•Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed to the Senate Finance Committee that the Trump administration is moving forward with a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
•Bessent urged Congress to pass the BITCOIN Act and Clarity Act to solidify and expand digital asset efforts.
•The Trump administration threatened sanctions and military action against Oman over alleged plans to join Iran in tolling vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
•Oman denies plans for tolling and emphasizes its readiness to work with the US to promote regional stability.