Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
Month: June 2025
Burundi’s ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
Watch: Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store
The elephant helped himself to nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and some bananas, shopkeepers say.
Musk urges Americans to tell lawmakers to ‘kill the bill’
Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.
The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws
Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge
Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard
US president says the move to restrict foreign student visas at Harvard is to safeguard national security.
Suspected French Crypto Kidnapping Ringleader Snared in Morocco, Second Suspect Sought
Morocco has detained 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou on suspicion of directing French crypto kidnapping schemes, including the January seizure of Ledger co-founder David Balland. The notice-driven arrest shows rising offline threats to crypto holders.
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JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Crypto ETFs – Here’s What That Means
JP Morgan has updated its collateral rules to let select clients borrow against crypto ETFs, starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. It has also treated digital asset holdings as part of net-worth and liquidity tests, embedding crypto deeper into traditional credit.
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Binance CEO Hails SEC Lawsuit Dismissal as ‘Significant Win,’ Credits Trump for Crypto Shift
Binance CEO Richard Teng has welcomed the SEC’s motion to dismiss its 2023 securities complaint, framing the move as a win that eases uncertainty for the exchange and wider market. Teng said new policy direction under President Trump and a Crypto Task Force could help the US become a leading hub.
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Trump-Affiliated World Liberty Financial Airdrops Millions in USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial has surprised WLFI holders with a $47 USD1 stablecoin drop, moving over $4 million without claims or links. The live trial has proven its airdrop system and heightened scrutiny of Trump family ties as Congress debates stablecoin oversight.
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