Crypto regulation has tightened worldwide: SEC Chair Paul Atkins has pledged a coherent rulebook, Gibraltar and Bullish have introduced a regulated derivatives regime, and bipartisan US lawmakers have questioned tax rules, stablecoin standards and Trump-linked dealings.
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Month: May 2025
Saudi Central Bank Secures $60B Bitcoin Exposure via Strategy Stake
Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank has confirmed a 25,656-share purchase of Strategy, mirroring Norway’s wealth-fund playbook and giving the Kingdom indirect exposure to 568,840 Bitcoin, valued near $60 billion. The step coincides with Saudi leadership of MENA’s crypto growth despite sparse domestic rules.
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WLFI Slams Senate’s USD1 Stablecoin Inquiry as Trump Links Spark National-Security Alarm
World Liberty Financial has publicly rebuffed a Senate investigation into the USD1 stablecoin’s governance, security risks and alleged Trump links. The firm, via BakerHostetler, has said USD1 is fully backed by U.S. Treasuries, transparent, and not connected to the Trump meme coin.
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ICC prosecutor steps aside until sexual misconduct probe ends
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash
Masra’s party the Transformers say their leader’s detention took place “outside of any known judicial procedure”.
The poison paradox: How Australia’s deadliest animals save lives
The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.
Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday’s final draws near.
Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo freak-offs
The rapper’s ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.
Ethereum Flashes Extreme Undervaluation – CryptoQuant Eyes 38% ETH/BTC Rally Soon
CryptoQuant has reported that the ETH/BTC price ratio has surged 38 % from a January 2020 low, placing Ethereum in what the firm calls an extreme undervaluation zone. Rising ETF allocations and the lowest ETH exchange inflow ratio since 2020 point to stronger demand and lighter selling pressure.
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