Trump signs crypto EOs, BoJ hikes, SOL ETF decision today 🇺🇸

Trump announces a national crypto stockpile with the ambition for the US to become the 'world crypto capital', while simultaneously banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revokes SAB 121, allowing banks to custody cryptocurrencies, a move signifying a considerable shift in crypto regulation.

Additionally, the supply of SOL stablecoins has exceeded $10 billion, highlighting the growth of Solana's ecosystem. The SEC is expected to decide on SOL ETFs today. Meanwhile, XRP is investing millions to 'block BTC reserve', indicating a strategic positioning against Bitcoin's dominance.

Binance Labs has undergone a rebranding and is delving into AI, with CZ (Changpeng Zhao) making a return. Semler Scientific is planning to raise $75 million to invest in Bitcoin, reflecting increased institutional interest in crypto. Morgan Stanley is also making moves to offer crypto services.

In other developments, Vitalik Buterin has warned against the rise of political memecoins, while RUNE has fallen 30% amid allegations of insolvency. Justin Sun has dubbed WBTC as the US national BTC reserve, and Fathom has adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy.