail investors tokenized shares at IPO prices, opening opportunities previously limited to institutional buyers through its blockchain-based platform.