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US and El Salvador held a high-level meeting to strengthen cooperation on Bitcoin and digital assets. They discussed ways to work together on Bitcoin innovation and develop clearer crypto regulations.

US authorities seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace accused of selling over 15 million stolen credit cards and earning $17 million. The site promoted itself by leaking card data to attract cybercriminals.

California has passed a bill to claim inactive cryptocurrency from exchange accounts after three years with no user activity. The assets will not be sold but held safely until owners reclaim them.

Circle raised $1.1 billion in its IPO after pricing shares at $31 due to strong investor demand. The listing puts the stablecoin firm on the New York Stock Exchange, with major backing from BlackRock and ARK.

Elon Musk, with Rep. John Rose, is urging Americans to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it undoes past spending cuts. The bill passed the House but faces Senate pushback, raising questions about Musk’s shift from ally to critic.

The SEC is changing how it regulates crypto by creating clear rules instead of using tough enforcement. Chairman Paul Atkins says the goal is to protect investors while helping crypto and blockchain grow in the UK and beyond.

Crypto lobbying groups are rallying behind the GENIUS Act as it barrels toward a critical Senate vote this week, with top advocacy groups calling on lawmakers to focus on passing the bill which could grant the U.S their long-awaited regulatory clarity.

Taiwanese and US authorities are seizing millions in digital assets and properties linked to a man running a $100 million dark web drug market. His sentencing has been postponed as he cooperates with prosecutors by providing key information.

The SEC said common crypto staking practices on proof-of-stake blockchains are not considered securities transactions. This new guidance gives more clarity to stakers and companies, though it is not legally binding and doesn't cover all types of staking.

Tesla’s stock jumped over 2% in overnight trading to $364 after CEO Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration