U.S. legacy automakers have sharply reduced announcements and public references related to electric vehicles, prompting criticism that their EV strategies are effectively retreating. CleanTechnica reported that companies once issued far more EV press releases than their actual sales share. The shift is linked to Tesla’s rise, then weaker-than-expected market response and sales. The re-election of President Donald Trump has also increased policy pressure, encouraging firms to scale back programs or avoid comments.

An analysis says crypto firms may not fully escape political pressure or supervisory risks even if they obtain a U.S. federal trust bank charter. The charter can strengthen legal standing for custody while bringing firms into direct oversight by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The article contrasts interpretations of Silvergate’s liquidation and notes conditional approvals for several trust bank moves. It adds that regulators retain control through approval conditions and revised supervisory rules.