This Week in Crypto Regulation: Judge Torres Blocks SEC-Ripple Deal, and Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Outrage

Crypto Regulation has shifted sharply this week. Judge Torres has rebuffed the SEC-Ripple bid to settle, citing strict standards. The Senate has moved the GENIUS Act toward a federal stablecoin framework, while Trump’s $150 m meme coin dinner has raised concerns over political funding transparency.