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Trump Calls on NATO to Impose 100% Tariffs on China to End Russo‑Ukrainian War
14.9.2025
President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to impose levies on China to halt its support for Russian actions. He also said he was ready to enact “major” sanctions on Russia. Trump Reveals His Hand: NATO Tariffs on China...
British Trade Groups Urge Inclusion of Blockchain and Digital Assets in UK–US Tech Bridge Deal
14.9.2025
UK trade and industry groups have urged the government to make blockchain and digital assets a core strand of the planned UK–US “Tech Bridge” ahead of President Trump’s state visit. In a letter signed by organizations including the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, UK Finance and ThecityUK, they...
US Government Shutdown Showdown: Odds Stack up as Congress Fumbles the Budget
13.9.2025
The odds of a U.S. government shutdown by Oct. 1, 2025, are looking hefty as Congress keeps sparring along party lines, with no bipartisan deal in sight to push through the required spending bills or even a stopgap continuing resolution (CR). Polymarket bettors, never shy about calling it how they...
From USDT to USAT: Tether Maps a Stateside Playbook
12.9.2025
Tether plans a new chapter in dollar-linked tokens, unveiling USAT—a planned U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin—and naming Bo Hines as CEO-designate of Tether USAT. Tether’s Next Act: A U.S.-Regulated Dollar Token Called USAT Framed as a U.S. product from day one, USAT will target businesses...
FDIC Outlines Pro-Crypto Reforms With Clearer Rules and Fair Banking Policies
12.9.2025
The FDIC spotlighted a forward-looking crypto agenda and fair access reforms, signaling a major pivot toward transparency, institutional clarity, and broader participation in digital finance. US Banking Regulator Drives Forward-Looking Crypto Agenda and Equal Access Initiatives The Federal Deposit...
SEC Chair Declares ‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’—Champions ‘Super-App’ Trading Innovation
11.9.2025
The SEC is clearing the runway for crypto’s explosive rise, unveiling a bold vision for super-app platforms as its chair declares the industry’s time has come. SEC Unveils Vision for Super-App Crypto Platforms Amid Regulatory Shift U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S. Atkins...
Economist Says US–China Trade Deficit Reflects Weak Competitiveness, not BRICS Tactics
10.9.2025
Soaring tensions over the U.S.–China trade deficit are colliding with BRICS challenges and supply chain risks, spotlighting deep economic vulnerabilities and fueling urgent debate on America’s global competitiveness. US–China Trade Deficit Draws Focus to BRICS Relations and Supply Chain Risks...
12 US Senators Unveil Framework to Reshape Digital Asset Regulation
10.9.2025
Twelve Democratic senators unveiled a bold framework to regulate the $4 trillion digital asset market, aiming to protect investors, block abuse, and cement U.S. leadership in crypto. Senators Push for Stronger Crypto Oversight to Safeguard $4 Trillion Market U.S. lawmakers have intensified their...
SEC Discusses Regulation of Crypto-AI Convergence With Tech Firms
10.9.2025
SEC Crypto Task Force dives into crypto-AI convergence as innovators demand urgent clarity on outdated rules stalling U.S. dominance in decentralized finance and intelligent systems. SEC Crypto Task Force Examines Crypto-AI Integration in Financial Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Two Million Jobs, Poof: Biden’s Bidenomics ‘Boom’ Meets Reality
9.9.2025
The Biden administration’s vaunted jobs boom just met the revision reaper: the Bureau of Labor Statistics has now erased roughly 2 million jobs from the last three years and subtracted another 911,000 for the 12 months through March 2025. What Biden Recovery? BLS Revisions Torch Biden’s Job Claims...
BRICS Countries Take a Softer Stance on Washington in Multilateralism-Themed Virtual Summit
9.9.2025
Representatives from each of the BRICS countries did not mention Washington as the main driver of the current tariff wars and international economic uncertainty. Nonetheless, there was a general call to uphold multilateralism and a multilateral trading system. BRICS Virtual Summit Fails to Point...
Putin’s Advisor: US Stablecoin Push Is Part of a $37 Trillion Debt-Ending Scheme
9.9.2025
As part of a press briefing at the Eastern Economic Forum, Anton Kobyakov, an adviser on Putin’s policies, accused the U.S. of attempting to use stablecoins and gold to devalue its public debt and start anew, thereby rewriting the rules of the cryptocurrency system in the process. Putin’s Aide...
Polymarket Approved to Relaunch: What It Means for Prediction Markets
9.9.2025
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Polymarket to Relaunch in the U.S. In the latest...
SEC Crypto Task Force Announces Roundtable on Financial Privacy and Surveillance
9.9.2025
The SEC is zeroing in on privacy and surveillance in crypto, unleashing a high-stakes roundtable to spotlight cutting-edge tools redefining financial oversight and regulatory clarity. SEC’s Upcoming Roundtable to Unpack Privacy Tools, Policy, and Crypto Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
US Regulators Announce Joint Roundtable to Discuss Unified Financial Oversight
7.9.2025
A landmark roundtable signals a bold push to unify SEC and CFTC oversight, aligning rules, cutting red tape, and igniting a new era of market innovation. Joint Roundtable Will Examine SEC-CFTC Coordination on Financial Oversight The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity...
SEC and CFTC Double Down on Crypto Oversight With Joint Push for Regulatory Harmony
7.9.2025
U.S. regulators are accelerating a unified crypto push, signaling breakthrough pathways for DeFi, perpetual contracts, and peer-to-peer trading under streamlined, innovation-friendly federal oversight. SEC and CFTC Fire Second Shot in Crypto Coordination Push In another joint announcement...
India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon
7.9.2025
India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters...
SEC Unveils Regulatory Agenda as Crypto Priorities Take Center Stage in US Finance
5.9.2025
The SEC’s bold new agenda puts crypto regulation front and center, signaling an aggressive pivot toward digital asset clarity while slashing outdated rules and compliance burdens. SEC Agenda Targets Compliance Relief While Crypto Rules Take Frontline Spotlight U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Polymarket Poised to Return to US After CFTC Staff Grants QCX No-Action Relief
4.9.2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk issued a no-action position Sept. 3 allowing QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC to be exempted, under narrow conditions, from certain swap-related recordkeeping and swap data reporting requirements...
CFTC Welcomes Back US Crypto Traders With Renewed Market Access and Safety
31.8.2025
U.S. crypto and derivatives markets just got a major boost as the CFTC unleashes sweeping clarity for global trading access, igniting confidence and unlocking cross-border liquidity. CFTC Advisory Redefines Global Access and Boosts Crypto Market Confidence The Commodity Futures Trading Commission...