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Congress divided as GOP-backed crypto bills face backlash

Washington’s “crypto week” erupted into a fierce partisan battle in Congress. Republicans introduced a trio of bills to reshape digital asset policy, only to face sharp pushback from Democrats accusing them of favoring corporate interests over everyday Americans. The proposed legislation, comprising the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives to address data privacy compliance and future digital currency systems. GOP lawmakers argue the bills are crucial to maintaining the US’s competitive edge in financial innovation. However, during a heated Rules Committee hearing on Monday, Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern…

Regulation

A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation

For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has quietly simmered at the grassroots level—discussed in pubs and meetups, debated in Telegram groups, and occasionally splashed across headlines with predictable suspicion. But recently, the temperature is beginning to rise. With the release of “A Sound Punt: The Case for Ireland’s Interest in Bitcoin” by Bitcoin Network Ireland (BNI), and a weekend that sees both the Bitcoin Ireland Conference and Aontú’s Ard Fheis, it’s clear momentum is building on the Emerald Isle. A Sound Punt: A Paper for the Citizens of Ireland The new paper, released today by Bitcoin Network Ireland, is a concise,…

Bitcoin

What This Means for Ripple

Ripple could benefit immensely as the Federal Reserve officially adopts ISO 20022 for FedWire, having already positioned itself with early compliance. Notably, the U.S. Federal Reserve today officially made the switch to ISO 20022 for its FedWire Funds Service. This represented an important step toward modernizing the country’s payment infrastructure. FedWire Switches to ISO 20022 Essentially, as of July 14, 2025, all financial institutions that use FedWire must now send and receive messages using the ISO 20022 format. The change follows an earlier delay from March 2025, which gave banks and service providers extra time to prepare for the transition.…

Markets

Rep. Maxine Waters Opines on Upcoming US Crypto Bills: 'I Told You So'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has sounded the alarm ahead of a key week in Washington, warning that a package of crypto-focused legislation set to go before the House could undermine investor protections, weaken regulatory enforcement, and entrench industry influence. Writing for MSNBC on Monday, the California Democrat took aim at the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act, arguing that they prioritize industry interests over consumer safety. “I told you so,” Waters said. “I’m sounding the alarm about the risks of pending crypto legislation, which will open the floodgates to massive fraud and financial ruin for millions of American families.” The debate…

Regulation

Bitcoin price dips into support – bullish market structure signals push toward $125K

Bitcoin recently experienced a pullback into a key support zone near $106,133, but price action remains bullish. Market structure suggests a continuation toward $125,400 if support holds firm. Despite a short-term dip in Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, the larger technical picture continues to favor bullish continuation. The current pullback appears to be a healthy retracement into a significant support zone, offering a potential springboard for the next leg upward. Traders and analysts are closely watching the $106,133 level as the battleground for bulls and bears in the near term. Key technical points Support: $106,133 high-timeframe support holding price action Structure: BTC…

Bitcoin

Inside pump.fun’s $500M ICO and its quest to topple Twitch

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Are we back? BTC is at a new all-time high of $121k, ETH is back above $3k, and Aave just crossed $50 billion in TVL. But probably most significant of all is the return of initial coin offerings (ICO). This past Saturday saw Pump’s ICO raising $500 million at a $4 billion FDV. I say “Saturday,” but it was all over in 12 minutes. 125 billion PUMP tokens (12.5% of total token supply) were all sold for $0.004 apiece. As of this morning, PUMP is trading at…

Markets

Toncoin (TON) Partnership Announcement Denied by the United Arab Emirates – TON Price Drops

According to breaking news, the news that Toncoin (TON) investors were granted a “golden visa” in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was denied by official authorities. The Federal Agency for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Virtual Assets Regulation Authority (VARA) made a joint statement, stating that these claims circulating on some websites and social media platforms do not reflect the truth. Following the development, there was a sudden drop in the TON price: Graph showing the decline in the TON price. The ICP statement said that golden visas are only…

Altcoins

One LA Sheriff’s Deputy Charged, Another Pleads Guilty in Crypto ‘Godfather’ Case

Federal prosecutors in California have charged one Los Angeles deputy and secured a guilty plea from another over their roles in a civil rights conspiracy linked to a jailed crypto entrepreneur self-styled as “The Godfather.” The scheme centers on Adam Iza, a 24-year-old cryptocurrency businessman and founder of Zort, a crypto trading firm that prosecutors say was used to funnel illicit payments to law enforcement officers. Iza pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy against rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion and has been in federal custody since September 2024. David Anthony Rodriguez, an LASD deputy from La Verne, pleaded guilty…

Regulation

How Isaac Miller fought the central banks with Bitcoin and $20K

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. We live in a world of billionaire Bitcoiners — where mega corporations and sovereign governments stack sats, and hyper-capitalized prop trading firms split the difference. It’s easy, then, to feel small in the Bitcoin space. But for every story about Gigachads like Michael Saylor, there are countless untold stories about regular people who’ve reached out and touched the world through Bitcoin. Today’s Legend, Isaac Miller, is the embodiment of the Bitcoin Everyman. A living reminder that Bitcoin is first and foremost for the individual; it all…

Bitcoin

Another Country Announces Plan to Create Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Fund

Kazakhstan has considered investing its national funds, such as gold and foreign exchange reserves, in crypto assets. Timur Suleimenov, the governor of the country's Central Bank, confirmed the possibility to local media at a press conference on Monday. According to Süleimenov, Kazakhstan is currently reviewing investments made by national funds in Norway, the US, and the Middle East in cryptocurrencies or in company stocks and ETFs related to this sector. “Our gold and foreign exchange reserves, as well as the National Fund, have alternative portfolios. We are using aggressive strategies to generate higher investment returns,” Süleimenov said, adding that direct…

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