Maxine Waters has tabled legislation hours before Donald Trump’s $TRUMP investor dinner that would bar presidents, vice presidents, lawmakers and immediate families from owning enough crypto to change its code, citing growing scrutiny of political links to digital assets.
The post Maxine Waters Slams Trump’s $TRUMP Gala, Drops ‘Stop Crypto Corruption’ Bill appeared first on Cryptonews. …
Month: May 2025
XRP Ledger Welcomes First MiCA-Compliant EURØP and Brazil’s USDB Stablecoins
XRP Ledger has welcomed two stablecoins: EURØP, a MiCA-compliant euro token backed by European banks, and USDB, a dollar coin tied to Brazilian and US bonds. The launches strengthen XRPL’s role in tokenised finance, connecting institutions, DeFi and RWA markets in Europe and Latin America.
The post XRP Ledger Welcomes First MiCA-Compliant EURØP and Brazil’s USDB Stablecoins appeared first on Cryptonews. …
What we know about the Israeli embassy staff shooting
Police say the victims, a young couple, were shot by a man who shouted “free, free Palestine”.
UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands
Under the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.
Two people dead after small plane crash in San Diego neighbourhood
A home was destroyed and cars caught fire after the private aircraft crashed, forcing the evacuation of 100 people.
Trump administration ends Harvard’s ability to enrol international students
The move escalates the administration’s row with America’s oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.
On the South African road incorrectly identified as a ‘burial site’ by Trump
The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.
Investigating Israel’s strike on Gaza’s European Hospital
BBC Verify analysed footage, gathered witness testimony and spoke to munitions and legal experts to examine how one of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals came under Israeli attack.
Top Maoist leader killed as India cracks down on rebels
Twenty-seven rebels are reported to have been killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh.
Nike to raise US prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty
The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of “seasonal planning”.