Ripple CEO Sees Stablecoins Exploding Globally, Calls for Rapid US Regulation

Ripple’s CEO pushes for urgent U.S. action as stablecoins skyrocket globally, warning that without clear rules, America risks falling behind in the digital currency race. Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Act Fast as Stablecoins Erupt Worldwide Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse raised alarms on social media platform X Thursday, following the U.S. Senate’s failure to…

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Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart

Means’ nomination was announced on Wednesday after Trump withdrew his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor whose résumé has been questioned in recent weeks. “Casey has impeccable ‘MAHA’ credentials, and will work closely with our wonderful Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to ensure a successful implementation…

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Crypto News You May Have Missed | May 10, 2025

From Meta’s renewed interest in entering crypto to CZ confirming a filing for presidential pardon, here is a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. Meta, the parent company of social media apps Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is quietly re-entering the crypto space three years after abandoning its high-profile Libra project, which…

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Wormhole legal chief has concerns

Cathy Yoon commended Commissioner Peirce’s remarks on crypto regulation but expressed concerns over her idea of a regulatory sandbox. The Securities and Exchange Commission has radically shifted its policy on crypto, bringing voices such as that of Commissioner Hester M. Peirce to the forefront. However, some still believe that her pro-crypto approach has important limitations….

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Scaling startups in the European market

From cybersecurity and aerospace to generative 3D, startup leaders are scaling ambitious companies from European soil and taking on global markets. In this conversation at the StrictlyVC event in Athens, we talked to three founders about what it takes to go from idea to impact while navigating the continent’s unique challenges — and why building…

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Goldman Sachs doubles down on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, boosting holdings to $1.4B in Q1 2025

Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust to 30.8 million shares worth over $1.4 billion. IBIT leads Bitcoin ETFs with approximately $62.8 billion in assets under management. Share this article Goldman Sachs has grown its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 28%, disclosing a holding of 30.8 million…

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