Early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver has asked the European Court of Human Rights to block his U.S. Tax Extradition. He has said Spain ignored legal safeguards in approving transfer on allegations he has evaded $48 m taxes from a 2017 bitcoin sale, highlighting ongoing policy uncertainty.
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Month: July 2025
Crypto Week Could Unlock “Trillions” as U.S. Bills Seek to Clarify Digital Assets
During Crypto Week, U.S. representatives have advanced the CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti-CBDC acts, steps that would clarify SEC or CFTC oversight, require one-to-one stablecoin backing and ban a Federal Reserve CBDC, showing momentum toward broader regulation despite procedural and political hurdles.
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How Trump woke me up for surprise interview – and the key takeaways
The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer – and showed his reflective side.
Canada’s PM wants to fast-track ‘nation building’ – but can he?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development projects.
‘Sparring in space’ – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country’s finances.
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival’s main stage, just two days before it opens.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but ‘highly unlikely’ he will
The US president admitted he had broached sacking Jerome Powell but rowed back on removing him hours later.
Why Is Crypto Up Today? – July 16, 2025
The crypto market is up today, with BTC and ETH moving above $118,000 and $3,000, respectively. But inflows alone will not propel BTC to $150,000 swiftly, analysts say.
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US deports five ‘barbaric’ migrants to Eswatini
The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.