Topic: #policy
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Ripple wins MiCA approval from Luxembourg, eyes EU expansion
Ripple received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider license under the EU's MiCA regulation, clearing the path to offer stablecoin payment systems across Europe.
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Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs; $166B refund exposure emerges
The Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's tariff structure in a 6-3 ruling on February 20, 2026, opening the door to $166 billion in potential refunds. The administration has since reimposed tariffs under a different legal mechanism, drawing fresh court challenges and fueling Bitcoin volatility.
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Trump signs executive order to accelerate AI in military and intelligence
President Trump signed an executive order on June 2 directing federal agencies to rapidly deploy advanced AI systems across military and intelligence operations, while establishing a 30-day pre-release review window for frontier AI models.
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Clarity Act gains law enforcement backing as Senate pushes digital asset regulation
The Blockchain Association held an advocacy event Thursday highlighting law enforcement backing for the Crypto Clarity Act, which imposes stricter anti-money laundering rules on digital asset exchanges. Critics question the credibility of the endorsement letter.
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OpenAI, Anthropic push Congress to regulate synthetic DNA sales
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft released an open letter calling for Congress to mandate screening and tracking of synthetic DNA and RNA orders, citing AI's growing capability to lower barriers for bioweapon design.
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FCA warns Premier League clubs over unauthorized crypto sponsorships
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority warned Premier League soccer clubs about sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto firms, saying clubs could face legal liability and reputational damage if they enable such promotions.
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CFTC approves Kalshi bitcoin perpetual futures, clears U.S. crypto perps
The CFTC has approved Kalshi to list bitcoin perpetual futures contracts and issued a no-action letter to Coinbase, establishing the regulatory framework for perpetuals in the U.S. crypto market.
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House subcommittee modernizes Bank Secrecy Act amid crypto surge
A House Financial Services subcommittee heard testimony Thursday on scaling back the Bank Secrecy Act, with crypto firms and policy experts divided over whether to reform or repeal the 1970 anti-money-laundering law as threats escalate.