Tron founder Justin Sun has offered Gary Gensler, the beleaguered chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a job. The offer came to light in a recent X post, in which Sun expressed his willingness to hire Gensler provided he could “genuinely treat the crypto industry with sincerity.” SEC Chair Gets a Lifeline...Read More
Gary Gensler’s SEC has conducted one of the most aggressive regulatory crackdowns on the crypto industry in US history, viewing most digital assets as unregistered securities under decades-old finance laws. However, the recent Republican landslide at the polls could result in a rollback of enforcement action from the securities regulator, according to Bloomberg. Additionally, President...Read More
Bitcoin climbed past $75,000 on Wednesday and $76,000 on Thursday morning, setting a fresh record before stabilizing near $74,500. Market experts remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s potential for further growth, fueled by expectations of a pro-crypto stance from Donald Trump’s administration. Data also suggests that significant volatility may continue in the near term, as reflected...Read More
Throughout his election campaign, the new United States President, Donald Trump, remained vocal about his pro-crypto stance and made several promises regarding the development of the nascent industry. CryptoPotato has compiled a list of Trump’s declared promises, including pledges geared towards fostering innovation in the United States and continuing growth of the digital asset industry....Read More
Donald Trump has won the US presidency, achieving a decisive victory in swing states and surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed. Despite a heated campaign marked by two assassination attempts, Trump will become the second Republican in 20 years to secure a second term, while his opponent, Kamala Harris, received 224 electoral votes. A strong...Read More
The votes are in, and it’s now official that the 47th US President will be the 45th one – Donald J. Trump. Now, the crypto industry will wait to see if he will follow through on his multiple promises to let it thrive and support it in various ways. One of those promises made during...Read More
The candidate from the Republican Party and former president – Donald Trump – has declared victory over his rival from the Democratic Party – Kamala Harris. According to many reports, he is projected to win the important battleground states of Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Harris is yet to concede. As a reminder, Trump has...Read More
Bernie Moreno, a Republican businessman with backgrounds in auto dealerships and blockchain technology, has defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio. The victory has major implications for both the US Senate’s balance of power and the regulatory landscape for crypto. “Another anti-crypto one bites the dust,” exclaimed Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long. “Getting...Read More
Bitcoin prices have made a new peak price of $75,000 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, Nov, 6, according to Tradingview measuring prices on Binance. The price pump followed a 9% gain on the day as the US election votes were counted, and Donald Trump extended his lead over Kamala Harris at the time of...Read More
With the United States presidential election a few hours away from conclusion, crypto investors are exercising caution, which is evident in the low volatility in the bitcoin options market. Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s analysts reported that crypto investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach, expressing a lack of market confidence in BTC’s current price movements. Investors Await...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for a historic $100,000 pump, and, according to crypto analysts, the upcoming U.S. presidential election may yet play a key role. According to experts, the cryptocurrency may achieve this price milestone regardless of who wins. However, they suggest a Trump victory could serve as a short-term catalyst, boosting its...Read More
The excitement surrounding a potential Republican victory spurred $2.2 billion in weekly inflows, pushing year-to-date inflows to a whopping $29.2 billion. This increase, along with rising prices, propelled assets under management past $100 billion. Interestingly, this level was last seen in early June 2024, when AuM hit $102 billion. As a result, the trading volume...Read More
Crypto markets have retreated over the weekend following a Bitcoin-powered rally last week, and more volatility is expected in the next several days. The US presidential election on Tuesday will cause short-term volatility as a Trump win is likely to be positive for crypto, while a Harris victory will have the opposite effect. In addition...Read More
It was less than a week ago when the primary cryptocurrency skyrocketed to $73,500 for the first time since the all-time high registered in March this year. The landscape seems entirely different now, and the question of what has changed pops up. Bitcoin/Price/Chart 03.11.2024. Source: TradingView The chart above paints a clear and painful picture...Read More
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair to address the agency’s perceived inconsistencies in its approach to digital assets. Armstrong’s criticism stems from the securities regulator’s shifting stance throughout the years which has caused frustration within the community. SEC’s Contradictions on Crypto His tweet, which accompanied...Read More
Donald Trump, former president of the United States and Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential elections, has renewed his vow to end his Democrat rival Kamala Harris’ war on crypto. The pledge was made in a tweet celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper, which was written by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous network...Read More
Polymarket’s odds as an election indicator have been questioned in a new report despite its widespread citation in mainstream media. On Oct. 30, Fortune reported that analysts at two crypto research firms had found evidence of “rampant wash trading” on the blockchain betting platform. The findings come from separate investigations completed by Chaos Labs and...Read More
Donald Trump’s latest foray into cryptocurrency, World Liberty Financial (WLF), is said to be preparing to issue its own stablecoin as part of an ambitious expansion plan. The news comes even as the project’s recent sale of its native token, WLFI, has only secured about $14 million from slightly more than 16,000 buyers. WLF Stablecoin...Read More
Investment inflows into digital assets reached a whopping $901 million in October, comprising 12% of assets under management and marking the fourth-largest monthly inflows to date. With these additions, year-to-date inflows have reached $27 billion – almost triple the 2021 record of $10.5 billion. US Political Climate Drives Bitcoin Inflows According to the latest edition...Read More
It is widely known that the majority of the crypto community supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump due to his friendly views on digital assets. They believe his emergence as the next United States president would give room for favorable regulations. Hence, traders are betting big on Trump’s chance of winning in early November. Large...Read More
After an unsuccessful attempt to break past the $70,000 mark this week, bitcoin briefly dipped below $67,000 before staging a modest recovery. Despite the brief pullback, data indicates a renewed interest from retail investors, which is typically seen as a strong indicator of broader market sentiment. Bitcoin Retail Activity Returns CryptoQuant’s latest analysis reveals a...Read More
As the US presidential race becomes more intense with less than a month away until Election Day, data from last week suggests that digital asset inflows have surged to $2.2 billion. This figure marked the highest level since July, spurred by optimism for a potential Republican success in the election. Inflows Surge Amid US Election...Read More
According to filings with the United States Federal Election Commission, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Trump super PAC called Right For America. Their support for Trump is based on his policies being seen as beneficial to the crypto industry and startups, which they call the “little tech agenda,” according...Read More
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the highly anticipated decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol backed by Donald Trump, kicked off its public token sale on Tuesday, raising approximately $11.49 million on its first day. This figure represents around 3.8% of the protocol’s ambitious $300 million fundraising target expected from the token’s first sale. Figures Fall Short of Projections...Read More
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support digital asset policies that protect crypto investors, especially black men participating in the sector. The promise was part of a wide-ranging agenda targeting men of color whom the Democratic flagbearer’s team believes could be pivotal in the November presidential elections. Securing Black Male Voters via Crypto...Read More
The sale of World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) native token, WLFI, will go live on October 15. This is according to U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose family is fronting the venture. X Spaces Slated for October 14 Trump made the announcement over the weekend in a post on X, where he urged followers to “help...Read More
Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), has submitted a proposal to the Aave governance forum. The former president and his business partners plan to use the platform for their cryptocurrency offering. The submission aims to establish WLF’s services as an instance on Aave, with the protocol providing the necessary underlying infrastructure. In return,...Read More
Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer, Dan Gallagher, is emerging as a leading contender to head the SEC if Donald Trump wins the presidency. “He’d be a natural choice,” one former senior SEC official told Politico, which cited a dozen former top regulators, lobbyists, and securities lawyers. Talkshow host Steven Steele commented that this would be huge...Read More
Donald Trump has once again expressed support for Ross Ulbricht, the imprisoned founder of the Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace. Trump took to Truth Social to vow that he would “save” Ulbricht. Trump Vows to Free Ulbricht if Re-elected The former president shared a screenshot of Ulbricht’s recent post marking the start of another...Read More
A new survey by ConsenSys and HarrisX reveals that nearly half of U.S. voters (49%) consider a pro-crypto stance important when choosing political candidates. Additionally, 62% are willing to cross party lines for a candidate who supports pro-cryptocurrency policies. Crypto Regulation and Voter Sentiment The study also found that 85% of respondents want presidential candidates...Read More
