🏛️ Regulation & Law

U.S. senators introduced a long-awaited crypto bill to clarify federal rules on digital assets.

• The draft legislation aims to define when tokens are securities vs commodities and gives the CFTC authority over spot markets, while tightening how stablecoins and rewards are regulated — including restricting interest-paying features. �

Reuters

🌍 Security & Crime

A U.S. official says **North Korea likely stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency last year, highlighting continued concerns about state-sponsored crypto hacks funding illicit programs. �

Korea Joongang Daily

🪙 New Token Launch

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYCToken,” intended by its creators to fund anti-antisemitism efforts and other causes, though local leaders have been skeptical. �

New York Post

📊 Market & Industry Trends (Latest data)

Here’s what broader crypto news feeds are saying today:

🔹 Bitcoin & market sentiment: Prices are currently range-bound near key levels as traders watch U.S. economic data and regulatory developments. �

🔹 Stablecoin & institutional activity: Major firms (including Franklin Templeton and banks) are adjusting strategies around stablecoin use and crypto infrastructure. �

🔹 Crypto scams rising: A new report estimates a record ~$17 billion stolen in crypto scams in 2025, with impersonation and AI-enabled fraud surging. �

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