Donald Trump Crypto Meeting Comes as SEC Advances Rules

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is set to host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as US financial regulators move forward with proposed rules for certain digital assets, putting the crypto industry in focus as lawmakers continue to debate broader legislation.

US Treasury Doubles Long-Dated Debt Buybacks

WASHINGTON, United States — The US Treasury buybacks program will expand sharply for longer-dated government debt, with the department announcing on Wednesday that selected operations will be doubled to at least $4 billion as officials respond to pressure in the Treasury market.

Moderna Melanoma Vaccine Succeeds in Phase 3 Trial

CHICAGO, United States — Moderna’s personalized mRNA cancer therapy Intismeran has delivered positive results in a late-stage melanoma trial conducted with Merck, sending Moderna shares sharply higher on Wednesday. The treatment, when combined with Merck’s Keytruda, met its main goal of reducing cancer recurrence and also achieved a key secondary goal involving the prevention of cancer spread.

Florida and Alaska Primaries: 5 Key Takeaways

WASHINGTON, United States — Tuesday’s primary elections in Florida and Alaska offered contrasting signals for the two major U.S. parties ahead of the November elections. Republicans strengthened their position in Florida, while Democrat Mary Peltola’s strong showing in Alaska gave Democrats a potential opening in the Senate race. Voters also continued to use mail ballots despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to the practice, while Trump-backed candidates produced mixed results.

Donald Trump’s Washington Troop Deployment Faces Questions Over Crime Impact

WASHINGTON, United States — Thousands of National Guard troops deployed to Washington under President Donald Trump have played a limited role in the city’s criminal cases, according to a Reuters review of publicly available court records. The review found that soldiers were mentioned in about 1.3% of criminal prosecutions filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court during the year-long deployment.