🚀 Breaking Crypto News: March 22, 2025 🚀
1. U.S. Treasury Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Treasury Department has lifted sanctions against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer previously accused of laundering over $7 billion, including funds linked to North Korean hacker. Initially blacklisted in 2022, this move reflects a significant shift in regulatory approaches to decentralized platform. citeturn0news14
2. President Trump Pledges to Make the U.S. a Crypto Superpower
President Donald Trump has announced an ambitious plan to transform the United States into the *"undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world." Addressing the Blockworks Digital Assets Summit in New York, he criticized previous administrations for restrictive crypto policies and outlined initiatives to introduce clear regulations, stimulate investment, and establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve akin to a digital Fort Kno. citeturn0news13
3. SEC Convenes Crypto Task Force Amid Regulatory Overhaul
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its inaugural public meeting of the Cryptocurrency Task Force to discuss the application of securities laws to digital asset. Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the roundtable included industry experts debating the necessity of a distinct regulatory framework for cryptocurrencie. This event coincides with the Trump administration's efforts to reform crypto regulation. citeturn0news10
4. Pubkey Expands to Washington D.C., Signaling Crypto's Growing Influence
Reflecting the mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies, Pubkey, a Bitcoin-friendly bar known for its relaxed atmosphere and crypto-centric clientele, is set to open a new location in Washington D.C.'s Penn Quarte. This expansion signifies the increasing integration of crypto culture into everyday life and its influence in political circle. citeturn0news11
