Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin has introduced House Bill 703, known as the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, in a bid to authorize the state treasurer to invest public funds in BTC. The latest initiative is announced as part of Merrin’s broader vision to leverage innovative financial solutions. The legislation provides the framework for Ohio to...Read More
AAVE, the native token of the decentralized crypto lending platform Aave, surpassed $363 after surging by approximately 30% over the past day. This is the first time since 2021 that the asset has recorded a crucial milestone in a rally powered by a huge wave of coins moving back into circulation. Major AAVE Stakeholders Circulate...Read More
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, has made headlines with a significant $12 million purchase. Using USD Coin (USDC), WLFI acquired various tokens, including Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and Aave (AAVE). WLFI’s Crypto Buying Spree Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that the transactions were recorded on December...Read More
In an interview with the American television program 60 Minutes, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse acknowledged that the crypto community has embraced the United States President-elect Donald Trump. He made this statement when asked about Trump’s previous hostility to the crypto market. Recall that in 2021, the now-crypto-friendly politician labeled Bitcoin a scam. Was Trump Always...Read More
Is this December a good time to buy Bitcoin? Some say there’s no gift like the present, especially during the year-end holiday season. Because that’s when equities and cryptocurrencies historically deliver most of their positive yearly returns. “A Santa Claus rally is the sustained increase in the stock market that occurs around the Christmas holiday...Read More
Rumble, the popular online streaming and video platform, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to diversify the company’s treasury by allocating a portion of its surplus cash into Bitcoin. As part of this new strategy, the company plans to invest up to $20 million in BTC, with purchases made at its...Read More
With a current market cap of less than $200 billion, stablecoins represent a tiny fraction of global financial transactions – just 1% of US money supply and foreign exchange operations. However, a joint report by Standard Chartered and Zodia Markets research suggests significant growth potential, with experts projecting expansion to 10% of the US money...Read More
Economic data released in the United States on Wednesday has raised red flags as Core PCE inflation has increased to 2.8% for October. The Personal Consumption Expenditures report reflects the average amount of money consumers spend monthly and is used by central bank policymakers as their primary inflation gauge. “The Fed’s worst nightmare is officially...Read More
Following Donald Trump’s presidential victory and his promise to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, momentum has surged around the idea of integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s economic and geopolitical strategy. In the latest development, crypto miner MARA Holdings has urged the United States to aggressively pursue leadership in the sector and in Bitcoin mining, positioning...Read More
After years of positioning itself as the dominant regulatory force in the digital asset space, often at odds with crypto advocates, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces a significant shift in jurisdictional control. Amidst mounting frustration with the agency’s combative approach, the incoming Trump administration is pushing to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission...Read More
Justin Sun seems to be seizing every opportunity that crosses his path, with his latest move making waves in the industry. The founder of the Tron blockchain has become the largest investor in Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, investing $30 million in the project’s token. Justin Sun’s Bold $30M Bet On November 26th, Sun took...Read More
Vocal Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has argued that embracing Bitcoin as a nation would weaken America’s economy. Schiff’s comments, shared Monday on the social media platform X, were a pointed critique of Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrency. Economic Risks In the post, Schiff suggested that due to Trump’s support...Read More
The organization that operates the social media platform Truth Social has applied to trademark the name “TruthFi” in anticipation of creating a digital currency payment service. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is primarily owned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who promised to support crypto adoption during his presidential campaign. Trump Media to Expand Business...Read More
Asset manager Charles Schwab could enter the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market following comments made by incoming CEO Rick Wurster. Wurster told Bloomberg that the company would offer spot digital currency trading if the U.S. regulatory environment changed. Regulatory Environment Will Change Eventually In a November 21 interview, the financial services company’s incoming head said...Read More
It’s been barely a few weeks since the pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump won the United States presidential elections, and the digital asset market still feels the impact of that victory. As the Trump administration prepares to take complete charge of affairs at the White House by January, crypto users anticipate what this could mean for...Read More
Bitcoin skyrocketed above $98,000 on Thursday, hitting a new peak as its market cap neared $2 trillion. Investor optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential win has sparked speculation that his leadership could lead to crypto-friendly policies, which has contributed to the surge. As a result, the leading cryptocurrency has gained over 44% since the November 5...Read More
The Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén as a potential SEC chair candidate, according to reports. Guillén is currently a partner at BakerHostetler and co-lead of its blockchain team. Last week, Gary Gensler released a statement that suggested he was leaving the agency, and the debate over his replacement has heated...Read More
The President-elect’s Trump Media and Technology Group is in talks to buy digital-asset marketplace Bakkt Holdings, according to a report by the FT citing sources familiar with the matter on Nov. 19. The all-stock acquisition by Trump’s social media firm, which owns Truth Social, would consolidate his position in the digital asset industry. Bakkt is...Read More
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is reportedly set to hold a private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss key personnel appointments. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump’s transition team facilitated the meeting. It could potentially shape decisions on critical roles that impact the crypto industry, including the Treasury Secretary and the chair of the...Read More
During a recent appearance on Fox News, Ripple’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse, spoke about the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the 24 US presidential elections. He believes the US crypto industry will benefit a lot from a more ‘lawful’ administration. The US Crypto Industry Won Although it has been just a week or so...Read More
In 2020, former Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung made headlines by negotiating to have half of his $13 million NFL contract for the 2020 season paid out in Bitcoin. Today, that move has paid off, with the value of Okung’s BTC now estimated at $21 million, thanks to the recent surge in the asset’s...Read More
FBI agents raided the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Nov. 13, according to the New York Post. US law enforcement agents demanded Coplan turn over his phone and other electronic devices, The Post wrote in an exclusive citing a source close to the matter. The raid happened one week after Polymarket accurately...Read More
Dogecoin had been climbing alongside other cryptocurrencies, but it gained an extra 5% earlier today following President-elect Donald Trump’s formal announcement of the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. “D.O.G.E,” in a bid to foster “more efficiency and less bureaucracy” and ultimately “drive The American Dream.” This has fueled further enthusiasm and added...Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is reportedly in discussions with cryptocurrency leaders about regulatory changes that could reshape the U.S. approach to digital assets. According to sources, Trump plans to adopt a more lenient regulatory stance to fulfill his campaign promise of making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.” Crypto-Friendly Appointments The Washington Post...Read More
Last week, the pro-crypto Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the United States election, paving the way for him to fulfill his many promises that could drive crypto adoption in the country. Following Trump’s election victory, Ark Invest CEO and founder Cathie Wood stated in a recent video that there is more clarity in the...Read More
With former Donald Trump’s re-election to the U.S. presidency, Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z, is projecting a regulatory climate more favorable for the cryptocurrency industry. The venture capital firm believes this could transform most crypto tokens into “legitimate and lawful” financial tools. Innovation Within Regulatory Boundaries In a November 10 post, a16z acknowledged questions...Read More
After the US election, digital asset investment products attracted $1.98 billion in inflows, marking the fifth consecutive week of positive inflows. This resulted in year-to-date total inflows to hit a new record of $31.3 billion. Global assets under management also hit an all-time high of $116 billion following recent price increases. Trading volumes surged by...Read More
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Mark Uyeda has called for a shift in the agency’s handling of cryptocurrency regulations. The sentiment from the commissioner, a member of the Republican party, aligns with President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to halt the Biden administration’s aggressive stance towards the digital asset industry. Pause in SEC’s Enforcement...Read More
Donald Trump’s win triggered massive gains for not just digital assets but also crypto-related stocks, and ETF flows on November 6 and 7 as stakeholders await potential regulatory clarity, legislative advancements, and expected shifts within the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the results, data showed billions worth of ERC-20 stablecoins flowing into exchanges. This could...Read More
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has reiterated her commitment to establishing a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve for the United States. The lawmaker, known for her strong pro-crypto stance, highlighted these plans following the recent Republican victories in the Senate, more so of largely digital asset-friendly legislators. Senator to Move Forward With Strategic BTC Reserve Bill In...Read More
