Caroline Pham has clarified that the CFTC’s support for innovation does not weaken enforcement, warning crypto firms that fraud and theft will face prosecution. Her comments have come as four commissioners prepare to leave and Brian Quintenz awaits confirmation under the Trump administration.
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Donald Trump Pledges ‘Clear, Simple’ Onchain Rules Before Imminent GENIUS Act Vote
Donald Trump has vowed to make America the “crypto capital,” criticizing Biden’s approach and listing measures such as ending Operation Chokepoint 2.0, creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and backing the GENIUS Act, which faces a Senate vote on June 17 amid questions over his stablecoin links.
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Charles Hoskinson Eyes $100M Treasury Shift – Will Stablecoins Rescue Cardano’s TVL?
Charles Hoskinson has detailed a proposal to convert $100M of ADA from the Cardano treasury into stablecoins and Bitcoin, saying added liquidity could draw broader DeFi use. He has proposed a sovereign-style fund with an elected board and regulated asset-manager partnerships.
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Ethereum Foundation Stakes $1.25M War Chest to Shield Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm
Ethereum Foundation donates $500,000 and matches up to $750,000 in community funds for Tornado Cash co-founder.
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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran
Israel’s wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they’ve caused.
Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fight
Israel’s prime minister said Iran’s nuclear capability posed a “clear and present danger”, while Iran’s president promised a “powerful” response.
‘My kids are the reason I’m alive’: Backstage with Shakira
Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is “painful” as she talks to the BBC in Miami.
‘Traffic saved me’: Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes
Bhoomi Chauhan was running late and airline staff wouldn’t let her board Air India flight 171.
North Korea claims warship launch successful on second try
The 5,000-ton destroyer was damaged when it capsized during the first attempted launch in May.
Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution
The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.