President Trump’s Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve Plan Encounters Interagency Hurdles

USOIL just hit a two-week peak after Trump's latest statement.

The post Russia Drops Wallet Reporting From Its Final Crypto Bill: Here’s What the Law Now Says appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Russia’s Duma committee approved the final crypto bill draft, with second and third readings eyed for July 21. The revised text drops mandatory wallet-address reporting; only balances and transaction flows must be declared. The Bank of Russia plans to cap retail purchases near $4,000 a year, limited to BTC, ETH and USDT from 2026. A Major Reform Is Underway Russia’s parliamentary Committee on Financial Markets has approved the final version of the country’s sweeping digital currency bill, clearing the path for its second reading in the State Duma. The committee, chaired by lawmaker Anatoly Aksakov, signed off on a package of amendments that softens some of the draft’s most contentious surveillance provisions while keeping the state firmly in control of who may buy and sell crypto assets. Image source: X The most notable change removes mandat

The post Iran says any location that supports US attacks are legitimate targets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. According to the Iranian State Media, Iran’s Top Joint Military Command said, “Tehran considers any location that supports United States (US) attacks on Iran as its legitimate target.” However, there has been no official confirmation from other media outlets. Market Reaction A slight buying interest is observed in oil prices after remarks from Iran. At press time, the WTI Oil price trades firmly near an almost two-week high around $72.00. WTI Oil FAQs WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that is easily refined. It is sourced in the United States and distributed via the Cushing hub, which is cons

The post Satoshi Bitcoin lawsuit drops 44 wallets after on-chain activity appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A New York lawsuit seeking legal ownership of dormant Bitcoin wallets has narrowed after several listed addresses moved funds.  Summary Noah Doe’s legal team dropped 44 wallets after on-chain activity challenged the abandonment claim. The removed wallets held 21,443 BTC when the lawsuit started, according to Galaxy’s Thorn. Related filings and amicus briefs argue dormant self-custody does not prove Bitcoin was abandoned. Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn said the plaintiffs in the “abandoned bitcoin” lawsuit dropped 44 of 39,069 listed defendants. The case was filed by “Noah Doe” and two Wyoming entities seeking title to long-dormant Bitcoin wallets. Thorn said every removed wallet had moved coins on-chain since the case was filed. “Every single one had moved coins onchain since the case was filed,” he wrote in a July 8 thread on X. Meanwhile, the lawsuit asks the New York Supre

Noah Doe’s Bitcoin ownership lawsuit loses 44 wallets after on-chain moves challenge abandoned-property claims over Satoshi-era BTC.

Spain's reaffirmation of US ties may bolster energy market stability, yet geopolitical shifts could still unpredictably affect oil prices. The post Spain reaffirms strong US ties amid Trump’s Iran deal, oil prices drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post The Stablecoin Ghost of 2022 Is Back to Haunt the Bitcoin Price appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Bitcoin price keeps stalling, and one overlooked force helps explain it. The stablecoins that fund crypto buying are both shrinking and moving less, the same setup that preceded Bitcoin’s 2022 crash. Data from DeFiLlama and Dune shows the market’s cash pile draining just when buyers are needed most. On its own, that is a headwind. Pushed far enough, it has been a trigger. How a Thinner Cash Pile Slows Bitcoin Stablecoins are the cash of crypto. Traders park dollars in USDT and USDC, then use them to buy Bitcoin and other coins. When that pool grows, more money stands ready to buy. When it shrinks, buying power drains away. Want more token insights like this? Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariya’s Daily Crypto Newsletter here. The record shows the drag. Since 2020, when the stablecoin supply was expanding, the Bitcoin price averaged a +5.2% gain over the next 30 days and +18.9%

Bitcoin's performance is pivotal for Strategy Inc.'s financial health, influencing market confidence and future dividend sustainability. The post Saylor: Bitcoin must appreciate over 3% annually to sustain Strategy dividends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.