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Ripple deploys Capitol mobile campaign as CLARITY Act faces delays
A mobile advertising truck emblazoned with "On the road to Clarity" is circling the U.S. Capitol, marking Ripple’s latest push to keep the stalled CLARITY Act in the sights of lawmakers. The campaign arrives as the Senate’s unexpected recess and shifting legislative priorities narrow the window for crypto reform.
Story Protocol rebrands as DATA Foundation to target AI training market
Story Protocol has pivoted its core mission, rebranding as the DATA Foundation to build an infrastructure layer for verified AI training data. The project is moving away from broad intellectual property licensing to address the critical supply shortage of high-quality, traceable information required by frontier artificial intelligence labs.
Democrats decry GOP Medicaid hearing as political cover for budget cuts
Conflict is brewing on Capitol Hill as Democrats and healthcare advocates label a Republican-led hearing on Medicaid fraud a "sham." Critics argue the proceedings serve as a tactical diversion from the party's broader legislative agenda, which has already stripped health insurance from over 5 million Americans since last summer.
Kraken and Maple Deploy Bankruptcy-Remote Crypto Lending Facility
Kraken has partnered with on-chain asset manager Maple to launch an institutional warehouse financing facility, importing traditional structured credit mechanics into the digital asset sector. The initiative utilizes a bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicle (SPV) funded with USDC to scale crypto-backed lending without requiring additional balance-sheet capital from the exchange.
Supreme Court Upholds Border Metering, Sotomayor Warns of Fatal Outcome
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court empowered the Trump administration to block asylum seekers from even presenting their cases at U.S. ports of entry. The decision, which narrowly interprets the legal definition of arriving in the country, prompted Justice Sonia Sotomayor to deliver a rare and blistering oral dissent from the bench.
Strategy Director Jarrod Patten Offloads Shares as MSTR Hits Yearly Low
Director Jarrod Patten liquidated another 1,500 shares of Strategy as the company’s stock price plummeted to a 52-week low near $86. This latest move continues a months-long insider selling streak, further stoking investor anxiety as the firm faces both mounting legal scrutiny and a weakening Bitcoin market.
SpaceX Debt Expansion Triggers Market Bubble Fears
SpaceX has expanded its bond offering to $25 billion just weeks after its public debut, prompting Allianz Chief Investment Officer Ludovic Subran to warn of potential market overheating. The move, coming as the company's stock sits 30% below its post-IPO peak, has intensified scrutiny over its aggressive growth valuation.
Trump Mandates Glyphosate Production, Defying MAHA Campaign Promises
President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to mandate the manufacture of glyphosate, a move that directly contradicts the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda championed by his administration. The decision forces the production of a herbicide the World Health Organization labeled as probably carcinogenic to humans in 2015.
Senators Challenge Trump's Glyphosate Immunity Order
As the Supreme Court weighs a pivotal case regarding liability for cancer-linked weedkillers, Senators Martin Heinrich and Cory Booker introduced legislation on Wednesday to void a recent executive order. The bill seeks to dismantle a federal immunity shield that currently protects manufacturers of glyphosate from civil lawsuits.
House Rejects Pesticide Shield, Yet Farm Bill Faces Sharp Criticism
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives successfully stripped a controversial liability shield for pesticide manufacturers from the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Thursday. Despite this victory, progressive lawmakers and activists warn the broader legislation still serves corporate interests at the expense of public health.
Trump Administration Backs Bayer in Supreme Court Roundup Battle
The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to intervene in a high-stakes legal battle, filing a brief that seeks to shield Roundup manufacturer Bayer from thousands of state-level lawsuits alleging the herbicide causes cancer, despite previous campaign promises to curb the influence of powerful agricultural chemical companies.
ICC Judges Sue Trump Administration Over Targeted Sanctions
Three International Criminal Court judges have launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of sanctions imposed via a 2025 executive order. The plaintiffs argue the measures are an unlawful attempt to intimidate the judiciary and obstruct investigations into alleged war crimes by American and Israeli forces.
Supreme Court Weighs Bayer's Bid to Shield Roundup from Cancer Lawsuits
As activists gathered outside the Supreme Court on Monday, justices heard arguments in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a pivotal case that could effectively strip cancer patients of their right to sue the makers of the herbicide Roundup for failing to warn users about potential health risks.
Supreme Court Rules for Monsanto in Major Roundup Cancer Liability Case
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a 7-2 victory to Bayer on Thursday, ruling that federal law preempts state-level failure-to-warn claims against the company’s Roundup weedkiller. The decision effectively bars thousands of cancer victims from seeking damages in state courts for the company's refusal to include cancer warnings on its glyphosate-based products.
Michael Saylor Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Threat as Strategy Stock Slides
As Strategy shares cratered below $100 this week, the Rosen Law Firm launched an investigation into the company’s disclosures, signaling a potential class-action lawsuit. The scrutiny arrives as the firm’s aggressive Bitcoin-backed treasury model faces mounting pressure from both market volatility and skeptical analysts.
ICE Agents Confront Poll Worker Over Social Media Post
Two federal immigration agents entered a Syracuse polling place on Tuesday to pressure a worker into deleting an Instagram post, marking a tense intersection of government surveillance and election administration. The agents arrived on-site, demanding Paigelynne Gonyea remove content that called for the indictment of an officer involved in a fatal shooting.
Arizona GOP Proposes Deploying ICE Agents to Polling Places
Arizona state senators will consider a proposal this week that mandates all 15 counties sign agreements with federal immigration authorities to station agents at polling sites. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Jake Hoffman, aims to have federal personnel present at all locations where ballots are cast or deposited.
Trump Disputes US Role in Iran School Massacre Amid Cover-Up Fears
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the possibility that the US military was responsible for a February missile strike that killed over 100 schoolchildren in Minab, Iran. His remarks directly contradict preliminary Pentagon findings, physical evidence from the site, and the conclusions of outside analysts investigating the tragedy.
USPS Chief Ties Mail-In Ballot Delivery to Handover of Voter Rolls
Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service would block the delivery of mail-in ballots in states that refuse to surrender their private voter lists to the Trump administration, a stance drawing immediate accusations of unconstitutional coercion from Democratic lawmakers and legal experts.
American Bitcoin Corp Approves Reverse Stock Split Amid Market Slump
Shareholders at American Bitcoin Corp have greenlit a 1-for-15 reverse stock split, a move designed to buoy the company's per-share trading price. The decision emerged from the firm's 2026 annual meeting, where investors also solidified the board’s composition and finalized the appointment of its independent auditor.
Dual Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela as Rescue Efforts Scramble
Two massive earthquakes, striking just 39 seconds apart, have leveled buildings across Venezuela and left at least 164 people dead. As emergency crews comb through the wreckage in and near Caracas, officials warn the death toll will likely climb into the thousands as the full scope of the destruction emerges.
Senate Recess Squeezes Timeline for CLARITY Act
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is signaling a legislative standoff after the Senate adjourned until July 13, effectively tightening the window for the CLARITY Act. With lawmakers heading home for the holiday break, the crucial crypto market structure bill faces significant delays in a crowded pre-August calendar.
SushiSwap Adds Decentralized Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Orders
Traders on SushiSwap can now automate risk management through a new dSLTP integration powered by Orbs. The feature, which functions across Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and Katana, allows users to execute stop-loss and take-profit orders without relying on centralized servers or surrendering custody of their digital assets.
Rakuten Wallet Brings Shiba Inu into Japan’s Physical Retail Space
Moving beyond digital trading screens, Rakuten Wallet is casting Shiba Inu as a tangible brand ambassador. The exchange confirmed it is producing a physical coin replica of SHIB for its “Real Coin” series, marking a strategic attempt to anchor the meme token within Japan’s massive consumer retail ecosystem.
Zebec Network Targets Institutional DeFi with 2026 Compliance Roadmap
Zebec Network has launched a 2026 institutional compliance initiative, aiming to bridge the gap between legacy payroll infrastructure and programmable blockchain settlements. The strategy centers on achieving rigorous regulatory certifications and integrating with traditional financial networks to facilitate real-time, compliant wage disbursements at scale.
Indonesia Imposes Certification Mandates on Crypto Influencers
Under the newly issued Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 6 of 2026, social media personalities in Indonesia must now hold formal competency certification to promote cryptocurrencies or digital financial assets, marking a decisive shift toward stricter oversight of online financial marketing.
SBI Holdings Moves to Fully Acquire Crypto Exchange Bitbank
Financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has signed a definitive share transfer agreement to acquire Bitbank, marking a significant consolidation of Japan’s digital asset landscape. The deal transforms the exchange into a wholly owned subsidiary of the SBI Group, further integrating crypto services into the firm’s expansive banking and securities infrastructure.
Senate Republicans Pivot After Trump Confrontation Over Iran War Powers
Two Republican senators reversed their stance on a war powers resolution Wednesday, bowing to intense pressure from President Donald Trump. After being branded as losers who provided comfort to the enemy, the lawmakers abandoned their previous support for limiting military involvement in Iran to align with the White House.
Trump Cites Military Spending as Reason to End Federal Social Programs
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States cannot afford domestic necessities like childcare, Medicaid, and Medicare because the federal government must prioritize military protection and ongoing conflicts. The blunt admission at a White House lunch framed the nation's fiscal constraints as a direct trade-off between foreign warfare and public welfare.
China issues death sentence in $7M crypto-laundering narcotics case
A Chinese court has sentenced drug trafficker Li Mobo to death after investigators uncovered a sophisticated scheme to move 48 million yuan—roughly $7.04 million—across borders using cryptocurrency. The ruling highlights a sweeping national campaign targeting the intersection of illicit narcotics proceeds and decentralized digital finance.