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Is crypto market structure bill running out of time?
The crypto market structure bill has not made much public movement in a month even though Memorial Day has been the informal deadline for legislation to advance before the midterms. What will happen if CLARITY misses this window again? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Een digitale sjeqel is er: Israël keurt zijn eerste gereguleerde stablecoin goed
BILS is ontwikkeld in samenwerking met het Solana-netwerk en de toonaangevende crypto-custodian Fireblocks, met audittoezicht verzorgd door het Big Four-adviesbureau EY.

Iran crypto outflows up 700% after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes
Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange jumped 700% within minutes of the first U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, according to analytics firm Elliptic. Is this the start of massive capital flight? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

De Centrale Bank van Israël Geeft Aanzicht van Verbeterd Toezicht op Stablecoins Nu Plannen voor Digitale Sjequel Vooruitgang Boeken
De gouverneur van de Bank of Israel, Amir Yaron, verklaarde dat stablecoins niet langer als marginaal kunnen worden beschouwd, verwijzend naar hun handelsvolumes van triljoenen dollars en de groeiende systemische risico's.

Israël Verbindt Wallets Die $1,5 Miljard aan Stablecoins Ontvingen met de Revolutionaire Garde van Iran
Israël heeft 187 crypto-adressen gemarkeerd die naar verluidt verbonden zijn aan de IRGC. Elliptic meldt dat de wallets $1,5 miljard aan USDT hebben ontvangen, hoewel niet alle adressen noodzakelijkerwijs toebehoren aan de Revolutionaire Garde van Iran.

Bitcoin Flat Near $60K Amid Mideast Tensions; XRP Down 10% on Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin and ether continue in the red at the start of the U.S. morning trade Thursday. This comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions as Israel vows to retaliate against airstrikes from Iran fired earlier this week. Plus, XRP plunged more than 10% in the past 24 hours as the SEC announced that they would appeal the rulings of the Ripple case. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including testimony during the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that revealed scheduled meetings with various American politicians. A closer look at how the U.S. is working to disrupt Hamas financing after recent attacks on Israel. And, Fidelity files an amendment to its proposed spot bitcoin ETF.

Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on "10 key Hamas terrorist group members, operatives, and financial facilitators," including a "Gaza-based virtual currency exchange," as conflict escalates in the wake of the militant group's attack on Israel. Former CIA analyst Yaya J. Fanusie discusses the latest developments and why the latest actions are "precise and targeted."

Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the factors that caused bitcoin to briefly spike to $30,000. When will a crypto licensing bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom take effect? Plus, Tether freezes accounts linked to terrorism and warfare in Israel and Ukraine.

