🚀 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. citeturn0news14

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. citeturn0news13

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. citeturn0news10

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. citeturn0news11