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business21 hours ago•24 min saved

US Senate Crypto Clarity Act Could Elevate XRP, Solana and Dogecoin to Bitcoin-like Regulatory Status

A draft Senate bill, the Clarity Act, would classify certain tokens as "non-ancillary" assets if they were the principal asset of an ETF listed on a national exchange as of Jan 1, 2026, potentially placing XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin (along with others) in a Bitcoin/Ethereum-like regime and exempting them from SEC securities rules. The change would mainly affect institutional access and regulatory clarity rather than short-term price moves, though the bill’s fate is politically uncertain and could hinge on upcoming elections.

via Decrypt|

#blockchain #business #crypto

world23 hours ago•1 min saved

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Push Tests the Reach of U.S. Energy Power

President Trump’s push to gain control over Venezuela’s oil exports under a broader energy-dominance strategy could expand U.S. influence in global energy markets, potentially reducing reliance on Middle Eastern producers and increasing leverage over rivals like China. Analysts warn the effort could provoke pushback and face real-world obstacles, while international players—including Russia and China—watch warily for how Washington might use Latin American oil as a tool of strategic pressure.

via The New York Times|

#energy-dominance #geopolitics #oil

world8 days ago•2 min saved

Venezuela's Interim Leader Faces U.S. Pressure Amid Political Tensions

The US is pressuring Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez, with demands including cooperation and sanctions relief, while considering various strategies to influence her and the Venezuelan government amidst ongoing political tensions.

via Politico|

#delcy-rodriguez #maduro #sanctions

world9 days ago•0 min saved

U.S. Plans to Influence Venezuela Under Uncertain Conditions

The US's plan to take control of Venezuela following a successful operation to capture Maduro remains unclear and complex, with uncertainties about how Washington will manage the country moving forward.

via The Washington Post|

#international-relations #nicolas-maduro #us-policy

world9 days ago•10 min saved

U.S. Intervention in Venezuela: A Turning Point?

The U.S. removal of Maduro marks a pivotal moment in Venezuela's crisis, but the real challenges lie ahead in managing the transition, avoiding chaos, and ensuring stabilization through disciplined policy, economic investment, and strategic influence, while avoiding pitfalls of overreach and conflict with external actors like China and Russia.

via Foreign Affairs|

#hemispheric-influence #international-relations #maduro-removal

world9 days ago•3 min saved

Rubio Clarifies U.S. Strategy for Venezuela Post-Maduro

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the U.S. plans to leverage its oil sanctions and regional military buildup to influence Venezuela's future, without directly governing the country, following the capture of President Maduro, who has been charged with drug trafficking and replaced by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. The U.S. aims to use economic and military pressure to push for governance changes, with potential involvement of Western oil companies, while avoiding direct nation-building.

via CNBC|

#maduro #oil-blockade #regime-change

world9 days ago•2 min saved

Senator Cotton Criticizes Venezuela's New Government and U.S. Actions

Senator Tom Cotton emphasized the need for Venezuela's new government to break away from Nicolás Maduro's practices, highlighting US efforts to promote stability, combat drug trafficking, and support free elections following Maduro's capture and the change in leadership.

via CBS News|

#elections #maduro #regime-change

health23 days ago•3 min saved

U.S. Considers Overhauling Children's Vaccine Schedule Amid Controversy

The U.S. may adopt a new childhood vaccine schedule similar to Denmark's, which could reduce vaccine coverage and potentially expose manufacturers to legal liabilities, threatening access to certain vaccines and altering the current liability protections established in 1986.

via Axios|

#childhood-vaccination #denmark-schedule #health

health25 days ago•0 min saved

RFK Jr. Advocates for Reducing Childhood Vaccines, Looks to Denmark as Model

The US is considering a policy shift to recommend fewer childhood vaccines and to encourage parents to consult doctors for vaccine decisions, inspired by Denmark's immunization approach, though the plan is not yet finalized.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc #childhood-immunization #fda

world29 days ago•2 min saved

Trump designates fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction in drug war escalation

President Trump signed an executive order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, aiming to enhance efforts against drug trafficking and production, citing its lethal impact and potential for weaponization, with increased military and legal measures.

via CBS News|

#drug-crisis #executive-order #fentanyl

finance2 months ago•4 min saved

Market Volatility Rises Amid AI Fatigue and Investor Uncertainty

Options volatility is expected to rise regardless of the S&P 500's direction, driven by market fragility, US policy uncertainty, and rally chasing, with the VIX remaining elevated and signaling increased market stress and potential bubble characteristics.

via Bloomberg.com|

#finance #market-stress #options

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Considers Exempting Hungary from Russian Oil Sanctions

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil aim to cut Russia's revenue from energy exports, but Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian oil, seeks exemptions, with Hungarian leader Orbán negotiating for continued supply and offering U.S. nuclear technology in return. The meeting marks a thaw in U.S.-Hungary relations amid ongoing tensions over sanctions and energy dependence.

via Politico|

#hungary #oil-sanctions #orban

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Pentagon Considers Providing Ukraine with Tomahawk Missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he is not currently considering selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns about escalating the war with Russia, though he left open the possibility of changing his mind in the future.

via Reuters|

#russia #tomahawk-missiles #ukraine

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Announces Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Testing After 30 Years

President Donald Trump announced plans to resume US nuclear weapons testing after over 30 years, citing the need to keep pace with Russia and China, marking a significant shift from previous US policy and raising concerns about nuclear proliferation.

via BBC|

#china #nuclear-weapons #testing

world2 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. and Taiwan Navigate Trade Talks and Diplomatic Strategies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the US will not change its longstanding support for Taiwan amid China's push for the US to oppose Taiwan's independence, even as President Xi Jinping seeks to influence US policy during upcoming negotiations with Trump in South Korea.

via Bloomberg.com|

#china #taiwan #trump