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It's your favorite crypto connoisseur, Mochi, back with another electrifying edition of digital asset drama! This week, we're diving deep into a crypto cosmos packed with more twists and turns than a blockchain algorithm. From White House crypto summits to wallet wars, legal battles to tech innovations, we're bringing you the hottest headlines that'll make your digital neurons dance! So grab your favorite beverage, settle into your most comfortable chair, and prepare for a newsletter that's part tech report, part entertainment extravaganza!

INTEL BRIEF

🟧 President Trump is set to host the first-ever White House Crypto Summit, bringing industry leaders together to discuss the future of digital assets.

🟧 Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin steps up to support Roger Ver in a high-stakes legal battle against the US Department of Justice.

🟧 Pi Network fires back at Bybit CEO's scam allegations, defending its legitimacy and user base in a dramatic digital showdown.

🟧 MetaMask plans a massive wallet upgrade, adding Bitcoin and Solana support while promising to revolutionize crypto user experience.

Trump Unleashes Crypto Carnival at White House Summit

Donald Trump has tapped David Sacks as the White House Crypto and AI Czar - because apparently, that's now a job title we can put on our LinkedIn profiles. Sacks, armed with a mission to bring clarity to the crypto industry, will be chairing a summit that promises to be more anticipated than a Bitcoin price surge.

Prominent founders, CEOs, and investors are being called to the digital roundtable. The main course? Regulatory policies, stablecoin oversight, and the potential role of Bitcoin in the US financial system. It's like a tech policy buffet, and everyone's invited!

Jeremy Allaire of Circle is already setting the tone, arguing that stablecoin issuers worldwide should register with US authorities. His spicy take? If you want to play in the US dollar stablecoin sandbox, you've got to follow the rules - no more "do whatever the hell you want" approach.

The summit comes with a ticking clock. Sacks has just two years to push through pro-crypto policies before the 2026 midterm elections potentially shake up the political landscape. It's crypto crunch time, and the stakes are higher than a Bitcoin bull run!

Interestingly, 24 states have already introduced legislation related to a potential Bitcoin reserve. While some experts call this a "symbolic move", the potential for Bitcoin's impact is hard to ignore. With an average return of over 1,077% in the past five years, these digital assets are no joke.

Trump hosts first White House Crypto Summit on March 7

David Sacks leads the charge as White House Crypto and AI Czar

Stablecoin regulation and Bitcoin reserve plans take center stage

Vitalik Buterin Jumps into Roger Ver's Legal Battlefield

Vitalik Buterin has entered the ring, throwing his digital weight behind Roger Ver in a case that's got more twists than a blockchain algorithm.

The backstory? Roger Ver, once known as the "Bitcoin Jesus," is locked in a legal cage match with the US Department of Justice over alleged tax evasion. It's a prosecution that's got the crypto community more riled up than a Reddit forum during a market crash.

Buterin isn't holding back, calling the case "absurd" and "politically motivated". In a spicy takedown of US tax policies, he pointed out that the US tax-by-citizenship regime is extreme - something almost no other country in the world does. Talk about being the odd one out at the global tax party!

Ver was arrested in Spain on April 30, 2024, facing tax evasion charges that sent shockwaves through the crypto community. After posting a $163,000 bail, he's been playing a high-stakes game of legal chess. His attorneys are fighting back, arguing that the exit tax law is unconstitutional and vague.

Crypto investors are crying foul, claiming this is part of the Biden administration's broader anti-crypto crusade. Ver himself maintains that this is less about taxes and more about silencing his crypto advocacy.

Buterin's support comes hot on the heels of the successful campaign to free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, adding star power to Ver's legal battle. It's like the crypto world's version of a legal superhero team-up!

Vitalik Buterin supports Roger Ver in DOJ tax evasion case

Ver claims political persecution, posted $163,000 bail

Legal battle highlights controversial US tax-by-citizenship policy

Pi Network Fights Back Against Scam Accusations

An "unofficial" X account claimed Bybit was losing its market position after allegedly being rejected by Pi Network. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou didn't hold back, dropping the "scam" bomb and citing a 2023 Chinese police report that supposedly warned about the project targeting elderly users.

But Pi Network wasn't about to take this lying down. In a mic-drop moment, they categorically denied any connection to Bybit or the mysterious X account. Their spokesperson was crystal clear: "No relationship, no listing request, no nothing!"

The drama didn't stop there. Pi Network addressed the police warning head-on, stating that any reports involved fraudulent actors impersonating the project - not the actual company. Talk about a plot twist!

The token's price took a rollercoaster ride, dropping from $1.84 to $0.61 after Zhou's comments. But like a crypto phoenix, it rose again, hitting an all-time high of $2.99 just days later.

The user count debate adds another layer of intrigue. Pi Network boasts 60 million application users and over 100 million Google Play store downloads. Critics point to blockchain explorer numbers showing 10.8 million wallet users, but Pi Network has a ready explanation - users must complete multiple verification steps to create their wallets.

It's a he-said, she-said situation that's got the crypto world buzzing louder than a mining rig on overdrive!

Pi Network rebuts Bybit CEO's scam allegations

Token price drops then surges to new all-time high

Company defends its 60 million user base amid controversy

MetaMask Blows Up Crypto Wallet Limitations

MetaMask is breaking free from its Ethereum-only chains. In May, they're welcoming Solana as their first non-Ethereum Virtual Machine network, with Bitcoin integration coming in the third quarter. It's like a blockchain party, and everyone's invited!

But wait, there's more! The wallet is on a mission to make crypto as smooth as butter. Gas fees? MetaMask says "not today!" The company is working on a master plan to eventually eliminate gas fees completely. That's right - no more wallet-breaking transaction costs that make you want to cry into your cold storage.

The innovations don't stop there. MetaMask is dropping a game-changing home screen that shows all your assets across multiple chains. No more digital ping-pong between different networks! They're also introducing batched transactions, letting you do complex crypto moves with just one click. It's like the Swiss Army knife of crypto wallets!

As if that wasn't enough, MetaMask is also launching its own crypto card. Powered by Mastercard, this bad boy connects your self-custody wallet to millions of vendors worldwide. Talk about bringing crypto to the real world!

The wallet is even moving from Externally Owned Accounts to smart-contract-based accounts, promising improved security and more powerful asset management. Plus, you'll soon be able to manage multiple Secret Recovery Phrases from one wallet. It's like crypto multitasking on steroids!

MetaMask adds Solana and Bitcoin support

Plans to eliminate gas fees entirely

Launches MetaMask Card for real-world crypto spending

And that's a wrap, my lovely PoI readers! I hope this edition left you feeling more informed, entertained, and maybe even a bit more crypto-savvy than when you started. Remember, in the wild world of web3, knowledge is your most valuable asset! Keep asking questions, stay curious, and never stop exploring the incredible digital frontier. Until next time, this is Mochi, signing off with a virtual high-five!

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