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EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 12 MIN

Texas Embraces Bitcoin, GENIUS Act Gains Momentum, and XRPI ETF Launches

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In today's episode, we explore Texas's bold move to establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve with the passing of Senate Bill 21. We also delve into the GENIUS Act's progress in Congress, setting new standards for stablecoin issuance. Plus, the launch of the XRPI ETF on Nasdaq marks a pivotal moment for altcoin futures ETFs. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/20/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill-up-in-texas-crypto https://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/texas-house-approves-sb-21-paving-way-for-state-run-bitcoin-reserve/ https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB21/id/3235485 https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-governor-bitcoin-reserve-law https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/texas-legislature-passes-bitcoin-reserve-bill https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/on-senate-floor-warren-urges-colleagues-to-vote-no-on-the-genius-act https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12553 https://www.paulhastings.com/insights/crypto-policy-tracker/senate-advances-genius-act-cftc-leadership-shifts-and-sec-updates-custody-guidance https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12522 https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/21/guatemalas-largest-bank-adopts-stablecoin-rails-for-us-remittance-payments https://coincentral.com/sukupay-integrates-with-guatemalas-largest-bank-to-power-usdc-remittances/ https://yellow.com/news/guatemalas-largest-bank-enables-usdc-transfers-from-us-with-sukupay-integration https://cryptodnes.bg/en/guatemalas-largest-bank-quietly-brings-blockchain-to-everyday-banking/ https://www.bitrue.com/blog/polygon-new-adoption-why-this-stablecoin-move-is-important https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-news-today-xrp-futures-etf-launch-marks-major-milestone-as-xrp-gains-wall-street-spotlight https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/volatility-shares-to-launch-an-xrp-futures-etf/ https://www.cointribune.com/en/volatility-shares-launches-1x-xrp-etf-on-nasdaq/ https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/volatility-shares-launches-xrp-futures-etf https://cryptobriefing.com/xrp-futures-etf-launch/ https://watcher.guru/news/xrp-litecoin-etfs-get-new-approval-date-amid-sec-delay https://u.today/another-xrp-etf-delayed-whats-sec-waiting-for https://bitcoinist.com/sec-decision-on-xrp-etfs/ https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/05/22/bloomberg-expert-predicts-strong-demand-for-first-ever-xrp-futures-etf/ https://coinpaper.com/9220/xrp-breaks-out-with-first-golden-cross-and-futures-etf-launch

In today's episode, we explore Texas's bold move to establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve with the passing of Senate Bill 21. We also delve into the GENIUS Act's progress in Congress, setting new standards for stablecoin issuance. Plus, the launch of the XRPI ETF on Nasdaq marks a pivotal moment for altcoin futures ETFs. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.axios.com/2025/05/20/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill-up-in-texas-cryptohttps://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/texas-house-approves-sb-21-paving-way-for-state-run-bitcoin-reserve/https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB21/id/3235485https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-governor-bitcoin-reserve-lawhttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/texas-legislature-passes-bitcoin-reserve-billhttps://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/on-senate-floor-warren-urges-colleagues-to-vote-no-on-the-genius-acthttps://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12553https://www.paulhastings.com/insights/crypto-policy-tracker/senate-advances-genius-act-cftc-leadership-shifts-and-sec-updates-custody-guidancehttps://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12522https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/21/guatemalas-largest-bank-adopts-stablecoin-rails-for-us-remittance-paymentshttps://coincentral.com/sukupay-integrates-with-guatemalas-largest-bank-to-power-usdc-remittances/https://yellow.com/news/guatemalas-largest-bank-enables-usdc-transfers-from-us-with-sukupay-integrationhttps://cryptodnes.bg/en/guatemalas-largest-bank-quietly-brings-blockchain-to-everyday-banking/https://www.bitrue.com/blog/polygon-new-adoption-why-this-stablecoin-move-is-importanthttps://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-news-today-xrp-futures-etf-launch-marks-major-milestone-as-xrp-gains-wall-street-spotlighthttps://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/volatility-shares-to-launch-an-xrp-futures-etf/https://www.cointribune.com/en/volatility-shares-launches-1x-xrp-etf-on-nasdaq/https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/volatility-shares-launches-xrp-futures-etfhttps://cryptobriefing.com/xrp-futures-etf-launch/https://watcher.guru/news/xrp-litecoin-etfs-get-new-approval-date-amid-sec-delayhttps://u.today/another-xrp-etf-delayed-whats-sec-waiting-forhttps://bitcoinist.com/sec-decision-on-xrp-etfs/https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/05/22/bloomberg-expert-predicts-strong-demand-for-first-ever-xrp-futures-etf/https://coinpaper.com/9220/xrp-breaks-out-with-first-golden-cross-and-futures-etf-launch

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