To make sure you don’t fall into scams (also known as the payment will be returned), we recommend following the steps below.

1. Once you broadcast a transaction that you pay you, Ask him or her for the transaction ID. It’s a rather long chain of Alphanum-shaped characters. example: 175A9BFFC0E84A7507C94AB8C28ADE40E629F051BD14F7F5FD4C2B0A0E9824A4 (This is the Coinbase transaction at block 910025).
2. Go to Block Explorermempool.space etc. Find the transaction ID That a customer sent you.
3. Please check the number of confirmations of the above transaction. As a standard, If a transaction gets 6 or more confirmations, it is considered final So, it is actually irreversible and not fraudulent.

If you have doubts, I hope this helps.

The House approved on July 16 a motion to reconsider the crypto‑related proposals package combining the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti‑CBDC Surveillance Act in a 215-211 vote.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said on X that analysts expect a vote on the GENIUS Act today.

Because the House agreed to a Senate‑passed resolution text that bundles the three measures procedurally, but does not itself constitute enrolled statutory language. As a result, the package does not go directly to the President. 

The approval positions House and Senate leaders to move the underlying bills individually, fold them into another legislative vehicle, or draft a consolidated conference substitute that can clear both chambers in identical statutory form for presidential action.

Since this was a procedural bundle rather than a single formal bill, the next step requires converting the package into enactable legislation. 

Committees or leadership can discharge, mark up, or attach the component measures to moving vehicles.

Crypto Package Setback on July 15

House leaders advanced GENIUS for floor action one day after members rejected a rule that would have packaged the same three digital asset measures with the annual defense appropriation. 

President Donald Trump urged Republicans on Truth Social on July 15 to support that combined rule, writing that passage would keep the United States “lightyears ahead” of China and Europe on digital asset policy. 

Libertarian‑leaning and House Freedom Caucus members objected to the bundling and pressed for stand‑alone debate time. 

Representative Chip Roy told reporter Laura Weiss he wants “a hard ban” on a US central bank digital currency and ranked the CLARITY Act as equally important, saying opponents “need to be dealing with this all at once.”

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The US House of Representatives has advanced a new bipartisan crypto legislation to promote Blockchain adoption in different areas and boost the nation’s competitiveness with federal support.

Blockchain Promotion Bill Passes US House

On Thursday, policy tracking platform Bitcoin Laws reported that the US House of Representatives passed a bill directing the US Secretary of Commerce to lead the national efforts to promote the competitiveness of the United States and the adoption of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies (DLT).

In February, Republican Representative Kat Cammack introduced HR 1664, also known as the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, to establish a Blockchain Deployment Program, aiming to develop best practices and explore the adoption of blockchain in multiple areas.

Excerpt of the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025. Source: Congress.gov

According to the bill, co-sponsored by Democratic Representative Darren Soto, the Secretary would be required to serve as the President’s principal advisor for the deployment, use, application, and competitiveness of blockchain and other DLT, and take the actions necessary and appropriate to support the US leadership in this sector.

These activities include developing policies and recommendations on blockchain deployment risks, while helping promote the national security and economic security of the United States concerning blockchain technology.

Additionally, it establishes that the US Secretary of Commerce must encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies for the deployment of these technologies to offer federal support.

If signed into law, HR 1664 would also require the establishment of advisory committees to support the adoption of blockchain technology in the first 180 days after the date of the Act’s enactment.

Following its bipartisan support, the crypto legislation was received by the Senate earlier this week to continue the legislative process.

Crypto Legislation Advances In Congress

HB 1664’s passage follows the steps of other crucial crypto legislations in Congress, which have received significant bipartisan support in the two chambers. Recently, the stablecoin-related bill, the GENIUS Act, passed the Senate’s full vote and advanced to the House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, the House’s crypto market structure bill, CLARITY Act, passed its two committee markups at the start of the month. However, the future of both legislations seemed uncertain as some lawmakers pushed to package the two bills together.

As reported by Bitcoinist, House leaders were reportedly pushing to merge the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act to increase the bills’ chances of passing Congress and being sent to US President Donald Trump’s desk before the August recess deadline.

Nonetheless, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott revealed a new timeline for the crypto market structure framework at a press event on Thursday, suggesting an effort to keep the bills separate.

According to White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks’ summary of the new timeline, the legislation will be introduced before the August recess, followed by a Markup during the first week of September, and its final passage scheduled by the end of that month.

Sacks stated that “President Trump supports CLARITY on market structure as well as GENIUS on stablecoins,” adding that “July will be a big month, with a bill signing for GENIUS, and CLARITY going to the Senate!”

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The shares of the crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and the stablecoin company Circle (CRCL) saw significant gains after US senators passed a landmark law to regulate stablecoins.

The US Senate on Wednesday voted 68-30 with bipartisan support in favor of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), which would establish a framework for stablecoin issuers.

The bill seeks to require stablecoin issuers to have full asset backing, monthly reserve disclosures and yearly audits for those with over $50 billion in market capitalization.

Says pro-crypto Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis after the passage of the bill,

“Today brings us one step closer to becoming a welcoming home for digital asset companies. Now, let’s finish the job & pass market structure legislation to fulfill POTUS’ vision of becoming the crypto capital of the world.”

Following the development, the shares of Circle surged by 33.82%, closing at $199. The company behind USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, just launched as a publicly traded company earlier this month with an initial public offering (IPO) price of $31.00 per share.

Coinbase’s shares also rose by 16.32% and closed at $295.29 on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives must still pass a version of the bill before the proposed legislation heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for approval.

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June 18, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in a 68–30 vote, marking the first time lawmakers have approved legislation focused on digital assets—a move welcomed by industry leaders.

The bill gained bipartisan support, with 18 Democrats joining most Republicans in favor. Only two Republicans opposed the measure. The GENIUS Act introduces a federal framework to regulate stablecoins, requiring dollar-backed reserves and clearly defined roles for state and federal oversight.

The bill seeks to integrate stablecoins into the broader financial system more securely, responding to longstanding calls from the crypto industry and financial institutions for consistent rules.

Anil Oncu, CEO of Bitpace, called the vote a turning point. “The bill provides the clarity businesses have been waiting for and allows stablecoins’ speed and cost benefits to be safely integrated by banks, PSPs, and card networks,” he said.

Oncu explains that the stablecoin supply has grown from under $10 billion to $239 billion in just five years, showing the need for safeguards and regulatory consistency.

Industry Leaders and Advocates Applaud the Move

Stand With Crypto, a U.S.-based crypto advocacy group, also welcomes the Senate’s decision, describing it as a key step toward securing America’s place in the evolving digital financial lsector.

The group, which represents a grassroots network of developers, users, and builders, advocates for stablecoin regulation to support innovation and consumer protection.

“Stablecoins play a critical role in America’s digital economy, bridging crypto and fiat currencies,” said Mason Lynaugh, community director at Stand With Crypto.

“We need legislation that ensures they are safe, fully backed, and transparent while fostering competition and innovation in the marketplace. This bill moves us closer to that reality.”

The organization says it will score lawmakers based on their votes on the GENIUS Act, using the results in future crypto policy scorecards to track political alignment on key industry issues.

A Bid to Reinforce U.S. Crypto Leadership

Beyond regulating stablecoins, the GENIUS Act is being seen as part of a broader attempt to re-establish the U.S. as a leader in blockchain development.

The lack of clear regulations has pushed some developers and companies abroad. According to Stand With Crypto, the U.S. share of global blockchain developers has dropped by roughly 14% since 2018, falling to 26% by 2023.

Industry voices argue that regulatory uncertainty is hindering and deterring institutional interest in the crypto sector. With stablecoins increasingly used in both retail and business payments, the GENIUS Act is positioned to help bridge those gaps by laying the groundwork.

Liat Shetret, vice president of global policy and regulation at blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, called the Senate vote “a pivotal step in shaping the country’s digital asset future.” She added,

“It’s clear that robust consumer protections and market integrity safeguards were central to driving approval, and the GENIUS Act benefited from strong nonpartisan support.”

The House is expected to take up the legislation in the coming weeks. While some industry advocates have urged rapid passage, others, including the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, are pressing for key changes to address potential risks to financial stability.

Warren Buffett surprised Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.36%) (BRK.B -0.37%) shareholders earlier this month when he announced at Berkshire’s annual meeting that he would be stepping down as CEO once the year ended. Buffett has run Berkshire for about six decades and made many shareholders rich in the process, with Berkshire’s stock generating incredible returns.

Now, the Oracle of Omaha will pass the baton to Berkshire’s vice chair, Greg Abel. Buffett had previously announced that Abel would take over as CEO once he stepped down, although the timeline hadn’t been clear until recently. With Berkshire’s massive $350 billion hoard of cash, Abel is taking over Berkshire at a time when the company has a fortress balance sheet and a war chest ready for any opportunities that should arise. Here are some moves Abel might make once he officially becomes CEO.

What will he buy?

Many have speculated that Buffett was stockpiling cash in preparation to hand the reins over to his successor. Buffett has, of course, denied this. While Abel and the rest of the team at Berkshire are more than capable of carrying the torch, it’s still a big change, given that Buffett is arguably the greatest investor of all time and that investors viewed his role as CEO — even at the age of 94 — as a port in the barrage of storms that have become common in the market since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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It would be surprising to see Berkshire continue building cash at this pace forever, and Buffett himself has said the Berkshire team would always prefer to put its money to work in productive businesses. However, one problem for Berkshire is that its success has swollen its size. The market cap of the company has surpassed $1 trillion, and Berkshire’s equity portfolio has surpassed $300 billion on numerous occasions in the past. That makes buying positions in stocks difficult because Berkshire likes to maintain less than a 10% ownership in companies when possible, and it makes many companies too small to move the needle.

One thing we have seen Berkshire do is continually increase its stake in many of its existing holdings. Berkshire isn’t afraid to go big like it did when it took Apple to 40% of its total portfolio. I think this trend may continue. Abel has been running Berkshire Hathaway Energy for some time, and it’s clear that Berkshire’s team of investing lieutenants think that domestic energy and oil producers are going to continue to be incredibly valuable. This makes me wonder if Berkshire will one day purchase Occidental Petroleum outright. The company already owns 28% of outstanding shares, and many of Berkshire’s more recent acquisitions have been in the energy sector.

Buffett has said Berkshire has no interest in fully acquiring Occidental, but I wonder if this will change with Abel running the company. Occidental’s CEO, Vicki Hollub, has recently said that a buyout by Berkshire “would be a dream come true.” Other purchases are tough to predict, but I wouldn’t expect Berkshire’s investing lieutenants to stray too far from Berkshire’s proven strategy. Many, like Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, already run about 10% of the portfolio, and some of their recent purchases, like Sirius XM, seem to be following Buffett’s long-term, value-oriented playbook.

Expect capital distributions to pick up

One thing I would expect Abel to do with Berkshire’s massive cash hoard is to increase capital returns to shareholders. Berkshire hasn’t been buying back as much of Berkshire’s stock as it normally does.

One possible reason is that Berkshire’s stock is too highly valued, but Abel may not be afforded the same luxury as Buffett by shareholders, who will likely expect or possibly demand a steadier stream of buybacks. Buffett was certainly shareholder-friendly and repurchased plenty of Berkshire stock, but Abel probably can’t sit on hundreds of billions of cash for as long as Buffett can.

This brings me to another area of capital deployment that I think Abel will strongly consider: Launching a dividend. Berkshire has never paid a dividend, simply because Buffett thought he could deploy capital better — and he was right. But, once again, Abel probably doesn’t have this luxury. Given how Berkshire’s size makes it more difficult to deploy capital, it makes more sense to pay a dividend now.

A dividend would also likely draw in a new investor base. Furthermore, a dividend aligns with Berkshire’s brand. The company is not only one of the best at deploying capital, but it’s been viewed as a flight to safety during times of market turbulence. This is part of the reason the stock has crushed the broader market this year. Investors like the company’s diversity of businesses, strong earnings and cash generation, and strong management team. Adding a sturdy dividend only boosts this brand, in my opinion.

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class=”ql-align-justify”>Everstake, a leading global non-custodial staking provider for retail and institutional clients, announces that its 0.1+ ETH Staking Solution, which enables users to stake with as little as 0.1 ETH, has undergone an independent audit by Trail of Bits.

Trail of Bits conducted a comprehensive review of several smart contracts within Everstake’s Ethereum staking protocol. The audit evaluated authentication, access controls, documentation, and transaction security. While Trail of Bits identified areas for improvement, Everstake has successfully addressed the majority of the findings, including updating its documentation.

Since staking traditionally requires 32 ETH, Everstake was among the first to lower the barrier to entry, allowing users to participate with just 0.1 ETH. For the company, client security remains a top priority, particularly as this protocol is also integrated into Wallet SDK—an open-source toolkit that enables easy staking integration for wallets. Industry leaders such as Trezor rely on this technology to provide secure and user-friendly staking experiences.

“Ensuring a seamless and secure staking experience is a top priority for Trezor. By partnering with Everstake, we provide our users with a way to receive rewards while maintaining top-tier security standards. The recent audit by Trail of Bits confirmed that Everstake’s staking infrastructure meets high-security standards, reinforcing our commitment to making staking both secure and accessible within Trezor Suite,” said Mat?j Žák, CEO at Trezor. 

“Security and accessibility go hand in hand when it comes to staking. At Everstake, we take both seriously, which is why we welcomed an independent audit by Trail of Bits. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure platform for our users. We believe that industry-wide collaboration is key to creating a safer Web3, and we’re proud to contribute to setting higher standards in the staking ecosystem”, said Bohdan Opryshko, co-founder and COO at Everstake.

The full report of the audit is available at Trail of Bits’ GitHub.

About Trail of Bits:

Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world’s most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.

About Everstake:

Everstake, founded in 2018 by blockchain engineers, is a leading global non-custodial staking provider for both institutional and retail clients, on a mission to make staking accessible to everyone. Operating across 85+ networks with 735,000+ delegators, it delivers institutional-grade infrastructure with 99.9% uptime. Everstake ensures top-tier security and compliance with SOC 2 and has completed a 3-week Trail of Bits audit of its Ethereum staking protocol (3a3fee5). Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, Everstake strengthens the staking ecosystem and provides whitelabel staking solutions, enabling businesses to easily integrate staking into their platforms. 

Everstake is a software platform that provides infrastructure tools and resources for users but does not offer investment advice or investment opportunities, manage funds, facilitate collective investment schemes, provide financial services or take custody of, or otherwise hold or manage, customer assets. Everstake does not conduct any independent diligence on or substantive review of any blockchain asset, digital currency, cryptocurrency or associated funds. Everstake’s provision of technology services allowing a user to stake digital assets is not an endorsement or a recommendation of any digital assets by it. Users are fully and solely responsible for evaluating whether to stake digital assets.

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