Cryptocurrencies have rallied as Trump has unveiled a “maxed-out” U.S.–UK trade deal showing a softer tariff stance. Bitcoin has topped $100,000 and altcoins have followed, though analysts note low volume may bring short-term swings as markets await more details.
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Scott Bessent Ignites Capitol Showdown with Historic Crypto Bill Endorsement
Scott Bessent has told lawmakers in a House hearing that the United States should remain the premier venue for digital assets, praising new crypto proposals and saying stablecoin rules could bolster dollar use. Draft legislation has arrived amid Democratic protests over conflicts of interest.
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USD1 Stablecoin Blasts 1,540% to $2.1B – Will Trump-Tied Token Keep Its Peg?
USD1 has grown from $128 m to more than $2.1 bn within days, driven by sizeable BNB-Chain mints and MGX’s agreement to use the token for a $2 bn Binance investment. Backed by WLFI, the dollar-pegged coin now ranks seventh by market cap, has drawn investors across Europe, Asia and Latin America, and has been listed fee-free on HTX.
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Shock as missing South African journalist’s decomposed body found
Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.
Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.
Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045
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Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem
The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.
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US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya
The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country “immediately”.