NPR Disbands Dedicated Climate Desk, Integrates It into National Desk
NPR has dissolved its standalone climate team, folding its work into the broader National Desk, signaling a shift away from specialized environmental coverage.
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Crypto & Fintech
Blockchain Association Pushes Senate to Advance CLARITY Act with Support from Former Officials
The Blockchain Association, backed by 160 ex-security and law enforcement experts, urged Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act, highlighting its role in combating crypto-related financial crime.
Trade & Tariffs
Israel’s Defense Exports Reach Record High Amid Global Boycotts and War
Despite ongoing conflict and international restrictions, Israel’s defense exports surged to a record $19.2 billion in 2025, sharply contrasting with Russia’s declining arms sales.
Markets & Macro
Treasury Secretary Supports Summer Push for CLARITY Act as Bitcoin Reserve Progresses Cautiously
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled executive backing for advancing the CLARITY Act this summer while describing the federal Bitcoin reserve plan as progressing with measured caution.
AI & Tech Regulation
Southern Poverty Law Center accuses DOJ of breaching grand jury secrecy in new filing
The Southern Poverty Law Center alleges the Justice Department improperly leaked a superseding indictment to the media before it was docketed, violating court secrecy rules.
Crypto & Fintech
Mastercard Integrates Crypto Settlement into Global Payment Network with Six Stablecoins
Mastercard now allows regulated stablecoin settlement on its payment network, enabling around-the-clock transaction clearing on eight blockchain platforms.
Crypto & Fintech
EU Crypto Firms Face License Deadline as MiCA Transitional Period Ends
Crypto asset service providers in the EU must secure MiCA authorization by July 1 or halt operations, as regulators prepare to enforce new licensing rules without grace periods.
Crypto & Fintech
Hyperliquid’s $41M Whale Buying and New ETF Spark Debate on Sustained Demand
Large holders continue to accumulate Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as Grayscale launches a Hyperliquid Staking ETF, expanding access but leaving questions about long-term investor interest.
Corporate Power
Payward Services Enables Retail Investors to Access US IPOs via Tokenized Shares
Payward Services will offer retail investors tokenized shares at IPO prices, opening opportunities previously limited to institutional buyers through its blockchain-based platform.
Trade & Tariffs
Canada Seeks 16-Year Renewal of USMCA Amid Trade Negotiations and Political Tensions
Canada has formally requested that the United States and Mexico extend the USMCA trade agreement for 16 years, ahead of a scheduled July review amid ongoing political and trade disputes.