US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies

The House of Representatives has failed to renew the U.S. government’s warrant-less surveillance law before it is due to expire on Friday, all but guaranteeing that it will lapse for the first time, as lawmakers protest the appointment of a controversial Trump ally to oversee U.S. intelligence agencies. The House voted 218-198 on the bill,…

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where did the $100M go?

Thirteen months ago, Pi Network announced a Silicon Valley-style venture fund to seed its ecosystem. Summary Pi Network Ventures was announced as a $100 million ecosystem fund, but only one investment has been publicly disclosed. The fund’s PI-token component makes its real dollar value unclear after PI’s sharp decline since the announcement. OpenMind is a…

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CFTC’s Mike Selig Vows to End Regulation by Enforcement as He Steers US Crypto Solo

Key Takeaways Selig has pledged to end “regulation by enforcement,” promising rule-based CFTC crypto oversight. As the CFTC’s only commissioner, Selig now sets policy over crypto, derivatives and a $36.6B prediction market. A finalized perpetual-futures rule could return offshore crypto trading to U.S.-regulated venues during 2026. ‘Not Regulating by Enforcement’ Selig, confirmed to lead the…

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