Saturday, May 31, 2025

Trump administration

 

  • Supreme Court Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. This move allows the administration to proceed with deportations of individuals from these countries. The Guardian+2The Guardian+2Hawaii Tribune-Herald+2

  • Refugee Policy: The administration has implemented an indefinite ban on refugee admissions and halted funding for related programs, intensifying its immigration stance. CWS Global


💼 Economic & Trade Policies

  • Steel Tariffs: President Trump announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel from 25% to 50%, effective next week. This decision coincided with the announcement of a new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel. Yahoo Finance+3The Guardian+3The Guardian+3

  • Trade Agreement Concerns: The increased tariffs have raised questions about their impact on recent trade agreements, particularly with the UK, which had previously negotiated reduced tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Guardian


⚖️ Legal & Political Affairs

  • Pardons Controversy: President Trump has issued pardons to several individuals convicted of drug trafficking offenses. This action has drawn criticism, especially as it contrasts with his administration's intensified rhetoric on the U.S. drug war. NPR

  • Law Firm Agreements: The administration claims to have secured agreements with nine law firms to provide approximately $1 billion in pro bono services. However, legal experts question the validity of these deals, suggesting they may not be legally binding. NPR


🌐 International Relations

  • India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim: President Trump has reiterated his claim of playing a pivotal role in facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He attributes this to his diplomatic efforts and economic pressure, stating that he warned both nations about potential trade consequences if hostilities continued.

Pi Network news

 


  • Pi Network officially launched its Open Mainnet on February 20, 2025.

  • This marks the end of the "Enclosed Mainnet" phase, where users had limited functionality.

  • Pi Coin Price Update

    • As of late May 2025, Pi Coin is trading at around $0.84.

    • Earlier in May, it peaked at $1.67, then dropped to around $0.75.

    • Price volatility is high as the token continues to establish its utility in the open market.

    • New Pi App: FruityPi

      • Pi Network launched a new game app called FruityPi.

      • The app showcases integration with the Pi Wallet, Pi Ad Network, and in-app Pi rewards.

      • It’s part of the ecosystem’s push to create real utility and engagement.

        KYC & Mainnet Migration Progress

        • Over 19 million Pioneers have completed their KYC.

        • Around 8 million users have already migrated their Pi balances to the Open Mainnet.

        • The Pi Core Team continues to encourage others to complete KYC and migrate.

        • Potential Binance Listing

          • Pi Coin is already listed on exchanges like OKX, Bitget, MEXC, and Kraken Pro.

          • Rumors suggest Binance may list Pi Coin soon, possibly announced during Consensus 2025.

  • Trump administration

      Supreme Court Ruling : The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS...