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Image: crypto.newsTrump Media launches Truth API amid SEC scrutiny and market fairness concerns
According to crypto.news, Trump Media & Technology Group launched its Truth API to give institutional customers millisecond access to influential Truth Social posts, prompting lawmakers to urge the SEC to examine potential market fairness issues. These developments are not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
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crypto.newsTrump Media launches Truth API amid SEC scrutiny and market fairness concerns
According to crypto.news, Trump Media & Technology Group launched its Truth API to give institutional customers millisecond access to influential Truth Social posts, prompting lawmakers to urge the SEC to examine potential market fairness issues. These developments are not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities.
CoinDeskSEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following Jurisdictional Challenge by CME
According to reporting by CoinDesk on August 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily frozen its earlier approval of Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin options product. This administrative pause responds directly to a formal legal challenge filed by CME Group in June 2026. CME argues that because bitcoin functions as a commodity, derivatives tied to its valuation fall strictly under the regulatory domain of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than the securities regulator. The suspension remains active while commissioners evaluate the jurisdictional boundaries, with public comments scheduled through August 24, 2026. This development is not officially confirmed by an independent administrative adjudication beyond published agency orders.
crypto.newsBitcoin Price Tests $63K Support Amid Institutional Outflows and Legislative Uncertainty
According to reporting by crypto.news, Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 on August 1 as US exchange-traded fund outflows and regulatory uncertainty kept buyers on the sidelines, though these market movements are not officially confirmed by institutional custodians.
crypto.newsSouth Korea Crypto Tax Set at 22% From 2027 Based on Reported Government Statements
According to media reporting by crypto.news, South Korea will begin taxing cryptocurrency gains at a combined rate of 22% from January 1, 2027. This development, which is not officially confirmed by an independent first-party regulatory proclamation outside of these reports, concludes previous speculation regarding potential further delays to the long-awaited fiscal framework.
CoinDeskSTS Digital CEO Identifies Three Major Structural Barriers Hindering the Next Crypto Bull Run
According to reporting by CoinDesk, institutional options selling, artificial intelligence investments, and delayed United States regulatory frameworks are weighing on bitcoin prices and suppressing market volatility. These claims have not officially confirmed by independent macro auditing bodies.
crypto.newsCircle Expands Regulatory Footprint with New York Trust Charter Following Federal Approval
According to reporting by crypto.news, stablecoin issuer Circle has secured a limited-purpose trust charter for Circle New York Trust from the New York Department of Financial Services. This state-level authorization complements a recent federal trust bank approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The development is not officially confirmed by independent regulatory dockets.