George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn’t Show
Former U.S. congressman George Santos publicly promised he would attend President Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then quietly bet on Kalshi that he would not, according to people familiar with his trades. The prediction market froze his account and referred the case to two federal regulators, both of whom have opened insider-trading … Read more
Community Clashes Over Strategy’s First Bitcoin Sale in 4 Years as MSTR Craters 7%
Strategy Inc. sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 for roughly $2.5 million, its first disclosed net bitcoin disposal since December 2022, according to a June 1 Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For the first time in four years, Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the man who built … Read more
CFTC follows SEC in scrapping ‘no-deny’ policy for settlements
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions. Go to Source
SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenged broad oversight of blockchain infrastructure, arguing securities rules should not automatically reach neutral networks, open-source code, or noncustodial tools. Her remarks framed crypto regulation around control, custody, and discretion. Why the SEC’s Blockchain Boundary Fight Could Reshape Crypto Rules A June 3 speech from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) … Read more
XRP Falls Sharply as Traders Brace for Deeper Crypto Sell-Off
XRP extended its decline, testing support near the $1.14 level, as heavy long liquidations, persistent selling pressure, and a series of lower highs reinforced the cryptocurrency’s bearish market structure. XRP Price Slides as Selling Pressure Intensifies At 10:09 p.m. on June 3, XRP was trading at $1.15712, extending a sharp decline that has dominated recent … Read more
Ripple Expands RLUSD Into Turkey as a $200B Crypto Market Signals Bigger Stablecoin Demand
RLUSD, Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, has launched in Turkey via local crypto platforms, giving enterprises regulated access to digital dollars. The rollout supports payments, liquidity, collateral management, and tokenization in a market with roughly $200 billion in annual crypto volume. RLUSD Enters Turkey Through Local Platforms Serving Crypto Users Ripple said its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is … Read more
$1.2B Liquidated as Bitcoin Tests $62.5K Support Amid Sharp Crypto Selloff
Bitcoin hovered under the $63,000 mark late June 3 after a steep selloff erased more than $1.2 billion in leveraged crypto positions during the past 24 hours. Data from Coinglass shows total liquidations reached approximately $1.12 billion over the last day, with long traders absorbing the overwhelming majority of the damage. Nearly $949 million in … Read more
Robert Kiyosaki Asks How Government Taking 40% of Your Money Still Ends up Trillions in Debt
Robert Kiyosaki questioned how a government that takes “40% of everyone’s money” can still accumulate massive debt. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author pointed to America’s growing debt burden, arguing that strong tax collections have not prevented Washington from borrowing heavily. Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Turns a 40% Tax Claim Into a Debt Warning … Read more
160 National Security Veterans Back CLARITY Act as Senate Crypto Battle Reaches Critical Stage
Pressure over the CLARITY Act is rising as 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals back the crypto market structure bill. The Senate faces growing calls to advance rules tying digital asset oversight to national security. Crypto Rules Debate Intensifies as Senate Faces CLARITY Act Pressure Pressure is rising in Washington over the … Read more