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Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation

Trump appoints FTX and BlockFi legal veteran James McDonald to lead New York district

Lawmakers face tight deadline to resolve issues for Clarity Act before July 4

Mike Selig: CFTC enables onshore perpetual contracts, self-certification sparks innovation, and regulatory clarity is key for crypto growth | Bankless

US government allows key data center regulation to expire in September

Trump administration blocks foreign access to Anthropic’s AI models, sparking decentralized AI token rally

Lawmakers race to pass Clarity Act before congressional deadline

SEC Proposes Reg NMS Rule Changes That Could Affect Tokenized Stock Trading

Curaçao makes World Cup debut as tiny island builds parallel ambitions in crypto regulation

Trump names James M. McDonald as US Attorney for Southern District of New York

Trump abandons main provisions of Iran nuclear deal, and crypto markets feel the aftershocks

Jason Yanowitz: Transparency and trust are vital for crypto growth, tokenization is reshaping financial markets, and regulation is necessary for industry maturity | Bell Curve

Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector with mandatory registration and annual fees

CFTC sues New Mexico over federal jurisdiction infringement

Jay Clayton emerges as key advisor to President Trump in second term

SEC Market Structure Proposal Draws Attention From Tokenized Stock Advocates

SpaceX prices largest IPO ever at $135, trades at $177 on Hyperliquid

Gary Gensler Backs States in Fight Over Prediction Market Regulation

Kalshi hires more staff in Washington to build political capital

Union Pacific CEO responds to Trump idea for U.S. stake in $71.5 billion railroad mega merger: ‘We do not need anybody’s help to do this’

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena rejected the idea of government stake participation in the UP-Norfolk Southern merger, stating the railroad does not require external assistance to complete the $71.5 billion deal. Vena indicated he has not had direct conversations with Trump regarding a proposed 15% federal equity stake in the transaction.

SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee

The SEC appointed five new members to its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee for four-year terms, expanding the committee to 20 members. The committee provides guidance on regulations affecting small business access to capital markets.

Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission

Apple reported $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, a modest increase from $1.3 trillion the previous year, with $149 billion attributed to digital goods sales. The company highlighted that 90% of transactions occur without Apple taking a commission, reflecting its efforts to address regulatory scrutiny and developer concerns regarding App Store policies.

Nick Saban to Congress: college sports is the biggest, baddest Ferrari’ going 150 mph toward the Grand Canyon. ‘Somebody needs to tap the brakes’

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban testified before Congress warning that college athletics faces a crisis requiring regulatory intervention, comparing the sport's current trajectory to a Ferrari heading toward a cliff. Senator Ted Cruz endorsed pending legislation as 'the last, best hope' for the industry, though the SEC and Big Ten—the conferences with most leverage to block reform—notably abstained from the hearing.

The two most powerful conferences in college sports just pulled the rug on Congress

The Big Ten and SEC conferences have not addressed a key provision in proposed legislation that would allow conferences to pool media rights, potentially signaling resistance to Congressional oversight of college sports. This omission suggests the two most powerful conferences may be deliberately sidestepping regulatory requirements being debated in Washington.

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