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Trump’s Truth Social files for a Bitcoin ETF. Can BTC hit $200,000 next? Key price levels, market momentum, and political impact all point to a major shift. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Trump’s Truth Social Files for BTC ETF – How Quickly Can BTC Hit $200,000? appeared first on Cryptonews.

World Liberty Financial reportedly sent a letter after the company behind Donald Trump’s memecoin and Magic Eden announced plans to launch an “official $TRUMP wallet.” World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency platform backed by US President Donald Trump and members of his family, has reportedly issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company responsible for creating a Bitcoin wallet tied to the president’s brand. According to a June 5 Bloomberg report, WLFI sent the letter to Fight Fight Fight LLC, the company that owns Gettrumpmemes.com and is behind issuing the TRUMP memecoin. The cease-and-desist notice was reportedly issued after the non-fungible token marketplace Magic Eden and the team behind the memecoin revealed a waitlist for a crypto wallet featuring Trump’s name. Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son and a “Web3 ambassador” for WLFI, said on June 3 that the Trump Organization had “zero involvement” with the crypto wallet project, announcing that the group was planning its own launc...

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged US lawmakers to write transparency rules for artificial intelligence companies instead of granting a decade-long freeze on state regulation proposed in President Donald Trump’s technology bill. In a June 5 guest essay in The New York Times, Amodei described an internal evaluation in which Anthropic’s newest model threatened to expose […] The post Anthropic CEO calls for AI transparency, argues against Trump bill’s decade-long state regulatory freeze appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Donald Trump’s crypto agenda claims to champion financial freedom, but in reality, it consolidates power among political elites and wealthy investors, sidelining everyday users. Opinion by: Elias Vilochkin, chief product officer of ChangeNOW Bitcoin optimism is naturally running high. US President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with the UK has provided a jolt of confidence in global markets, and Bitcoin (BTC), as the ultimate borderless asset, is reaping the benefits. Unfolding behind the Trump administration’s aggressive push to deregulate the crypto industry, however, is a consolidation of power that favors the few while ignoring the many. Read more

Bitcoin hovers near $105,000 as ETF news, Binance growth, and de-dollarization boost long-term price predictions. Is a breakout next? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Eyes Breakout on Trump ETF and Global Demand appeared first on Cryptonews.

Members in two House committee hearings debated a framework for digital assets while raising concerns about the US president using his position to profit from the industry. Leadership on the US House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) seemed like they were not going to reach common ground on how to regulate digital assets amid President Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest with the industry. In a June 4 hearing, committee ranking member Maxine Waters reiterated concerns that, without clarification within the bill, Trump could use the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act to further “cash in” on crypto. The California representative cited examples of the president hosting a dinner for his top memecoin holders, who reportedly paid roughly $148 million for the opportunity to attend, and suggested that Trump could use the market structure to “put [Americans’] money in his digital wallet.” Read more

Eric and Don Jr. have denied involvement in Trump Wallet, warning against unauthorized use of the Trump name.

Pakistan has outlined a Bitcoin Reserve strategy and intends to channel 2 GW of surplus electricity into state-backed mining and AI hubs. Officials have sought U.S. expertise and investment, yet the IMF has warned that subsidized power could violate bailout rules and deepen fiscal strain. The post Pakistan Pitches Bitcoin Reserve Plan to Trump’s Crypto Team – Crypto Adoption Rising? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pakistan’s crypto minister met with Trump’s digital asset leadership to promote cross-border cooperation and outline Bitcoin-powered infrastructure plans. Pakistan’s minister of state for crypto and blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, met with Robert “Bo” Hines, executive director of US President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, during a visit to the White House. The meeting focused on boosting cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in the digital assets space. Discussions covered a broad range of topics, including Bitcoin (BTC), potential partnerships and the future of decentralized finance, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV. One key area of dialogue was Pakistan’s newly announced Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. “It is my mission to position Pakistan as a global leader in digital assets,” Saqib said after the meeting. Read more

TRON founder Justin Sun met Donald Trump Jr. at Bitcoin 2025—and TRX surged on the buzz. The post Justin Sun’s Trump Jr. Photo-Op Fuels TRX Rally—Is Political Clout the Secret Weapon for Crypto’s Next Surge? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A new YouGov/The Economist poll has reported trump's approval ratings at 44%, up one point among U.S. adults and 46% among voters. Conducted 23–26 May, it coincides with VP JD Vance's pledge to scrap the SEC’s enforcement-centric approach to crypto. The post Trump’s Approval Ratings Hit 44% as Vance Declares War on Crypto ‘Lawfare’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s private dinner gala with the top 220 holders of his memecoin, which generated controversy from its announcement, took place on May 22. But what was touted as “the most exclusive invitation in the world” elicited mixed and wide-ranging responses from its attendees. While some complained about the quality of the food […] The post Trump’s controversial memecoin dinner elicited mixed responses from attendees appeared first on CryptoSlate.

President Donald Trump’s use of the presidential seal at a $TRUMP memecoin investor dinner may violate federal law. President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny after speaking at a private event for top investors in his $TRUMP memecoin while standing behind a lectern emblazoned with the official presidential seal — a move that may violate federal law. The event took place Thursday at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where Trump addressed 220 investors in his cryptocurrency project. According to US law, the presidential seal cannot be used in any manner that could imply government approval or sponsorship. Violators can face fines or up to six months in prison. Read more

The Trump gala has prompted 35 House Democrats to urge the DOJ to examine whether a $TRUMP coin dinner for 220 investors at Trump National Golf Club has breached bribery law or the emoluments clause amid foreign-influence worries after Justin Sun emerged as the top investor. The post Trump’s $TRUMP Coin Gala Under Fire: Lawmakers Push For DOJ Inquiry Ethics of Exclusive Dinner appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democrats are insisting that the bill be amended to include protections against corruption by Trump and his inner circle members.

Crypto Regulation has shifted sharply this week. Judge Torres has rebuffed the SEC-Ripple bid to settle, citing strict standards. The Senate has moved the GENIUS Act toward a federal stablecoin framework, while Trump’s $150 m meme coin dinner has raised concerns over political funding transparency. The post This Week in Crypto Regulation: Judge Torres Blocks SEC-Ripple Deal, and Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Outrage appeared first on Cryptonews.

The controversial Trump memecoin dinner saw a number of crypto entrepreneurs, as well as sports stars and even anonymous influencers. The top 220 holders of US President Donald Trump’s memecoin met yesterday at the president’s golf course in Virginia for an exclusive dinner and purported meet-and-greet. Attendees spent a grand total of $148 million for an “ultra-exclusive VIP reception with the president,” which crypto industry advocates and critics alike saw as a potential opportunity to discuss crypto policy with the president.  The crowd contained a number of foreign crypto executives and influencers who otherwise would not have access to the US president, raising questions around corruption and foreign influence.  Read more

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will reportedly back efforts to amend the stablecoin bill to add guardrails against Trump crypto ties. Though a majority of members of the US Senate voted to advance a bill to regulate payment stablecoins on May 20, high-ranking Democrats are planning to propose an amendment to the legislation to address President Donald Trump’s connections to the cryptocurrency industry. According to a May 22 Axios report, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley will file an amendment to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, to block a US president from profiting from stablecoins. The proposed amendment would come after 18 Democrats sided with Republicans in the Senate in voting to advance the bill on May 20 after it failed a procedural vote on May 8. “Passing the GENIUS Act without our anti-corruption amendment stamps a Congressional seal of approval on Trump selling access and influence to the ...

Donald Trump is preparing to host up to 220 people at his golf club, with access tied to his memecoin purchases. California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to introduce legislation “to block [Donald] Trump’s memecoin and stop his crypto corruption.” In a May 22 notice, Waters said the Stop Trading, Retention, and Unfair Market Payoffs (TRUMP) in Crypto Act of 2025 bill would be aimed at blocking the US president, vice president, members of Congress and their families from engaging in “crypto crime.” The US lawmaker referred to Trump and his wife, Melania, issuing personal memecoins in January, his family launching a stablecoin, USD1, through the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, and the president attempting to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve as his sons back a BTC mining venture. “Donald Trump is preparing to dine with the top donors of his memecoin who’ve made him, and his family, richer,” said Waters, adding: Re...

Trump adviser David Sacks says the GENIUS Act will pass the Senate with bipartisan support, potentially unlocking trillions in demand for US Treasurys. David Sacks, US President Donald Trump’s top adviser on crypto and artificial intelligence, said the administration expects the stablecoin bill to clear the Senate with bipartisan backing. “We have every expectation now that it’s going to pass,” Sacks told CNBC on May 21, following a key procedural vote that saw 15 Democrats join Republicans to clear the filibuster threshold. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act is the most advanced federal effort yet to establish a legal framework for dollar-pegged digital assets. Read more