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Trump defends crypto legislation at private event featuring boxer Mike Tyson, Tether CEO

President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry’s bill.…
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Mike Tyson, Tether CEO, Cathie Wood among speakers at Trump's 'most exclusive' crypto conference

The event, at which Trump himself is scheduled to speak, gathers top-tier holders of the $TRUMP meme coin. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
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US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran

The announced crypto freeze came just one day after Tether said it had frozen $344 million of its USDt stablecoin in response to a request…
Markets

Bitcoin is on track for its best month in a year. $5 billion USDT growth fuels the rebound

Strong earnings season trumps geopolitical risks for now, one trader said, as equities and crypto markets “stopped caring” about Iran war headlines. Read Full Story…
Institutional

Tether's $344 million USDT freeze linked to U.S. 'Economic Fury' against Iran regime

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is seeking to choke off “all financial lifelines” for the regime. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
Markets

Lighter Unveils Multi-Asset Margin Starting With ETH

Traders can post non-USDC assets as collateral for perps through Unified Trading Accounts, with conservative supply caps at launch. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
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Morning Minute: Soldier Arrested for $400K Polymarket Insider Bet on Maduro Raid

Trump says the whole world’s a casino. Tether made its biggest enforcement freeze ever. And SBF drops his new trial bid. Read Full Story at…
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India pushes e-rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS digital currency plan takes shape

Farmers and food programs anchor 10 pilots aimed at boosting usage, while New Delhi eyes BRICS CBDC link ahead of 2026 summit Read Full Story…
Institutional

Morgan Stanley launches stablecoin offering through money market fund

Stablecoin issuers must invest a minimum of $10 million into Morgan Stanley’s money market fund, MSNXX, to access the stablecoin reserve offering. Read Full Story…
DeFi

Circle Economist Proposes 50% Rate Ceiling to Snap Aave's USDC Liquidity Crisis

Some users pushed back via Aave’s governance forum, fearing the changes would fuel liquidations on the lending protocol. Read Full Story at Decrypt.co →