Articles tagged: Cryptocurrency

Winklevoss twins donate $1m each to Trump as champion of cryptocurrency

Crypto tycoons claim Biden has ‘openly declared war against crypto’ in lengthy critique of administration policy

Gemini founders donate $1 million in bitcoin to Trump

Earlier in the month, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San Francisco fundraiser.

Biden allies raise alarms

Donald Trump huddled with crypto executives and took aim at the Securities and Exchange Commission, while Joe Biden's allies raised alarms.

How Trump Flipped From Bitcoin Skeptic to 'Crypto President'

Donald Trump once said bitcoin is based on "thin air." Now, he wants to make the US the industry's leader.

Messari CEO Ryan Selkis steps down after X tirade about Trump rally shooting

Selkis claimed the shooting was an ‘inside job’ and called for ‘literal war’ against Trump’s detractors.

How Trump’s opposition to CBDCs could boost crypto's appeal

Ethereum remains dominant in DeFi, but Solana and Chainlink show significant potential, experts say.

How Trump's re-election and market dynamics could boost bitcoin

Bitcoin's outlook remains positive as experts discuss political catalysts, demand growth, and enhanced investment transparency.

How Trump's support is impacting bitcoin's market value

Experts discuss the reasons behind bitcoin's recent volatility and what it means for investors.

Trump addresses Bitcoin Conference in pro-crypto shift for campaign

Donald Trump addressed the biggest bitcoin conference of the year Saturday, promising to make the United States the "crypto capital" of the world if he wins in November.

Donald Trump Makes Five Major Pledges to Cryptocurrency Industry

"Crypto is the steel industry of 100 years ago, you're just in your infancy. One day it probably will overtake gold," Trump said at the Bitcoin Conference.

Trump lays out plan to turn U.S. into a 'crypto capital' and 'bitcoin superpower'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday laid out a plan to turn the U.S. into a 'crypto capital' and 'bitcoin superpower'. Read more here.

Bitcoin’s Trump pump: Why the star of crypto rises with the Republican nominee

Still the favoured candidate despite his rival Joe Biden’s pullout, Mr. Trump spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville to thunderous applause

Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term, telling hundreds of cheering supporters of the digital tokens that he wants the U.S. to be a “bitcoin superpower” under his leadership.

Trump announces plans for US Bitcoin strategic reserve

Former President Trump said he would work on a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve if re-elected during a speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville

Trump Promises to Make U.S. the 'Crypto Capital of the Planet and the Bitcoin Superpower'

The former president drew cheers at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference after saying he'll "fire" Biden-nominated SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

Bitcoin price dips as Trump addresses crypto audience

Trump was speaking at a Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, part of a broader Republican effort to court crypto holders ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Bitcoin was last quoted down 0.96% at $66,814.

RFK Jr. woos voters with Bitcoin proposals ahead of Trump keynote address

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received a warm welcome Friday as he courted voters at the Bitcoin Conference, the cryptocurrency industry's prime event — the day before former President Donald Trump gives the keynote address.

US-listed crypto stocks retrea

FINTECH-CRYPTO/STOCKS (UPDATE 3, PIX):UPDATE 3-US-listed crypto stocks retreat following Trump-fueled spike

Trump brags about new 'Crypto President' sneakers

Donald Trump touted a new range of branded sneakers Wednesday — and was immediately criticized on X.The shoes, which include the logo "Trump - Crypto President," had been debuted at a Bitcoin conference last weekend."Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was G...

Bibles, cryptocurrency, Truth Social and gold bars: A look at Donald Trump’s reported sources of income

The details come from documents filed by Trump as part of his Republican presidential bid that were released Thursday night

Donald Trump Is Launching Some Kind Of Cryptocurrency Thing

But we have no idea what it actually is.

Trump announces The DeFiant Ones, a new cryptocurrency platform

There are few public details about the platform, which Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social, but Trump’s sons have suggested it will help unbanked people.

Crypto voters are more likely to support Donald Trump than Kamala Harris, poll says

“Trump has been reaching out to the crypto community, and it seems to have paid off."

Peter Thiel Supports Trump, Backed Ethereum's Buterin: 5 Facts You Might Not Know About PayPal, Palantir Co-Founder

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL)and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR). Here’s a look at five things investors may be less familiar with when it comes to looking at the life of the ...

Donald Trump to Promote Crypto Platform Ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump will speak on cryptocurrency and the launch of World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform managed by his sons. His remarks, scheduled shortly before Election Day, raise concerns about blending political goals with business interests.

Trump becomes first president to pay in Bitcoin

Former President Donald Trump made history as the first US president to ever pay in Bitcoin at PubKey, a NYC Bitcoin bar.

Trump’s crypto platform is open, but not to most Americans

World Liberty Financial, the mysterious crypto platform backed by Trump and his sons, opened the know-your-customer process to accredited investors and non-US persons.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump splitting the U.S. crypto bloc

Plus: Mark Cuban has words for Elon Musk.

Cryptocurrency News Weekly Update: Binance’s CZ Released, Bitcoin 70k October Prediction, Trump Keen on Crypto

At the beginning of October, it was reported that Bitcoin ETFs experienced a withdrawal of $242.66 million. This was the biggest since the beginning of September after hitting $1 billion spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, days before, on September 28. The blend of feelings mirrors the nature of the ...

Solana cryptocurrency could rally 400% if Trump wins election: StanChart

Solana could outperform ether and bitcoin in a big way if former President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election, according to Standard Chartered.

International Bettors Influence Polymarket's Trump Election Odds

International accounts are behind substantial bets on former President Donald Trump winning the 2024 election on the crypto-based platform Polymarket. Despite restrictions on Americans betting on elections, $30 million worth of bets were placed, impacting the platform's odds significantly. Polymarket is investigating these bets with external experts.

Bitcoin surges to $75,000, a new record, as traders bet Trump has election edge

Crypto assets rose as investors monitored the results of the U.S. presidential election.

Bitcoin on path to hit $100,000 after pro-crypto Trump election win

Bitcoin is on track to hit the $100,000 price milestone after Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to analysts who spoke with CNBC.

Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

NEW YORK (AP) — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world's largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000 for the first time on Monday. As of around 3:45 p.m.

FBI raids home and seizes phone of Polymarket founder

Shayne Coplan calls incident ‘discouraging’ as firm suggests raid was retaliation for site’s users betting on Donald Trump

Crypto Bet Controversy: Raid on Polymarket CEO's Home Exposes Election Gambling Anomalies

Federal agents raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, seizing electronics following a controversial presidential election. Polymarket, a prediction market platform, faced scrutiny for its election odds and a French trader's high-profit bets on Trump. The site is under investigation for compliance with French laws.

Jay Clayton's Unconventional Path to Manhattan's Top Prosecutor

Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman, as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor. Known for his consensus-driven approach, Clayton's lack of criminal law experience raises questions. Yet, his reputation for respecting the rule of law may quiet opposition. Clayton previously led SEC actions against cryptocurrency firms, including a high-profile case against Ripple.

As bitcoin surges, Jim Cramer says not to forget about stocks

Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold Wednesday, reaching new heights as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

Bitcoin Breaks Records Amidst Political Waves

Bitcoin surged past $105,000, marking a new record high during early Asian trading on Monday. This spike is linked to Donald Trump's election as U.S. president and his pro-cryptocurrency stance, including reports of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund. Analysts eye the next milestone: $110,000.

Trump taps pro-bitcoin Stephen Miran for key economic role

Miran, a pro-bitcoin advocate, will advise Trump on a range of important economic policies.

Did Trump's Crypto Order Deliver On His Promise Of A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve?

President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order to establish U.S. dominance in the digital asset market and make the country the global center of crypto. But does that order deliver on what Trump said he'd accomplish?

The crypto president has some ideas for your tax dollars

When President Donald Trump addresses the nation from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, he’ll get the first opportunityto sell Americans and Congress on his new proposal unveiled Sunday in a pair of social media posts more than an hour apart, that the US needs to create a strategic reserve of cryptocurrency.

How Much the Guests at Trump’s Crypto Summit Donated to His Inauguration

The list of invitees at the White House crypto summit illustrates the tight link between Trump and new cohort of political donors.

HANetf Unveils Europe's First Leveraged Crypto ETCs

Wild volatility roils cryptocurrencies after Trump's presidential election win.

A DOGE staffer broke Treasury policy by emailing unencrypted personal data

A US Treasury court filing reveals that a 25-year-old DOGE staffer emailed “a name” and payment details to two Trump administration officials.

Trump's crypto empire set to expand with new stablecoin and investment fund offerings

President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is expanding with the recent announcements of a new dollar-backed stablecoin and investment funds for digital assets.

Senate Dems propose ban on presidents investing or endorsing crypto assets

The $TRUMP meme coin contest has tanked what was bipartisan support for a stablecoin regulatory bill.

U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets set to acquire crypto company WonderFi for $250-million

The crypto sector has surged in recent months thanks to support from U.S. President Donald Trump

$TRUMP meme coin buyers spent more than $140 million to get dinner invite with Trump, data shows

The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.

Senate Dems Hand Trump a Win by Backing Stablecoin Bill

Democrats helped the GENIUS Act evade filibuster risk, paving the way for crypto legislation that stands to enrich Trump.

Current US Domestic Developments Under Trump's Era

The latest U.S. domestic news highlights issues ranging from AI competition in defense contracts, blocked tariffs, resource funding, and contentious foreign student policies. Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses concerns with AI contracts, the U.S. trade court strikes down tariffs, and Trump's immigration policies spark debate, while cryptocurrency strategies and financial disputes unfold.

Trump crypto firm quiet on Shehbaz talks, CEO of partner talks of Pakistan image makeover

WLFI names Trump as ‘chief crypto advocate’, sons, grandson as envoys.

Trump Media And Technology Group (DJT) Files To Launch The Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, Don Jr. Denies Any Involvement With The $TRUMP Wallet

As the buzz around a $TRUMP coin wallet waned, the Trump Media and Technology Group filed with the SEC to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF.

Trump’s crypto firms spar with each other over rogue wallet announcement

Latest spat appears to stem from fight between president’s sons and Bill Zanker, longtime Trump business partner

Trump’s Crypto Is Crushing MAGA’s Pocketbook

The meme coin launched by the President-elect on January 18, just two days before his return to the White House, has lost more than half its value in less than five months.

Trump Made $57.4 From World Liberty Financial, New Filing Discloses

Trump’s backing of the decentralized finance platform comes as his administration pushes to expand U.S. crypto markets.

10 Sunday Reads

My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Moody’s Sounds Alarm on Private Funds for Individuals: Chasing retail money could pose risks to investors, private funds and financial system, Moody’s says. (Wall Street Journal) • Bitc…

From "No Kings" To MAGA Crowns: The Irony Of Trump's Bitcoin Embrace

Bitcoin's anti-establishment ethos faces a test as Trump positions himself as its political champion and cultural icon.

Trump Primes Bitcoin And Crypto For A Price Game-Changer Predicted To ‘Unleash’ Trillions

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the Trump administration’s landmark stablecoin bill, predicted to "unleash" trillions of dollars...

Justin Sun takes crypto company public — reportedly with help from Eric Trump

Last year, Justin Sun was facing a federal investigation into his crypto empire, to the point that he avoided entering the US. Now, his company is going to be publicly listed on the American stock markets – and reportedly with the assistance of Eric Trump. Tr…

Elon Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government

Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government Efficiency effort, many key staffers — and DOGE ideas — are now more permanently embedded in the federal government.

Amazon and Walmart May Issue Their Own Company-Crypto

The Genius Act would likely need to pass first.

Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry

In a 68-30 vote on Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support. Eighteen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in passing the bill, which is the first to establish a federal regulatory framework for stableco…

The Senate passed a major cryptocurrency bill — a big victory for digital assets

The digital asset sector has long craved legitimacy through federal regulation

The Rise And Fall of DOGE

Without Elon Musk, what is the Department of Government Efficiency going to do?

The $50 Billion Company That Does Almost Nothing

Wall Street is valuing crypto firm Circle like the next big thing in tech. Its entire business? Holding your dollars and keeping the interest.

Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For $37 Trillion Fed Price Earthquake As Trump Suddenly Flips

The bitcoin price is braced for a Federal Reserve earthquake after Trump renewed his attacks...

Bitcoin Falls Below $104K as Retail Investor Sentiment Returns to Liberation Day Levels

Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 following a 4% drop, even as analysts say extreme bearish sentiment from retail may hint at a rebound.

The Trump Family Is Quietly Building a Crypto Empire

The Trump family is building a crypto empire that puts their profits on a collision course with the presidency.

Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

The new head of the U.S. housing regulator, a crypto investor with deep ties to Trump, wants to study using your digital coins for home loans. This is not a drill.

Trump Claims He Built Crypto—Just as His Family Cashes In

The U.S. president now says he made crypto great again, just as his family stands to benefit from a booming digital empire.

Trump Is Doing Crypto Corruption With a Billionaire Leader of Fake Country: Report

Trump's crypto deals with Justin Sun, a Chinese billionaire who wants recognition for Liberland, a micronation in Europe, raises ethical concerns.

‘Huge’ BlackRock Crypto Bombshell Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin At Key Price ‘Turning Point’

Bitcoin and crypto are braced for a "huge" BlackRock crypto market bombshell that has suddenly appeared on the "horizon"...

Crypto Bros Are Winning Big in Trump’s America

The industry that brought you Bitcoin casinos and NFT grifts is now riding high on regulation, respectability, and record profits thanks to the White House.

Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Says Growth Will Offset Deficits, Boosting Bull Case for BTC and Gold

Bitcoin rose 0.54% to $107,937 after analyst Will Clemente said Trump’s deficit comments reinforce the bull case for BTC and gold.

Fiserv Gains Attention After Stablecoin Launch; William Blair Maintains Outperform Rating

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) ranks among the best fundamental stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Following Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI)’s stablecoin announcements, ...

Bitcoin Whales Are Offloading Their Bags on Institutional Investors

The reason the price of Bitcoin has been stuck is pretty clear.

Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey's new digital banking startup set to be valued at $2 billion, sources say

Erebor, a digital bank for startups and cryptocurrency companies founded by Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey, is raising money from 8VC and Founders Fund.

Wild New Satoshi Nakamoto Theory Emerges From Massive $8 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Mystery

Bitcoin has rocketed higher over the last 10 years, confounding its critics and making its mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto potentially one of the world’s richest people...

Satoshi-era Bitcoin investor moves $8 billion worth of crypto after 14 years — 80,000 BTC originally bought for less than $200,000

An OG Bitcoin investor has moved his stash of 80,000 BTC in an unprecedented transaction worth over $8 billion.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

Bitcoin briefly topped $109,000, while XRP, Solana's SOL, and dogecoin saw notable gains.

Elon Musk Calls the U.S. Dollar ‘Hopeless,’ Says His America Party Will Embrace Bitcoin

The billionaire, in another escalating feud with Trump, suggests that crypto could be part of his plan to disrupt American politics.

How crypto executives, lobbyists, campaign operatives, and Trump business partners successfully turned Trump from an outspoken bitcoin skeptic into a supporter (New York Times)

New York Times: How crypto executives, lobbyists, campaign operatives, and Trump business partners successfully turned Trump from an outspoken bitcoin skeptic into a supporter  —  Just over a year ago, while sitting around a table in an ornate meeting room at…

Even crypto execs fall for crypto scams

It’s not every day you hear of cryptocurrency executives falling for crypto scams, but here we are. A complaint filed by the Department of Justice appears to reveal that a pair of MoonPay executives lost $250,000 worth of Ethereum when donating to what they t…

Mystery Man Shines a Spotlight on the Shadiness of Trump’s Crypto Venture

Who is Dave Lee?

Crypto Is on Fire as Bitcoin Nears $120K in Unstoppable Surge

Fueled by Trump’s pressure on the Fed and a tidal wave of investor optimism, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is on an unstoppable run.

Bitcoin Hits an All-Time High of $118,000, Up 21% for 2025

Bitcoin "vaulted to a fresh all-time high Friday, breaking above $118,000," reports Yahoo Finance: Year to date, the token is up roughly 21%, buoyed in part by crypto-friendly policies from the Trump administration, including the establishment of a strategic…

Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Buys Another $100 Million of Trump’s Memecoin

The crypto mogul is getting in deep with the Trump family's digital assets.

Trump Fed Warning Spurs Crypto Price Surge Toward $4 Trillion As Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Suddenly Soar

U.S. president Donald Trump has helped spur the crypto market higher, pointing to its success as why the Federal Reserve should “rapidly” lower interest rates...

Trump’s Crypto Firm Raised $52 Million—Likely Sending Millions To His Family, New Disclosure Reveals

The payout to Trump and his family highlights how his private business dealings overlap with a presidency focused on turning America into the “crypto capital of the world.”

Cryptoprivacy on trial: jury to decide if Tornado Cash's Roman Storm is a $1B money launderer or a free speech hero

Accused crypto-launderer Roman Storm says he's just a software engineer. The DOJ says his Tornado Cash tool helped Kim Jong Un launder millions.

‘A Huge Step’—Coinbase CEO Issues ‘10x’ AI Crypto Prediction As Bitcoin Price Targets $200,000

The chief executive of crypto exchange Coinbase has issued a shock “10x” artificial intelligence crypto prediction...

From Bitcoin to XRP: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price goes up once again, here's a guide to some of the crypto market's trickiest terms.

What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?

A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week.

House GOP hard-liners defy Trump, Speaker Johnson by crippling crypto measures

The intraparty rebellion comes after Trump urged the GOP to vote in favor of it.

Trump Lets Polymarket Off the Hook, Ends Probe Into Crypto Betting Platform

Who could have predicted it?

Bank of America expects to launch stablecoins as Morgan Stanley weighs use

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bank of America has been working on stablecoins like the rest of the industry and investors can expect the lender to move forward on this...

WATCH: Trump says deal reached to advance crypto legislation after House setback

After a setback when House Republicans failed to advance a vote on crypto-related legislation, Trump said he struck a deal with GOP lawmakers to move it forward Wednesday.

The crypto industry got what it paid for

The crypto industry is beginning to see a return on one of its most prescient investments: Donald Trump. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills that industry supporters believe will bring more legitimacy and predictability to the digital…

A 'Crypto Week' win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S.

It was a remarkable win for the crypto industry — and for President Trump, who campaigned on making the country "the crypto capital of the planet."

Trump’s Meme Coin Empire Is About to Explode With Millions of New Tokens

Entities linked to the president can now sell up to nearly $1 billion worth of $TRUMP. The question is: will they?

The Man Who Called Every Crypto Cycle Since 2017 Just Revealed His Blueprint for the $250K Bitcoin Run—And Why This Time Is Different

After building and selling a media empire for over $150 million, Ran Neer didn’t need to chase the next big thing. Yet since 2016, he’s been all-in on crypto...

The US House passes the GENIUS Act, sending the stablecoin bill to Trump for his signature, and advances two other crypto bills to the Senate for consideration (Reuters)

Reuters: The US House passes the GENIUS Act, sending the stablecoin bill to Trump for his signature, and advances two other crypto bills to the Senate for consideration  —  The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to create a regulatory fra…

Sources: Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week that would open up 401(k) plans to cryptocurrency and other alternative investments (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Sources: Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week that would open up 401(k) plans to cryptocurrency and other alternative investments  —  President preparing executive order to allow 401k plans to tap broad pool of al…

US House sends crypto ‘GENIUS Act’ to Trump, in win for industry advocates

Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes 'crypto week'.

Trump’s Cabinet Is Cashing in on Crypto

One in five Trump nominees have crypto holdings, according to an analysis.

Trump signs GENIUS Act into law

President Donald Trump signs the stablecoin regulation bill into law.

WATCH: President Trump signs first major federal cryptocurrency bill into law

The bill outlines regulations aimed at making a specific kind of digital currency called stablecoins more accessible and mainstream.

Crypto’s Wild West Era Is Over

The GENIUS Act brings crypto out of the shadows and into the American financial system.

Wall Street's plans for stablecoin, from Goldman to JPMorgan

Executives at five of the largest US banks shared their plans for stablecoin as regulations passed by Congress head to the White House.

‘Stronger, Bigger, Better’—Trump Issues Huge Prediction For $4 Trillion Crypto Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom

U.S. president Donald Trump has predicted a “golden age” will make crypto and the U.S. dollar “stronger and bigger and better than ever before”...

Trump Signs GENIUS Act, Establishing First U.S. Crypto Law, Strengthening Dollar

The GENIUS Act introduces the first federal stablecoin regulation in the U.S., linking digital assets to Treasury reserves and reinforcing dollar dominance.

What's next after the stablecoin law is signed

President Trump has signed into law the GENIUS Act, which will mean that many mainstream banks and fintechs will try to make stablecoins a part of everyday life in America soon. Why it matters: With clear legal guidelines for the killer app of blockchains, do…

GOP Helps Trump Illegally Rake In Crypto Bucks

A new analysis details precisely how a slate of proposed cryptocurrency bills making their way through Congress this week, if passed, will enrich U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his family who are heavily invested in the crypto markets. Republican …

‘I Got You Guys Out of So Much Trouble’: Trump Signs Stablecoin Crypto Bill

And then he ended another investigation into a crypto founder for good measure.

Trump Media Is Now a $2 Billion Bitcoin Bet

The company behind Truth Social is converting its cash into crypto, creating a high-stakes link between its future and the volatile digital currency.

Has Brazil Invented the Future of Money?

And will it ever come to America?

Mysterious Whale Makes a 17,000,000% Profit on a 14-Year-Old Bitcoin Bet

Early Bitcoin whales are starting to wake up and cash out.

Crypto Bills In Congress Could Bring Chaos to Our Financial System

Trump signed a bill legalizing his own stablecoin hustle — and the Senate could soon exempt his meme coins from oversight. We could all be on the hook

Satoshi Nakamoto-Era Bombshell Suddenly Puts Bitcoin Price On The Brink Ahead Of $50 Trillion Crypto Game-Changer

Analysts are betting the bitcoin price is on the brink of a major move...

Elon Musk's SpaceX Moves Bitcoin For The First Time In 3 Years: Is A Sell-Off Incoming?

SpaceX has reportedly moved parts of its Bitcoin holdings after a long period of dormancy. Cryptocurrency intelligence platform Arkham said Tuesday on X that...

Crypto Payments Are Coming to PayPal

The digital payments platform is getting over 100 other cryptocurrencies as a payment option.

SEC Debuts 'Project Crypto' To Bring US Financial Markets 'On Chain'

The SEC has launched "Project Crypto" to overhaul outdated securities regulations for a blockchain-based future, aiming to support tokenized assets, crypto trading, and "super apps." "To achieve President Trump's vision of making America the crypto capital …

Ether Prices Fall Below $3,500 After Market Shows Signs Of Exhaustion

Ether prices declined below $3,500 on Friday, August 1, reaching their lowest in roughly two weeks as the recent market rally showed signs of exhaustion.

Bitcoin Is Suddenly On The Brink As $300 Billion Crypto Shock Sparks Price Crash Fears

Bitcoin traders are scrambling to get ahead of what could be a major market crash...

6 Top Crypto Stocks To Buy Now: Top Picks For August 2025

Looking for the top crypto stocks in August 2025? Discover our 6 best picks to buy now and capitalize on the latest market trends in crypto.

Crypto Market Bloodbath: Three Reasons Traders Are in Risk-Off Mode

Traders dumped crypto assets after a dismal U.S. jobs report, Trump’s nuclear rhetoric, and growing recession fears ahead of the September Fed meeting.

‘Chokepoint 3.0’ Has Arrived? a16z Warns of Anti-Crypto Bank Tactics

This tactic could strangle competition by making it more costly for users to transfer funds to alternative platforms, a16z's general partner argued.

Arthur Hayes Dumps Millions in Crypto Amid Bearish Bet on U.S. Tariff Impact

Hayes suggested that markets will be impacted by President Trump's tariffs and a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, predicting a bearish scenario for crypto

The SEC Shifts Gears on Crypto

Trump’s big push to legitimize crypto is underway.

A Banker’s Guide To Trump’s Digital Finance Innovation Agenda

The US Treasury's report on digital financial technology marks the start of a more coordinated strategy to modernize the financial system and promote American leadership.

Trump Media Confirms $2B Bitcoin Treasury and $300M Options Strategy in Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Trump Media said Friday it now holds $2B in bitcoin and bitcoin-related securities, plus $300M in options exposure, forming one of the largest crypto treasuries among public firms.

Peter Thiel-backed Bullish seeks up to $4.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Companies leveraging crypto and related technologies have rallied on friendly policymaking from the Donald Trump administration, such as the recent passage...

Trump Turns 401(k)s Into Crypto Machines

A new executive order could funnel billions from American retirement accounts into Bitcoin and other digital assets, a massive win for the crypto industry and a huge new risk for your savings.

“We Miss All the Trains to Get Rich”: The Real Story of Crypto and the Black Community

I went to a journalism convention expecting to talk about AI and politics. Instead, a chance encounter with a 24-year-old leader revealed a devastating truth about who gets left behind.

Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

Another Trump Pump Sends Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Flying: What Happens Next?

The Big Winners of the Trump-Era Crypto Boom

From tech giants like Tesla to a little-known Bitcoin miner, the president's pro-crypto pivot has unleashed a tidal wave of wealth. Here’s who is riding it.

Donald Trump Is Mostly a Crypto Billionaire Now, Group Says

“The more the President’s wealth depends on anonymous investors around the world with hidden agendas, the greater the risk.” The post Donald Trump Is Mostly a Crypto Billionaire Now, Group Says appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump Just Dropped A $12.2 Trillion Crypto Price Bombshell—Sending Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Sharply Higher

U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will make it easier for 401(k) retirement accounts—which hold a combined $12.2 trillion—to hold bitcoin and crypto...

Trump-Linked World Liberty Seeks $1.5B for Public Crypto Holding Firm: Bloomberg

The move would see World Liberty Financial join other crypto treasury firms, and comes as Trump adopts pro-crypto policies.

Crypto Currents: Trump signs executive order to allow crypto in 401(k) plans

Binance Founder Zhao Seeks Pardon From Trump For Money-Laundering Violations

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump for money-laundering violations. Zhao has...

The Trump Family’s Crypto Empire Is Expanding—Fast

A new deal will see a publicly traded company buy up to $1.5 billion of the Trump family's proprietary crypto token, further blurring the lines between the White House and their private business interests.

Forget the Crypto Bros. Wall Street Is Driving the New Crypto Boom

The crypto market is on fire again, but the fuel isn't coming from social media hype. It's coming from institutional investors making a massive bet that the Federal Reserve is about to make money cheap again.

Sources: World Liberty Financial's partnership with Binance-run PancakeSwap is helping boost demand for USD1, generating profit for Trump, as CZ seeks a pardon (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Sources: World Liberty Financial's partnership with Binance-run PancakeSwap is helping boost demand for USD1, generating profit for Trump, as CZ seeks a pardon  —  The under-the-radar trading platform is quietly administered by Binance, t…

Crypto Prices Plunge After Shock Inflation Report

Inflation is up, Bitcoin is down.

Memecoin market surges to $82bn as Bitcoin hits new record

Memecoins are regaining their momentum. It comes as several bullish signals flash for the market segment. But analysts warn that the rally could be halted at...

Judge Not Buying DOJ’s Claim That Elon Wasn’t Running DOGE

Remember back in February when the DOJ told a court that, despite multiple public statements from both Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the contrary, Elon Musk was not associated one bit with DOGE and therefore should not be subject to litigation regarding DOGE’…

New Bitcoin Purchases by the U.S. Government Still on the Table, Bessent Says

Bitcoin fans were disappointed when the 'strategic reserve' didn't inject new money into the liquidity pool.

Treasury Sec Issues Shock September Fed Prediction After Surprise U.S. Bitcoin Reveal Triggered Wild Price Swings

Bitcoin’s bearish reversal comes as U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent revealed the U.S. holds far fewer bitcoin than previously thought...

Bitcoin Mining Gets A Major Power Boost. Here’s What Comes Next

Block unveiled Proto Rig and Proto Fleet, aiming to improve bitcoin mining efficiency, extend hardware life, and expand industry competition.

Crypto IPOs Are Making Wall Street Go Wild. There Are More in the Pipeline

How Crypto 401k’s Could Impact Investors

Crypto is mainstream, and the 401k market is the latest sector to acknowledge that

The “Layer 1” Fight Is Not About Stablecoins But The Future Of Finance

Can the "Layer 1" of DeFi really be provided Circle or Stripe? Or will it ultimately need Big Tech or governments or someone else to deliver the platform for innovation?

State of Crypto: Do Kwon Pleads Guilty

A few years after telling Terra/Luna investors that their funds were safe, Kwon admitted to misleading them.

Bullish (BLSH): I Was Okay With Stock Coming Down A Little, Says Jim Cramer

We recently published 12 Latest Stocks Jim Cramer Discussed. Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Cryptocurrency exchange ...

Wyoming Launches the First State-Issued Stablecoin

Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token promises faster and cheaper digital transactions

Here’s Why Crypto Set the Market on Fire Yesterday

In this rally's case, a rising tide did indeed lift all boats.

‘Global Crisis’—$37 Trillion Fed Dollar ‘Crash’ Fears Fuel Huge Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Predictions

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff has admitted he got bitcoin and crypto wrong ten years ago, warning a coming dollar “crisis" could propel crypto higher...

Eric Trump Makes Bitcoin Price Predictions as He Reportedly Gets Ready to Visit Metaplanet

Eric Trump predicts $175K BTC this year and $1M long term, while FT and Bloomberg report on his American Bitcoin Asia push and planned Metaplanet trip.

State of Crypto: Crypto Takes Jackson Hole

The annual SALT Wyoming conference took place this week. Government officials said a lot the industry will like.

Ether Likely to Top $5K, BTC Eyes Record High as Powell Sparks Rally; Watch for DAT Deal Risks: Asset Managers

While Powell's stance supports a crypto rally, potential risks include corporate treasury adoption challenges and equity market volatility.

The Paradox Of Pause: Why Slowing Down May Be The Fastest Way To Scale

The Paradox Of Pause: Why Slowing Down May Be The Fastest Way To Scale

Crypto in Late 2025 and Beyond: What Powell’s Speech Signals for Rates, Inflation and Assets

Powell’s Jackson Hole speech showed how the Fed is weighing inflation against jobs. That balance could shape policy in the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond.

Trump-Related DeFi Platform World Liberty Financial Debuts WLFI Token On Ethereum Mainnet

World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform associated with President Donald Trump‘s family, has publicized the launch of its WLFI token...

As Crypto's Power Grows, Wall Street Braces For a Washington Showdown

An escalating lobbying conflict is unfolding in Washington as traditional banking entities and cryptocurrency companies vie for regulatory favor. The...

Bitcoin Flash Crash Roils Crypto Market

Did a single whale disrupt the crypto ocean?

U.S. Treasury Sanctions DPRK IT-Worker Scheme, Exposing $600K Crypto Transfers and $1M+ Profits

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a fresh round of sanctions against two individuals and two entities for their role in the North Korean remote information technology (IT) worker scheme to generate illicit…

Eric Trump Claims His Company Is Mining ‘3% of the World’s Bitcoin Every Single Day’

The president's son promoted his latest venture at a Bitcoin conference in Hong Kong.

The Federal Reserve’s Policy Caused The Price Of BTC To Plummet, And GMO Miner Allowed Holders To Earn $6,800 A Day

This week, global markets focused on US macroeconomic data and the crucial event of whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin market continued its weekend decline. On Monday, Bitcoin's price fell 2.8% to $109,882…

Pump.fun Buybacks Fuel PUMP Token Revival Amid Broader Crypto Downturn

Despite a cooling crypto market, Pump.fun’s aggressive strategy of deploying platform revenue to repurchase its native token has driven a 17% weekly gain.

State of Crypto: Unsettled U.S. Crypto Tax Scene

As Congress still struggles to work out a crypto tax approach in the U.S., the experts handling digital assets at the IRS are heading for the exits.

Gryphon Digital Mining to Merge with Trump-Linked American Bitcoin

Gryphon Digital Mining has secured shareholder approval to merge with American Bitcoin, a mining firm connected to the Trump family, in a stock-for-stock...

Given Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance, Is it Time to Fully Ditch Gold in Favor of Bitcoin?

Bitwise’s André Dragosch argues gold still protects against stock sell-offs while bitcoin hedges bond stress — raising questions about their roles in 2025 portfolios.

Trump's World Liberty token falls in first day of trading

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The digital tokens backing the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, fell in value on Monday in their first day...

This ‘Ends The Fed’—U.S. Dollar Crisis Predicted To Spark A ‘Critical’ Bitcoin Price Tipping Point

The former chief technology officer at bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase has predicted bitcoin will "end the Fed"...

Trump Family’s Crypto Token Just Made Them $5 Billion Richer

The Trumps’ new digital currency WLFI began trading on Monday and became the family's most valuable asset.

The Winklevoss Twins Are Eyeing $2.22 Billion Crypto IPO

Crypto IPOs are having a moment in the wake of Trump administration’s pro-crypto deregulation.

What the Hell Is Going on With Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun and Donald Trump?

"I believe that a truly great financial brand must be built on fairness, transparency, and trust—not on unilateral actions that freeze investor assets," Sun tweeted Thursday.

The Trump Crypto Empire Is Growing Up

In recent weeks, the family has dressed up its business dealings in the veneer of legitimacy.

Serious U.S. Dollar Fed Warning Issued As Bitcoin Mounts $24 Trillion Gold Price Challenge

Goldman Sacks analysts have warned the U.S. dollar’s global reserve-currency status could be eaten away by gold—just as bitcoin comes for its safe-haven asset crown...

Santiment Highlights Five of This Week’s Top Trending Coins: BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDT, EGLD

Santiment reported that Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether and MultiversX were the most talked-about assets this week, each boosted by market narratives.

Why Agentic AI Will Power Stablecoin Adoption

AI is growing fast, and stablecoins are critical to sustaining and accelerating this growth

The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security

The agency’s then acting chief helped DOGE at first, then tried to resist when he saw what it was doing, he said in interviews.

The Untold Saga Of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. On Feb. 10, on the third floor of the Social Security Administration’s Baltimore-area headquarters, Leland Dudek unfurled a 4-foot-wide roll of paper that extended…

The Treasury Is Expanding the Patriot Act to Attack Bitcoin Self Custody

We shouldn't have to cater to the lowest common denominator.

Tether Taps Trump’s Former Crypto Advisor to Lead US Operations

Sweet gig if you can get it.

‘Trump’s Going To Take The Fed Over’—Bitcoin And Crypto Brace For ‘Serious’ Price Shock

A close ally of Trump has predicted the president will “take the Fed over,” something that could up-end the global financial order...

Memecoins Rally as Traders Bet on Fed Rate Cut and U.S. Altcoin ETFs

Bitcoin's market share has dropped 3.5% in the past month, with indexes tracking it against altcoins entering "Altseason" territory.

State of Crypto: Brian Quintenz v. Tyler Winklevoss

How the CFTC chair nominee's confirmation may have stalled.

Bitcoin Bulls Bet on Fed Rate Cuts To Drive Bond Yields Lower, But There's a Catch

Longer-term Treasury yields may rise despite the anticipated Fed rate cuts, potentially offsetting the expected bullish effects on BTC and other risk assets.

Businesses Are Putting 22% Of Their Profit In Bitcoin, Report Says

Private businesses are investing sizable portions of their profits in Bitcoin, according to BTC-focused financial services firm River. ​ Private businesses...

‘Open Up The Floodgates’—A BlackRock Price Bombshell Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin And Crypto

The SEC has approved a major rule change that could mean the bitcoin and crypto ETF “floodgates” open...

This Golden Bitcoin Statue of Donald Trump Is Going Viral

It's not a hoax. There's a 12-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump that was temporarily put up in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17 to honor his support of cryptocurrency. The gold statue of Trump holding a giant bitcoin in his hand apparently lived on 3r…

Dogecoin Has Made It to Wall Street

The first memecoin ETFs have hit the stock market, legitimizing the once too-online digital currency.

Feds Scrutinizing Potential Insider Trading in Major Crypto Deals

Wall Street regulators are reportedly flagging suspicious trading in the stocks of companies that have announced big crypto bets.

Bitcoin Braced For $25 Trillion Price Earthquake As Deutsche Bank Issues Huge Fed Prediction

Deutsche Bank has predicted bitcoin could soon be on equal footing with gold on the Federal Reserve balance sheet...

State of Crypto: Shutdown Watch

A U.S. government shutdown won't be as bad for crypto as it might have been in previous years, but it will further delay already-stalled initiatives.

Morgan Stanley And SoFi Join $104M ZeroHash Funding Round That Creates New $1B Crypto Infrastructure Unicorn In 2025

Cryptocurrency infrastructure startup ZeroHash just achieved unicorn status by securing $104 million in Series D-2 financing that values the company at $1...

Vanguard U-Turn on Crypto ETFs Could Be Explosive for Bitcoin

Vanguard is the world’s second-largest asset manager, and currently handles about $11 trillion in funds.It’s a hugely influential company given it decides...

Trump Is Launching a Crypto Debit Card

World Liberty Financial will offer a debit card in thee latest addition to Trump family's crypto empire.

Elon Musk Fans Are Still Losing Ridiculous Amounts of Money to Crypto Scams

"I was devastated knowing I fell for something like this," wrote one person in Florida who said they lost $41,000.

Trump’s $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend’ Stimulus Check Idea Could Be About To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price, Crypto And Stock Market

U.S. president Donald Trump has floated the idea of a $2,000 Covid stimulus check-style tariff dividend that could trigger a bitcoin price, crypto and stock market surge...

Full Steam Ahead: Lummis Drives Crypto Market Structure Amid Shutdown

As a government shutdown delays regulators, Sen. Cynthia Lummis and crypto leaders push forward on a market structure bill that could define digital assets by year’s end.

World Liberty Financial Sells WLFI Token at 25% Premium to Bitcoin Miner Hut 8

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family–affiliated crypto venture, has sold part of its locked token holdings to Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8. According to a statement on Oct. 4, WLFI transferred the tokens directly from its treasury to serve as part of…

PayPal (PYPL) Partners with Spark to Inject $1B PYUSD Liquidity

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is one of the most undervalued financial stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On September 25, PayPal...

‘Perfect Storm’—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive’ Price Shock After Surging To All-Time High Over $125,000

U.S. president Donald Trump has floated the idea of a $2,000 Covid stimulus check-style tariff dividend that could trigger a bitcoin price, crypto and stock market surge...

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Stablecoin Needs Better Attestation Reports, NYDIG Says

NYDIG noted that the delay in reporting is notable, given USD1's growing profile and $2.7 billion in supply, and may be a concern for investors.

WATCH: Crypto scam almost costs woman her life savings

The FBI says scams perpetrated using bitcoin ATMs cost Americans nearly $250 million in 2024, more than double the sum from the previous year.

Under Trump, ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ May Be Redeemed

A new report claims that Roger Ver may have reached a deal with the government.

‘Trump Surprise’ Triggers Huge Crypto ‘Flash Crash’ As Traders Brace For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB And Solana Price ‘Wipeout’

Traders are bracing for further declines as the bitcoin price crash suddenly accelerates amid uncertainty over U.S. president Donald Trump’s fresh China tariffs...

Ether Prices Plunge 20% To $3,500 As Tariff Fears Roil Markets

Ether prices fell sharply on Friday, October 10, dropping from $4,400 to almost $3,500 as tariff concerns fueled losses in risk assets.

Did Trump’s Tariff Trigger A Crypto Purge Or Just A Panic?

Trump’s 100% China tariffs sent crypto into chaos, wiping out $16B in longs. Bitcoin plunged, traders panicked, and speculation rose over who saw it coming.

Trump’s latest tariffs trigger over US$6 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations

Cryptocurrency market traders have been hit by record liquidations just days after bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high, with volatility triggered in large part by the latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. Crypto prices tumbled on Friday after …

Biggest Crypto Liquidation Ever Sees $16B Longs Decimated Amid Market Chaos

Trump’s 100% tariff warning on China ignited a global sell-off that wiped out $16 billion in leveraged crypto longs and pushed Ethena’s USDe to a rare sub-$1 print.

Mystery Trader Made $160M Shorting Before Tariff Bombshell...

Mystery Trader Made $160M Shorting Before Tariff Bombshell... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:How Did He Know? The Big Crash: Are we really heading for another 1929? Markets braced for chaos after record crypto selloff…

How Did He Know?

How Did He Know? (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Mystery Trader Made $160M Shorting Before Tariff Bombshell... The Big Crash: Are we really heading for another 1929? Markets braced for chaos after record crypto selloff…

Serious BlackRock ETF Warning Issued After ‘Extreme’ $500 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price ‘Flash Crash’

Traders are bracing for further declines as the bitcoin price crash suddenly accelerates amid uncertainty over U.S. president Donald Trump’s fresh China tariffs...

Green Shoots on China Lifts Crypto in Sunday Action

Both Beijing and Washington moved to calm trade tensions over the weekend.

Crypto anger as speculators claim insider trading in Trump crash

Record $19bn crypto crash exposes dark side of leverage boom

Crypto markets crashed on Friday after Trump announced new China tariffs. That crash was fuelled by a leverage boom that culminated in billions in long...

Traders Blame Binance, But Did Coinbase Also Amplify The Market Crash?

The crypto market crash following Trump’s tariff announcement has continued to attract significant attention to Binance and Coinbase.

CoinGecko: crypto's combined market cap rises 6% to hit $4T, recovering from a brutal weekend selloff as President Trump tries to calm US-China trade war fears (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: CoinGecko: crypto's combined market cap rises 6% to hit $4T, recovering from a brutal weekend selloff as President Trump tries to calm US-China trade war fears  —  Most major cryptocurrencies rebounded from steep losses suffered over a brutal weeke…

Top crypto mogul found dead with gunshot wound to head inside LAMBO...

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Palmer Luckey’s AI and Crypto-Focused Bank Wins Conditional Approval

The bank is called Erebor, another tech venture from the Tolkien universe.

Bitcoin Price Slumps as Wall Street Prepares for Crypto ETF Frenzy

It's been a rough week for crypto.

$15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure Exposes Challenges For US Crypto Reserve Strategy

The US seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from a transnational crime ring—testing Trump's proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and revealing national security risks from crypto.

It’s ‘Over’—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A Massive 2026 Crypto Price Shock After Serious Crash Warning

Bitcoin has suddenly dropped toward $100,000, accelerating a sudden sell-off that hit the bitcoin price and crypto market last week...

DOGE Finds Support After Tariff-Led Selloff, Market Awaits Next Catalyst

The session’s 7% swing came amid renewed macro jitters and reports of large whale liquidations totaling over $74 million.

Melania Trump Used as ‘Window-Dressing’ in Elaborate Memecoin Fraud, Legal Filing Claims

The first lady of the United States became a pawn in an intricate memecoin scam that resulted in millions of dollars in losses, crypto investors have alleged.

US Crypto Activity Explodes by 50% in 2025 Amid Trump’s Regulatory Pullback

Crypto transaction volume in the US topped $1 trillion between January and July of this year. The president's embrace of the digital asset space appears to be the cause.

Disgraced Binance Founder Gets a Pardon From Trump

“The war on crypto is over,” the White House press secretary said.

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

President Donald Trump has pardoned the Founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to anti-money-laundering violations and served prison time. The Associated Press reports: Zhao has deep ties to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture that the R…

President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Mr Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

Trump pardons Binance cryptocurrency founder Changpeng Zhao

US President Donald Trump pardons former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after money-laundering conviction.

One Crypto Tycoon Pardons Another

The pardon of one of the world’s richest men is an overture to an industry that has made Trump millions.

Is Trump’s pardon of Binance boss Changpeng Zhao a conflict of interest?

Zhao is a convicted criminal who founded the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange.

It’s ‘Over’—Wall Street Is Quietly Gearing Up For A $6.6 Trillion Fed Flip As The Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars

Wall Street giants are bracing for the Federal Reserve to end the reduction of its $6.6 trillion balance sheet, known as quantitative tightening...

Trump Names SEC Crypto Task Force Head Selig as Next Nominee to Run U.S. CFTC

If confirmed, current SEC official Mike Selig would take over the U.S. commodities watchdog as it's poised to be given wide authority over crypto.

XRP Leads Gains on Ripple Moves, Bitcoin Holds $111K as ‘Uptober’ Dud Heads for Last Week

October has been defined by forced selling and false starts and on track to become the worst since 2015, dampening an otherwise bullish month that averages over 25% returns for bitcoin.

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Surges 19.7% on AI Boom

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) is one of the best performers on Friday. Cipher Mining soared by...

Fresh Off His Trump Pardon, Changpeng Zhao Helps Launch Stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan

Oh, like you wouldn't launch a stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan?

Rate-Cut Bets Locked, Treasuries Traders Focus on Fed Signals

Trump Is the Shitcoin President

Trump ran as the bitcoin president, but stablecoins and crypto grifting have taken priority.

Donald Trump's Truth Social Is Launching a Polymarket Competitor

As crypto-based prediction services attract a flood of attention and capital, the US president’s social media platform has announced plans to muscle in.

The Fed Slashed Rates. Here’s Why Crypto Prices Tumbled Anyway

Jerome Powell struck a note of uncertainty amid the good news. His comments undercut the expectations of crypto traders.

A deepfake video of Nvidia’s CEO sent thousands of viewers to a crypto scam

Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference isn’t making many waves for gamer or PC hardware crowds this year, perhaps because it seems to be exclusively interested in boosting hardware for “AI” and data centers. So it’s almost ironic that a phony version of the keyno…

Bitcoin Price Plunges as Crypto Traders Get Nervous About Future

Fed chair Jerome Powell made some on Wall Street uneasy when he signaled that another rate cut was no guarantee when the Fed meets again.

The $460 Billion Quantum Bitcoin Treasure Hunt

Satoshi’s early bitcoin stash creates massive opportunity for quantum computing startups.

Elon Musk raises eyebrows with unexpected statement about bitcoin: 'It is impossible to fake'

It's possible that Musk's views on bitcoin may influence some people's decisions.

‘This Is A Signal’—U.S. Treasury Secretary Sparks Wild Bitcoin Speculation As Traders Brace For Price Shock

U.S Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has issued a surprise bitcoin endorsement, triggering speculation he’s sending the market a “signal"...

Satoshi's Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 17: From Cypherpunk Rebellion to Wall Street Staple

Once envisioned as peer-to-peer cash, Bitcoin’s journey reflects both mainstream triumph and existential tension.

State of Crypto: The Government Shutdown Nears a Record

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown may become the longest in history, with reverberating effects on crypto legislation.

Bitcoin’s ‘Red October’: What Happened to the Widely Anticipated Uptober Crypto Rally?

A mid-October sell-off knocked majors off early highs and left bitcoin down for the month while BNB and a few altcoins finished higher.

Trump Family Delves Deeper Into Crypto With Truth Social Prediction Market Feature

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) says it will soon roll out a prediction market feature for Truth Social in partnership with cryptocurrency...

DEX Volumes Surge Past $1 trillion Amid Investor Shift From CEXs

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) recorded a historic $1.36 trillion in trading volume in October, signaling migration from centralized platforms.

How Trump’s Tariffs Crashed the Crypto Market — What It Means for You

Following President Donald Trump’s threat in early October that he would impose a 100% on imports from China to America, crypto markets crashed as a result. ...

Trump's CZ Pardon Has the Crypto World Bracing for Impact

The Trump administration has recast Binance founder CZ as a martyr—and his pardon may have unintended consequences for the US crypto industry.

60 Minutes Edited Out Trump’s Response to Questions About Crypto Corruption

"I'd rather not have you ask the question," Trump said in a deleted portion of the interview.

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a play for redemption. Under Trump, it’s not so far-fetched

Sam Bankman-Fried is trying to rewrite the story of one of the biggest white-collar crimes in American history.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Falls Below $100,000, a 20% Decline Since October’s High

The decline mirrors anxiety about the future of tech stocks.

Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Developer Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence

Some people in the crypto community see the case as egregious at a time when shitcoin peddlers get favorable treatment.

Since Trump's Election, Crypto Has Experienced a Wild Year-long Ride

The industry's staunch ally (and sometimes business partner) in the White House has brought a flood of drama, both good and bad.

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Crypto investors lose billions in biggest-ever liquidation event: A record $19 billion crypto liquidation rocked markets this month. Discover what caused the crash and …

Crypto Prices Rise as Trump Announces ‘At Least’ $2K Tariff Dividend Per American

Crypto Prices Rise as Trump Announces ‘At Least’ $2K Tariff Dividend Per American The rally comes after a broader weekly slump, with the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index recovering from a near 15% drawdown over the week. What to know: - US President Donald Trump anno…

U.S. Regulator That May Rule Over Digital Assets Pushing Toward Crypto Spot Trading

The CFTC's interim boss, Caroline Pham, is said to be personally guiding exchanges on launching compliant products as she also overhauls the agency.

Hollywood.com Enters Buzzing Prediction Market Arena With Crypto.com Partnership

Entertainment website Hollywood.com has said it is partnering with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to launch a prediction market feature. “Partnering with...

Coinbase Wants to Bring Back an Old Crypto Trend That Ended in Disaster

Déjà vu, all over again.

WATCH: Chinese 'cryptoqueen' jailed for scamming billions

A Chinese woman found with $6.6 billion in Bitcoin after defrauding more than 128,000 people in China was jailed in the U.K. for over 11 years

Wall Street will keep investing in crypto, says Coinbase exec

According to Brett Tejpaul, head of Coinbase Institutional, institutional investors are now taking crypto seriously as part of modern investment portfolios.

Crypto Market Crash: Here’s Why Bitcoin, ETH, SOL, ZEC, & Other Altcoins Are Falling

The crypto market crash continues in November, with the global market cap dropping from $4.28 trillion to a 6-month low of $3.27 trillion in a month. Bitcoin...

First Central Bank in Europe Buys Bitcoin Months After ECB President Said It Would Never Enter Reserves

Never say never.

Bitcoin Wallet Lava Removes Decentralization via Sneaky App Update

The growing problem of decentralization theater in crypto rolls on.

Eric Trump Lauds Bitcoin: 'Send $500 Million On A Sunday Night, Virtually No Fees'

Eric Trump has doubled down on his pro-crypto stance, promoting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a fix for inefficiencies in traditional finance and calling it...

State of Crypto: What's In the New Crypto Market Structure Draft?

The Senate Agriculture Committee released a draft text for its version of market structure legislation.

10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Bitcoin’s Plunge Means Trouble Beyond Tokens: Robinhood, Coinbase, and Interactive Brokers are getting clobbered, too. But you can protect your portfolio. (Barron’s) • …

Crypto price plunge: What Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and others are saying

Crypto volatility is back, and it's to the downside. Here's what the power players are doing.

Citigroup (C) Partners With Coinbase to Expand Digital Asset Payment Solutions for Institutional Clients

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. On October 28, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) and Coinbase...

Trump Organization Announces Tokenized Hotel Development as Crypto ‘Crime Season’ Continues

There's a big crypto pot just waiting for anyone to put money into it.

Bitcoin Erases Year's Gain as Crypto Bear Market Deepens

655"Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30% gain registered since the start of the year..." reports Bloomberg: The dominant cryptocurrency fell below US$93,714 on Sunday, pushing the price beneath…

Trump's Crypto Hype Fades: Is Bitcoin in Trouble?

Just a little more than a month after hitting an all-time high, Bitcoin has wiped out over 30% of its gains for the year. The excitement around the Trump...

Bitcoin price under pressure, slips below $92,000 as 'self-fulfilling prophecy' puts 4-year cycle in focus

Bitcoin prices were below $92,000 on Monday, while questions mount about whether the market has already hit its cycle high.

Why has Bitcoin erased all its 2025 gains?

Bitcoin fell into the red for 2025. After topping $126,000 in October, Bitcoin has fallen sharply, wiping out its 2025 gains. Bitcoin’s total market value...

You Will Never Send Money Digitally Without a Private Company — If the GOP Gets Its Way

Republicans are trying to permanently block central bank digital currencies that would create an alternative to profit-seeking companies. The post You Will Never Send Money Digitally Without a Private Company — If the GOP Gets Its Way appeared first on The In…

Former DOJ Official: Trump’s Crypto Pardon Is Unprecedented Corruption

A report from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) indicates that Binance is still involved with the processing of illicit money.

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‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Added to Lawsuit Over Alleged Crypto Memecoin Fraud

The suit claims that the HAWK coin was rigged from the start to inflate its value rapidly before crashing.

A US judge sentences William Lonergan Hill, a co-founder of crypto mixer Samourai Wallet, to four years in prison for laundering $200M+ in illegal transactions (Miles J. Herszenhorn/Bloomberg)

Miles J. Herszenhorn / Bloomberg: A US judge sentences William Lonergan Hill, a co-founder of crypto mixer Samourai Wallet, to four years in prison for laundering $200M+ in illegal transactions  —  One of the rare cryptocurrency prosecutions under the Trump a…

Bitcoin Continues Steep Decline, Down 34% Since Early October

The crypto bros are tired of winning.

Bitcoin Developers’ Pardon Request Creates Awkward Situation for Trump

It's demonstrably worth a try.

Turning ‘$11K to Half a Billion Dollars From Trading Memecoins’: Tales From a Crypto Wealth Manager

Homeland Security Is Reportedly Probing Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain for National Security Reasons

And there's an additional Trump family connection.

State of Crypto: What Congress Has Left to Do This Year

There is not a lot of time left for Congress to make meaningful progress this year on crypto issues.

Did the US Really “Manufacture” the Bitcoin Crash? What to Know About the MSTR Buyout Rumor

Speculation is swirling that the US “manufactured” Bitcoin’s crash, but evidence points elsewhere, not government buyout plots.

Trump Family Fortune Plummets in Stinging Crypto Crash

The Trump family fortune has plummeted by a billion dollars in just a few months due to losses in the volatile cryptocurrency market. Analysis by Bloomberg...

Crypto Founder Defends FBI Involvement After Developer Accidentally Causes Blockchain Split

Innocent pen testing mistake or premeditated attack?

U.S. Bank Calls Ability to Freeze Stablecoins ‘Appealing’ as Crypto Has Completely Lost the Plot

Dark days for the bros.

Trump-Backed Crypto Company Promotes ‘Shit Piss Skin Can’ Coin

"Stop this boring insider trading," one X user complained.

It’s a Racket!

Cryptocurrency has largely managed to remain free of government regulation, and as a result has often become a vehicle for fraud and criminality.

Trump Organization to crowdfund Maldives resort built with Saudi partner using digital tokens. What investors must know

Huge opportunity or huge risk?

China Making Plans to Crack Down on Crypto Payments and Stablecoins

China is taking new steps to strengthen its crackdown on crypto payments as regulators warn that digital assets are once again creating risks in the...

Grayscale's IPO Filing Shows 20% Revenue Drop—But Analysts Say The Crypto Asset Manager's Timing Could Still Be Perfect

The crypto industry’s IPO window might be narrowing, and Grayscale Investments appears aware of the timing. The Stamford, Connecticut-based asset manager...

Ethereum Price Slides to $3,030 as ETF Outflows and Whale Deleveraging Dominate November

Ethereum price hurtled toward the $3,030 level on Sunday, Nov. 28, setting the asset on course to close the month with 21.4% losses. Heavy whale sell-offs in...

Europol Shuts Down Bitcoin Mixer That Processed €1.3 Billion Worth of Crypto

Centralized mixing tools for obscuring crypto transactions are the latest target of authorities.

Trump-backed stock halts multiple times after wild 51% crash in 30 minutes

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ: ABTC), a Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm co-founded by Eric Trump, saw its shares crash more than 50% in less than 30 minutes on...

Bitcoin's recent lows: How a new Fed chair could catalyze gains

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell as low as $84,000 on Monday, recording its worst day since March. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré and JonesTrading chief...

Sony Wants to Launch a Stablecoin and So Does Everyone Else

Corporations are in a hurry to pivot to the blockchain, but they're turning up their nose at bitcoin.

Larry Fink softens crypto stance as BlackRock boasts biggest US bitcoin ETF: 'My thought process has evolved'

Larry Fink, once a proud crypto skeptic, has evolved his views as his firm, BlackRock, has become a leader in the industry.

Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks

The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

From 2600% Gain to 86% Wipeout, Crypto’s Hottest Trade Collapsed

An array of public companies thought they had found a sort of perpetual motion machine: Use your corporate cash to buy up Bitcoin or other digital tokens and...

Trump's National Security Strategy Ignores Bitcoin And Blockchain

President Trump's latest national security strategy omits digital assets, focusing instead on AI, biotech, and quantum computing.

Texas Bank Under $6 Billion Ties Itself to Trump’s Pro-Bitcoin Power Bloc

Texas’s Monet Bank joins Trump’s pro-Bitcoin bloc as it pivots to crypto infrastructure and regulatory support grows.

Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money

Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s head of product at Square. You know Square — it was started by billionaire Jack Dorsey, of Twitter fame, more than 15 years ago, and it got big on the back of that little magnetic reader that plugged into the headphon…

What Happens When an “Infinite-Money Machine” Unravels

John Cassidy on Michael Saylor, the head and co-founder of the business-software company Strategy, the firm’s bitcoin strategy, and the risks of betting on crypto.

Elon Musk says DOGE was 'a little bit' successful — but he wouldn't do it again

Elon Musk said he wouldn't participate in the DOGE office again, adding that it was only "somewhat" successful in saving taxpayer money.

Convicted Crypto Wallet Developer Warns Miners Will Be Next in Bitcoin Crackdown

Many in the crypto world have been pleased with Trump's friendly treatment. Others still think the government is out to get them.

State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025

CoinDesk is unveiling its annual list of the individuals who have shaped the crypto industry and the discourse around it this year.

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points

While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.

The Year in Trump Cashing In

In 2025, the President’s family has been making bank in myriad ways, many of them involving crypto and foreign money.

Binance Still Processed $144 Million in Suspicious Crypto Payments After Plea Deal: Report

The crypto exchange has been under scrutiny for its links to terrorist group payments.

Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows

The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move

Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.

Cipher Mining (CIFR): Rosenblatt Applauds Pivot to AI Infrastructure Amidst Crypto Worst-Case Scenario

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) is one of the most active US stocks to buy according to analysts. On December 19, Rosenblatt lowered the firm’s price target...

China’s Trying to Give the Digital Yuan a Boost in 2026

While China has been ahead of the game when it comes to government-backed digital currencies, adoption has been slow.

Trump's crypto empire continues to grow with a new plan to issue tokens to Trump Media shareholders

As most of Donald Trump's crypto empire struggles, Trump Media Group announces new token launch to reward DJT shareholders.

6 reasons why bitcoin will outperform stocks and gold in 2026, research firm says

Bitcoin's price is attractive at current levels, which is one reason why it's poised for a bounce back in 2026, K33 said.

How crypto's promised year-end fireworks turned into a bloodbath

Digital asset treasuries, new altcoin ETFs and bitcoin’s famed year‑end seasonality were meant to supercharge prices. What came instead was the worst drawdown since the 2022 crypto winter.

Bitfinex crypto thief who was serving five years thanks Trump for early release

Netflix documentary part 2 in the works? Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges tied to the 2016 theft of about 120,000 bitcoins from the Bitfinex exchange and was sentenced to five years in prison, has been released after roughly 1…

Illicit Crypto Flows Climbed to $154 Billion in 2025 as Nation States Evade Sanctions, Report Finds

As the Trump administration is adding rocket fuel to sanction enforcement, it's also been legitimizing crypto.

Coinbase Raises Pressure as Crypto Bill Moves to Senate Markup

The largest US crypto exchange may reconsider its support for the digital-asset market-structure bill — scheduled for markup in at least one Senate committee...

Standard Chartered’s $8 XRP Target Looks Conservative as Q1 2026 Catalysts Align—Here’s the Bull Case

This XRP price prediction 2026 begins with a bold institutional call that may actually be understated. Standard Chartered’s $8 target reflects measured...

Tether Freezes $182 Million in Stablecoins as Reports Point to Heavy Crypto Use by Venezuela

There's a new spotlight on crypto that's used to avoid sanctions after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Crypto Pump and Dump With NYC Token

Adams has wasted no time finding his true calling.

Tracking Insider Trading on Polymarket Is Turning Into a Business of Its Own

Insider trading on prediction markets is lucrative. Finding and copying said insider trading, also.

Senators Postpone Crypto Market Bill as Coinbase Flexes Its Muscle in Washington

Coinbase's CEO isn't happy. Senators pump the brakes.

Democrats Ask SEC to Explain Lack of Enforcement on Trump-Linked Crypto Entities

“Given the industry’s history of investor-harm... this turn raises troubling questions about the SEC’s priorities and effectiveness."

Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve Is Still in the Works. Some States Have Already Taken Action on Theirs

Arizona, New Hampshire, and Texas have enacted laws aimed at creating their own reserves.

The Disclosure of Aliens Could Cause a Bitcoin Rush, Former Bank of England Analyst Says

She warned of "extreme price volatility in financial markets due to catastrophising or euphoria, and a collapse in confidence."

DOJ Alleges One Venezuelan Used Crypto Stablecoin Tether to Launder $1 Billion for Criminals

“Let me be clear with you, [USDT] is used a lot for laundering money,” the suspect is quoted as saying.

Coinbase CEO: Banking Lobbyists Are Trying to Ban Their Competition

Bank lobbyists and crypto lobbyists are publicly fighting over new legislation. Lawmakers are noticeably absent from the debate.

Trump Family Makes $1.4 Billion Off Crypto in 2025, Offsetting Losses Elsewhere

Crypto is now said to account for roughly 20% of the family’s $6.8 billion fortune.

Iran Shows Why America’s Embrace of Stablecoins Is a Double-Edged Sword

Lawmakers are propping up the sanction-avoidance industry in the name of the almighty dollar.

Coinbase CEO says Big banks now view crypto as an ‘existential’ threat to their business

Brian Armstrong returns from World Economic Forum with message: traditional finance is taking crypto seriously

Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold

Bitcoin behaves more like an "ATM" during uncertain times, with investors quickly selling it to raise cash.

It Turns Out Crypto’s Stablecoin Adoption is Around 1% of Previous Estimates

There are tons of raw blockchain transfers, but few could be considered "payments."

The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users

For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't.

Here's what Fed's highly anticipated rate decision this week means for bitcoin and the dollar

Powell could signal a "dovish pause," but his comments on other issues may temper the bullish reaction in BTC and other risk assets.

Trump family crypto accumulation

In 2023, most of the family’s wealth, about 79% of it, was tied to real estate. These days, a growing portion belongs to cryptocurrency endeavors. For Bloomberg, Annie Massa and Tom Maloney r…

Winklevoss Twins Shut Down NFT Marketplace in Another Sign Crypto Art Is Dead

You know what's cooler than a million dollars? A .jpeg that's been cataloged on an immutable blockchain that no one wants to buy.

The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress

Hello and welcome to Regulator, the Verge newsletter about the technology politics happening in our nation's capital. I hope our snowstorm-affected readers are safe, warm, and haven't reenacted The Shining at home yet. Do you know what prevents that? Subscrib…

Son of Executive Overseeing U.S. Government’s Crypto Stash Accused of Stealing $40 Million

There's a big pot of digital gold out there.

Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair Points to Growing Bitcoin-Dollar Synthesis

Warsh's hawkish stance on Fed policy may have disappointed the crypto world, but he said Bitcoin was effectively gold for anyone under the age of 40.

Bitcoin plunges under $80,000 as U.S-Iran attacks deepen

Bitcoin slid under $80,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S. political risk and lingering crypto-specific uncertainty.

Emails Show Even Epstein Thought Crypto Pumps are Unethical

In 2018, Epstein wrote that because he is "high profile" he had concerns about the "questionable ethics" of crypto pumps if he was involved.

Bets on bitcoin slide below $75,000 are now as hot as those $100,000 plays

This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on Trump’s 'spy sheikh' crypto deal

Senator demands probe after report links Emirati intelligence chief to secret investment in U.S. crypto venture.

Hints of progress: State of Crypto

The White House is meeting folks, Congress advanced a bill and key regulators are back to joint press appearances.

How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks To One Of The “Friends Of Trump”

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Days into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, a cryptocurrency billionaire posted a video on X to his hundreds of thousands of followers. “Ple…

Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.

Bitcoin Crashes as Crypto Investors Whine About People Making Fun of Them

What happened to Trump as crypto's savior?

Trump’s Memecoin Down 95% as Democrats Seek Answers on Crypto ‘Corruption’

Tough times for crypto bros whether they're the President or not.

South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $43 Billion Worth of Paper Bitcoin

Now that is a promotion.

Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.

‘Crypto winter’: Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump’s support?

Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the 'hype' over crypto wanes.

Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?

Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened?

Bitcoin’s 50% plunge isn’t a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode

The selloff reflects bitcoin’s built-in volatility and market misreads of Fed policy, not structural weakness, aruged Bode.

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative.

Howard Lutnick’s Epstein Island Visit Puts Spotlight on His Past Crypto Ties

Trust him?

Crypto Expert Explains How Bitcoin Exchange Gave Police Control Over Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapper

A cryptocurrency expert believes Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper may have sabotaged themselves by demanding ransom in Bitcoin.

Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit

The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl.

Bitcoin could fall to $10,000 as U.S. recession risk builds, Mike McGlone Says

McGlone argues collapsing crypto and stretched equity metrics could end the “buy the dip” era, while Jason Fernandes says only a credit shock would justify a move toward $10,000.

Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.

'Word-Salad Nonsense'—Fed President Kashkari Says Crypto Advocates Can't Explain The Use Case

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on Thursday attacked crypto and stablecoins, saying proponents deliver “word-salad nonsense answers” when pressed to ...

Goldman CEO, NYSE President Attend Trump-Backed World Liberty Crypto Event

World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI) surged 17% as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon and NYSE President Lynn Martin spoke at the inaugural World...

Banks are testing a new type of crypto dollar called stablecoins. Here’s what that means for consumers

OpenSea reports banks are testing stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to the USD, to enhance payment efficiency for consumers.

Meta Gets Back into Crypto, Plans Stablecoin Integration Later This Year

Remember Meta's Libra Project, later renamed "Diem?" Well now Meta appears to be moving ahead with a stablecoin that is neither of those.

The Two Key Villains of 2022’s Crypto Crash are Trying to Rewrite History

The rot at the heart of crypto in 2022 is now up for debate, as the industry goes through another crash.

Insider Trading Allegations Are Yet Another Example of Crypto Being No Different From Wall Street

Crypto is crashing but the outlook for insider trading scams is bullish.

Bitcoin Crashed 50% in 4 Months. Fidelity Says That’s a Good Thing

Fidelity Digital Assets analysts do see one ray of hope for bitcoin maxis.

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.

Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto

The OCC's proposal's stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan.

Trump Lashes Out at Banks Over Contentious Crypto Bill

“The Genius Act is being threatened and undermined by the Banks, and that is unacceptable — We are not going to allow it,” the president wrote.

SEC Settles Case Against Investor in Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Amid Pay-to-Play Allegations

Justin Sun has been eager to promote crypto offerings related to the President.

Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Market structure state of play: State of Crypto

Hopes are rising that the Clarity Act may soon see some forward motion.

Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island

The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.2% on the week despite Friday's reversal, with attention now turning to the Fed meeting on March 17-18 and whether oil above $100 forces a shift in rate expectations.

Crypto Spends Big in Illinois House Races to Say Consumer Rights Supporters Are Corrupt

A crypto PAC smeared one progressive backed by Bernie Sanders as a “corporate pawn” and spent millions calling another a tax cheat. The post Crypto Spends Big in Illinois House Races to Say Consumer Rights Supporters Are Corrupt appeared first on The Intercep…

The SEC and CFTC join hands: State of Crypto

The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to do a better job providing a combined regulatory approach to the digital asset sector.

Bitcoin sold off first when the U.S.-Iran war began. Two weeks later, it's outperforming nearly everything

Each escalation in the Iran conflict has been larger than the last, but each bitcoin drawdown has been getting smaller.

It could cost you up to $6 million to grab lunch with Donald Trump

Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings.

Popular crypto exchange slams 225-year-old Wall Street 'dinosaur'

Founded by the Winklevoss twins, Gemini Space Station (Nasdaq: GEMI) is one of the most popular cryptocurrency trading exchanges. While decentralized finance...

Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants

BTC fell 2.2% as $299 million in liquidations hit crypto markets, with long positions accounting for 85% of the damage.

Tether, the World’s Biggest Stablecoin, Is Finally Getting Its First Full Audit

After more than a decade of accusations, the company claims it will submit to a legitimate review of its finances.

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

Bitcoin holds steady as sentiment hits worst levels since Iran war began

Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.

Crypto Investment Scams Were the Most Costly Type of Fraud in the U.S. in 2025

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center receives an average of 3,000 complaints per day.

Iran Demands Bitcoin and Crypto for Strait of Hormuz Toll Payments

Gas prices and price of bitcoin could get a little more entangled.

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token

FTX's moves were secret. Everyone can see what World Liberty Financial is doing.

Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin

The market rose over the week after a two-week ceasefire was announced, triggering a derivatives short squeeze that wiped out over $430 million in bearish positions.

Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls Crypto Leaders 'Nihilists' As Clarity Act Deadline Approaches

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called crypto leaders resisting the Clarity Act “nihilists” as the bill remains stalled over stablecoin yield disputes ...

Crypto Billionaire Pardoned In Prison By Trump Just Wrote a Memoir

Forbes estimates he's worth roughly $110 billion, "placing him ahead of Bill Gates." And now Changpeng Zhao, the 49-year-old billionaire founder of Binance, "has written a memoir..." It arrives with the unmistakable timing of a man determined to tell the …

Trump token sees whale accumulation ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala; senators raise questions over event

Whales are accumulating TRUMP tokens ahead of a Mar-a-Lago gala hosted by Donald Trump, even as prices hover near record lows and U.S. senators raise questions over the event.

Super PAC tied to Tether makes first ad buy from firm founded by Tether's U.S. CEO

The Fellowship PAC spent $300,000 with Nxum Group that was co-founded by Bo Hines, the chief of Tether's U.S. arm and former adviser to President Donald Trump.

Tron’s Justin Sun slams Trump-backed WLFI for treating users as ‘personal ATM’ after $75 Million DeFi loan

Once WLFI's largest outside backer, Sun is going public days after the Trump-family venture borrowed $75 million against its own token on a DeFi protocol advised by one of its own insiders.

Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said the president in a social media post.

Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out

Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.

Crypto Investor at Center of Trump Corruption Allegations Now Sees Himself as ‘Victim’

Justin Sun has accused Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial of misconduct and a general lack of transparency.

World Liberty investor Justin Sun claims Trump crypto venture 'secretly' installed tool to freeze user holdings

By Tom Wilson LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - A major investor in U.S.

Bitcoin falls back to $76,000 as Iran shuts Hormuz again

One of the biggest short liquidations 2026 wiped $593 million in bearish bets overnight. Saturday afternoon as Iran reportedly reversed the Hormuz reopening.

Previewing Consensus' Policy Summit: State of Crypto

Every year policy discussions get more important, and this year's even more so.

Crypto PACs Have More Money Than God (and Some Republican Groups)

Crypto groups have spent more than $20 million on the 2026 midterms so far.

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court

World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.

Mike Tyson, Tether CEO, Cathie Wood among speakers at Trump's 'most exclusive' crypto conference

The event, at which Trump himself is scheduled to speak, gathers top-tier holders of the $TRUMP meme coin.

Bitcoin falls after Trump reportedly canceled Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's Iran-talks trip

Trump is expected to speak at his crypto conference in Palm Beach shortly.

Trump defends crypto legislation at private event featuring boxer Mike Tyson, Tether CEO

President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry's bill.

'Crypto king': How President has tripled net worth since retaking White House...

'Crypto king': How President has tripled net worth since retaking White House... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Trump Sons Cash In on Dad's War With Mega Drone Deal... 'Scam' cost MAGA devotees over $4 BILLION! Qatari…

Trump Crypto Projects Facing Lawsuit, Potential Ethics Crackdown, and More

World Liberty Financial is hitting choppy waters.

Analysis: after Trump's World Liberty raised $550M from investors, tokens worth hundreds of millions in USD were privately sold in "white glove" transactions (Olga Kharif/Bloomberg)

Olga Kharif / Bloomberg: Analysis: after Trump's World Liberty raised $550M from investors, tokens worth hundreds of millions in USD were privately sold in “white glove” transactions  —  The pitch was straightforward: Invest in the cryptocurrency venture of D…

U.S. voters don't trust Trump administration to oversee crypto sector, CoinDesk poll finds

The new poll suggests the vast majority of people think that government officials should keep their own financial interests separate from the industry.

Policy Summit and other things at Consensus 2026: State of Crypto

We are kicking off the show in Miami this week. Here's what you should attend.

Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows

New polling of voters suggests they aren't yet warming much to crypto, tending to see it as a negative force in the economy, and they have similar distrust of AI.

Poll Finds 62% of Americans Don’t Trust Trump on Crypto

Despite his campaign's emphasis on crypto, one of Trump's signature pledges remains unfulfilled.

Trump family's crypto firm sues investor Justin Sun, escalating feud

The Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has filed a defamation suit against Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun, escalating an ongoing feud.

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Accuses ‘Victimized’ Crypto Billionaire of Defamation

Justin Sun was once one of the biggest supporters of Trump's crypto agenda.

Section 702 Vote Pushed Back Another Six Weeks Following GOP’s ‘But With Cryptocurrency Ban’ Failure

The administration isn’t exactly winning here. The GOP has been opposed to a clean reauthorization since its first brush with warrantless surveillance back during the Biden administration. GOP members weren’t upset that the FBI routinely abused the NSA’s Sect…

Coinbase to Layoff 14% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption and Crypto Volatility

The crypto exchange has joined the bull market for blaming cuts on AI.

She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.

A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. appeared first on The Intercept.

DeFi Visa Card Takes Our Casino Economy to the Next Level With ‘Buy Now, Pay Maybe’ Scheme

It's just innovation upon innovation.

Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year

Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.

Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto

This was a hectic week.

Trump’s World Liberty to Get Legal Cover From New Crypto Law, Influential Expert Says

He claims WLFI is an unregistered security as it exists today, and that the SEC lacks the integrity needed to enforce the law.

The crypto Clarity Act returns to the Senate this week. The banks are already trying to kill it.

Hello and welcome to Regulator, the newsletter for Verge subscribers that goes into tech shenanigans that take place in the backrooms of Washington. Really, it sometimes does feel like the online series The Backrooms: a parallel universe with no internal logi…

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android 17's showcase to Claude cracking a $400,000 crypto wallet

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android, Apple, Insta360 and more.

Massive Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot Is Shutting Down as the Whole Industry Collapses

The company has filed for bankruptcy amid legal scrutiny over allegations its ATMs were used to facilitate fraud.

Trump-Linked Crypto Company Notes ‘Substantial Doubt’ It Can Survive Another 12 Months

AI Financial is a publicly traded company heavily invested in Trump-related crypto.

10 Thursday AM Reads

My morning train WFH reads: • Before you invest in crypto, watch this film: Mother Jones on a documentary diagnosing crypto as a wealth-transfer machine pointed at retail. The OC star turned skeptic remains an unlikely but effective explainer. Ben McKenzie sc…

Crypto and the Fed: State of Crypto

This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps.

Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb

Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.

Crypto’s Most Powerful PAC Sends a Warning to Politicians: Resistance Is Futile

"Rep. Green’s defeat proves that anti-crypto hostility carries real electoral consequences..."

Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools

The S&P 500 posted its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 and Brent oil stabilized near $92 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes. The biggest cryptocurrencies still drifted lower, with Hyperliquid's HYPE the only major name to rally.

Trump Says He 'Saved' Crypto, But Did Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Actually Benefit?

President Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social that he saved the American crypto industry from Gary Gensler’s “Anti-Crypto Army,” declaring America is...

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says Coinbase’s CEO Is ‘Full of Sh*t’ on Crypto Bill

Dimon and Armstrong sit on opposite camps in the CLARITY Act debate, representing the banking and crypto industries, respectively

This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like

The power struggle over regulating crypto and prediction markets offers a window into how the President enriches his family and his wealthy supporters, John Cassidy writes.

Bitcoin Price Hits Lowest Level Since Before Trump’s 2024 Election Win

As the whole market suffers, Zcash saw a 60% drop in the last two days.

10 Friday AM Reads

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Congrats. You’re About to Unwittingly Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire. SpaceX is IPOing next week. And there’s a good chance you’re gonna own a portion of it—whether you like it or not. (The Bulwark) • Oil industry warn…

It's So Over for Crypto

Bitcoin is the only thing holding up crypto right now.

Hunter Biden’s New Crypto Obsession May Have a Depressingly Familiar Next Act

“I believe in the meme token," Biden recently told Candace Owens.

Texas Democrat’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency

Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one.

Convicted Crypto Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Officially Files for Trump Pardon

We would say stranger things have happened, but Trump pardoning a crypto fraudster isn't very strange in 2026.

Sam Bankman-Fried has found one more scam: clemency

Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted fraudster who made billions disappear in a crypto fog machine, would now like Donald Trump to help him launder the consequences. Bankman-Fried is serving 25 years for fraud and conspiracy after FTX collapsed into one of the gr…

Trump Family Reportedly Made About $2.3 Billion on Crypto While Investors Lost About $2.3 Billion on Trump-Related Crypto

It's nice and symmetrical, and also sad.

AI foe or crypto bro? Big tech spending dominates debate for Manhattan House seat.

Upper West Side Assemblymember Micah Lasher and Upper East Assemblymember Alex Bores are running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler. Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores spent much of the night attacking each other. [ more › ]

Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Bid To Overturn Crypto Fraud Conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried lost his appeal to overturn his FTX fraud conviction and 25-year sentence. Reuters reports: In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said prosecutors' evidence against Bankman-Frie…

SpaceX IPO Makes Elon World's First Trillionaire, and It May Mark the Top of the AI Hysteria

Today is a triumphant day for Elon Musk, and it should be a sobering one for anyone who still believes in the fairy tale called capitalism.

Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison

If the former crypto billionaire loses all remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.

Summer of crypto (regs): State of Crypto

Lawmakers are debating taxes, the CFTC put out a prediction market proposal and court cases are heating up.

Former Binance CEO Says Hyperliquid Is ‘Awesome’—Assuming They Have Good Lawyers

CZ knows a thing or two about lax anti-money laundering standards.

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as a renewed Hormuz threat clouds US-Iran ceasefire talks

Crypto firmed over the weekend after Friday's sell-off, with bitcoin recovering toward $64,000. Permanent ceasefire talks open in Switzerland, but Iran's order to close the Strait of Hormuz again revives the risk the deal was meant to settle.

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo to co-chair joint venture between NYSE owner and crypto exchange OKX

“This blockchain has potential that we have not even realized,” said Cuomo, who has advised OKX since 2023.

Digital euro clears key hurdle as EU seeks to break free from U.S. credit cards

The European Central Bank secured key parliamentary backing on Tuesday for the launch of a digital euro, an electronic means of payments aimed at making the...

Matt ‘Fortune Favors the Brave’ Damon Is Back for More Crypto Fun

This time Ripple is laundering its reputation through Matt Damon and his Water.org charity.

Big Tech and Wall Street Team Up on the Stablecoin to End All Other Stablecoins

Can Open Standard compete with Circle and Tether?

Trump made $1 billion from crypto, financial disclosure shows

The president released his personal financial disclosure on Tuesday.

Donald Trump reports $1.4bn in cryptocurrency income in government filing

Trump has launched a slate of crypto-friendly policies since returning to the White House for a second term.

Trump Officially Discloses Massive Crypto Fortune as Investors Lose Out

Of course, not every investor is a loser. It just depends what they're looking for in the art of the deal.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

It compares with more than $600m in total income that Trump reported in his last financial disclosure.

Trump’s Annual Earnings Skyrocketed to $2.2 Billion in 2025 … for Some Reason

Donald Trump made $2.2 billion in 2025, including over a billion just from crypto, federal filings reveal.

Trump made $1.4B from crypto ventures in first year back in office

Trump's latest 2025 financial disclosure reveals he made more than $1.4B in income from crypto ventures.

“I don’t get involved”: Trump dodges questions about over $1 billion in crypto profits

The president said he "doesn't get involved" with the memecoin that bears his name.

Crypto Companies Have Already Poured $189 Million Into the 2026 Midterms

Crypto companies are outspending Big Tech, fossil fuel firms, and other corporate power players as they work to shape the next Congress and lock in favorable rules.

He Lost $32,700 on Trump Branded Crypto. So Naturally, He Blames Democrats.

The Trump family invested almost nothing in their collective crypto scams, and has raked in $2.3 billion on them. Investors lost everywhere.

Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall

The president reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025. He told CNBC he did nothing illegal and was not aware of the extent of his holdings. Critics say he is profiting from the office while his administration writes the industry's rules.

Trump's crypto token buyers are down $3.8 billion, blockchain data shows

The TRUMP token is down 96% from its peak, and 85% of secondary market wallets for WLFI are underwater, reflecting a broader downturn in the sector.

There’s Now a Depressing Tally of Winners and Losers in the Trump Memecoin Story

No surprises here, but that's still sad.

Clarity and Congress's summer break: State of Crypto

All parties are still optimistic that Clarity can happen before the midterms, but time is really starting to run out.

Fox News Struggles to Defend Trump Crypto ‘Grift,’ So He’ll Just Have to Do It Himself

Trump reportedly made a whopping $1.4 billion from crypto in 2025.

Crypto exchange Kraken says its auditor quit after the SEC sued. Now it's suing the auditor.

Kraken's auditor quit after an SEC lawsuit, court records show. Now Kraken has won a $22 million award against Mazars, and it wants to collect.

Close to a million investors of the Trump memecoin lost a collective $3.8 billion, even as the president disclosed $636 million in earnings

The president launched the $TRUMP coin just before his inauguration last January.

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

Signs of life?: State of Crypto

Several sources told CoinDesk that a new draft of the Clarity Act may drop this week, but challenges remain.