According to Fox News, Verizon is discontinuing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs following regulatory pressure from the FCC during its $20 billion merger process. This major shift in corporate governance policies could impact investor sentiment and stock price volatility, indirectly influencing related tokenized stocks and blockchain projects tied to telecom sector performance. Traders should closely monitor changes in regulatory climate and potential ripple effects on digital asset markets, especially those exposed to telecom industry fundamentals (Source: Fox News, May 16, 2025).

According to Stephen Gustin, Operation Choke Point 2.0 is still affecting the cryptocurrency trading environment, despite the cessation of the initial phases targeting customer de-banking and banking institutions like Silvergate and Signature. This ongoing regulatory pressure may influence trading liquidity and market access, as financial institutions continue to face scrutiny.