OREGON JUST SIGNED A BILL INTO LAW THAT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO USE CRYPTO COLLATERAL FOR LOANS

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Oregon’s Senate Bill 167, signed into law on May 7, 2025, updates the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to recognize digital assets like cryptocurrencies as legal collateral for loans, enabling individuals to borrow against their crypto without selling it. The law introduces UCC Article 12, which defines digital assets—including crypto, tokenized records, and electronic money—and allows […]

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President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell won’t cut rates because “he’s not in love with me.”

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President Donald Trump criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, humorously attributing Powell’s decision to a lack of personal affection towards him. This reflects Trump’s ongoing frustration with the Fed’s monetary policy, particularly in the context of maintaining rates at 4.25%-4.5% despite Trump’s claims of low inflation and strong economic performance

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US Federal Regulator says regulated banks can buy, sell and custody cryptocurrency

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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidance allowing regulated banks to buy, sell, and custody cryptocurrencies, marking a significant shift in regulatory policy towards digital assets. This development is part of a broader trend where traditional financial institutions are increasingly integrating cryptocurrencies into their services, driven by the

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Missouri set to become first US state to exempt capital gains taxes on stocks, crypto and real estate

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Missouri’s new law, effective after May 7, 2025, makes it the first U.S. state to exempt capital gains taxes on stocks, crypto, and real estate, aiming to boost investment by eliminating taxes on profits from asset sales, as reported by AP News and Yahoo Finance. The legislation, led by Republican House Speaker Pro Tem Chad

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FOMC: The Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates on May 7 at 2 PM ET ( 21:00 in Bulgaria )

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The Federal Reserve’s FOMC interest rate decision on May 7, 2025, at 2 PM ET, is a critical event influencing global markets, especially cryptocurrencies, due to potential impacts on inflation and borrowing costs. Market expectations, per the trending summary, suggest rates will remain at 4.25–4.50%, with the Fed’s recent $20 billion and $42 billion bond

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NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS BECOME THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO PASS A ‘STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE’ BILL INTO LAW

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On May 6, 2025, New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to pass the ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ bill (HB 302), signed into law by Governor Kelly Ayotte, allowing the state to invest up to 5% of its public funds in Bitcoin and digital assets with a market cap over $500 billion. The bill, authored by

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Ripple is the first blockchain-powered payment provider licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority

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Ripple’s licensing by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) marks it as the first blockchain-powered payment provider in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), a hub aiming to lead global fintech innovation, as per a 2025 BusinessWire report. This move aligns with Dubai’s Blockchain Strategy, launched by Sheikh Hamdan, targeting full blockchain integration for government

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List of ISO20022-Compliant + Made in USA Cryptocurrencies:

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This highlights six cryptocurrencies ($ADA, $HBAR, $ALGO, $XRP, $XLM, $XVG) that are ISO 20022-compliant and developed in the USA, meaning they align with a global messaging standard for financial systems, enabling seamless integration with traditional banking networks. ISO 20022 compliance allows these cryptocurrencies to communicate effectively with institutional finance, potentially positioning them as key players

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Visa and Bridge launch stablecoin-backed cards across Latin America

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Visa and Bridge, a Stripe-acquired startup, launched stablecoin-backed cards in Latin America on April 30, 2025, enabling users in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Chile to spend stablecoins at any Visa-accepting merchant, bridging crypto and traditional finance. Stablecoins, pegged 1:1 to the dollar, aim to solve crypto volatility issues; Chainalysis reported a 880% global

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BILLIONAIRE CEO OF PANTERA CAPITAL SAYS BTC IS GOING TO $745,000

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The X post from DiscoverCrypto_ features a CNBC segment where Pantera Capital’s CEO, Dan Morehead, predicts Bitcoin could reach $745,000 within a decade, a bold claim reflecting his history of optimistic forecasts, like his 2021 prediction of $115,000 that didn’t materialize. Bitcoin’s price in the post is $92,441.12, down 2.63% intraday, yet Morehead’s bullish stance

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