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U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins

In a landmark move for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act (S.1582) on June 17, 2025, with a decisive 68-30 vote, establishing the first comprehensive federal framework to regulate stablecoins—digital currencies like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to the U.S. dollar. The legislation, which cleared a procedural hurdle on June 11 with a 68-30 vote, aims to...

$USDC, $USDT, Crypto regulation, Front page, News, Stablecoins

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Tron Goes Public in U.S. via $210M Reverse Merger with Nasdaq-Listed SRM

Reverse Merger Announced: Tron will go public in the U.S. through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, rebranding as Tron Inc. Financial Details: The deal includes a $100M equity investment, potentially rising to $210M with warrants, to buy TRX tokens for a crypto treasury. Market Impact: TRX surged 2–10% to $0.287–$0.29, with SRM’s stock soaring 533.79% on June 16, 2025. Key Players: Justin Sun will advise Tron Inc., with...

Cryptocurrencies, Eric Trump, Front page, Tron

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World Liberty Financial Debuts $USD1 Stablecoin on TRON Network

World Liberty Financial has officially launched the $USD1 stablecoin. The new coin is built on the TRON blockchain, known for low fees and fast settlements. $USD1 is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars, held in regulated U.S. bank accounts. Aims to provide a stable digital dollar for global remittances, payments, and trading. Part of a trend of rising stablecoin adoption, especially in emerging markets. World Liberty...

Front page, News, Stablecoins, World Liberty Financial

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Crypto ATM Scams Surge in Australia

New Regulations: AUSTRAC imposes $5,000 transaction limits, enhanced customer due diligence, and mandatory scam warnings on crypto ATMs. Harro’s Empires Sanctioned: The small South Australian crypto ATM operator had its registration revoked for non-compliance. Scam Statistics: Australians lost $3 million to crypto ATM scams in the past year, with 72% of victims aged over 50. Common Scams: Romance, investment, and extortion scams...

Crypto ATM, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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SEC Drops Binance Lawsuit and Greenlights Staking Networks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, on May 29, 2025, marking a shift in regulatory approach. The SEC reportedly clarified that certain staking activities on proof-of-stake networks do not constitute securities transactions, reducing uncertainty for projects like Ethereum and Solana. These moves signal a potential thaw...

Binance, Front page, News, Staking

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