BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.
Year: 2025
Hegseth rails against ‘beardos’ and ‘woke’ in gathering of US generals
Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa’s death are being investigated by the French authorities.
Trump peace plan ‘ignores interests of Palestinian people’, Hamas official tells BBC
A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying it “serves Israel’s interests”.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump’s Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness
The plan is a significant moment – but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don’t.
Poland Passes Controversial Crypto Law, Industry Voices Warn of “Overregulation”
Poland has passed stricter measures on digital assets under a MiCA reading. The crypto community has raised concerns that the law could deter smart-contract work and push firms abroad while officials cite consumer protection.
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TradFi Giant Deutsche Börse Taps Circle for Major European Stablecoin Push
Deutsche Börse has reached an MoU with Circle to integrate USDC and EURC into EU market infrastructure under MiCA. The plan has linked token payments with 360T’s 3DX, Clearstream custody, and Crypto Finance, following Circle’s EMI approval to issue across the bloc.
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Stripe Bridge Unveils Stablecoin Platform – Can Any Business Now Mint Its Own Token?
Stripe has unveiled Open Issuance from its Bridge subsidiary, enabling businesses to create and manage customizable stablecoins with one-for-one swap liquidity, security and compliance support, and reserve choices spanning cash and U.S. Treasuries via partners such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Superstate.
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Corrupt LA Deputy Weaponized Badge for ‘Crypto Godfather’ in Terrifying Extortion Racket
Prosecutors have described how a former LA sheriff’s deputy has worked with a promoter in coercion and fraud; the case has advanced toward sentencing, adding new detail to LA … deputy … crypto links across several incidents.
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Altcoin Season Watch: Aster’s +40% Week, Hyperliquid Pressure, XPL Perps
Altcoin season has unfolded with Aster, Hyperliquid, and XPL each attracting flows for different reasons. Aster has gained from listings and whale moves, Hyperliquid remains tied to derivatives, and XPL has risen through perpetuals before spot access, illustrating the rotation of speculative capital.
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