Teresa Goody Guillén, a veteran of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is among the candidates president-elect Donald Trump is considering to lead the agency, people familiar with the situation said.
Trump's choice for commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.
On Monday, Bitcoinist reported that President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to have a private meeting with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of US-based crypto exchange Coinbase, expected to influence the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Coinbase CEO Discusses Crypto Landscape With Trump Fortune confirmed on Tuesday that the discussion took place over a […]
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary.
Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, is nearing an all-stock deal to purchase Bakkt, a struggling crypto trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange.
Donald Trump’s media venture, the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Bakkt, a crypto trading platform owned by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Trump Sets Sights On Crypto Expansion According to sources familiar with the ongoing discussions, TMTG is considering an all-share purchase of Bakkt, although the exact valuation remains unclear. As of Monday, Bakkt’s market capitalization was just over $150 million. Related Reading: The Year Of Solana: 2024 Sees Global Crypto Love Surge Nearly 40% TMTG, which Trump has pledged to maintain a 53% stake in, has gained considerable attention in the stock market since the former president’s election victory on November 5. Despite reporting only $2.6 million in revenues this year, TMTG boasts an equity valuation of $6 billion, providing it with a robust currency for potential acquisitions. Following the announcement of the acquisition talks, Bakkt’s shares jumped 86%, reflecting investors’ optimism about the potential acquisition. TMTG’s share price also rose significantly by around 14%. TMTG Explores All-Share Purchase Of Bakkt Founded by ICE, Bakkt was initially designed to facilitate a range of crypto services, including a custody business aimed at holding the industry’s leading digital assets, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), for clients. However, this part of the crypto business has struggled, with reported operating losses of $27,000 against revenues of only $328,000 for the third quarter of the year. Consequently, it is expected that TMTG’s acquisition will not include Bakkt’s custody operations, which are likely to be phased out. Related Reading: MicroStrategy Makes Record $4.6 Billion Bitcoin Purchase, Largest Yet In terms of user engagement, Trump’s Truth Social remains relatively small, averaging around 646,000 daily visits compared to the 155 million daily visits on Elon Musk’s X platform. Still, the president-elect’s investment in TMTG is significant, accounting for more than half of his estimated $5.7 billion net worth, according to Bloomberg. Featured image from LA Times, chart from TradingView.com
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase, on Monday. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the meeting, which will be their first interaction since the presidential election on November 5th, is expected to focus on personnel appointments for Trump’s upcoming administration. Trump’s Vision For […]
Over the last few days, the newly elected US President Donald Trump has filled a number of positions in his new cabinet, although the most important position for the Bitcoin community—the Secretary of the Treasury—remains open. The role of Secretary of the Treasury could be decisive for the establishment of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve, […]
As Donald Trump prepares to take office for another term, speculation is intensifying regarding the future of crypto regulation, particularly concerning the leadership of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recent social media posts by FOX journalist Eleanor Terret suggest that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler may be on the verge of resigning, possibly before Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. Pro-Crypto Candidates In The Running To Succeed Gensler According to sources close to the situation, Terret says Gensler’s resignation, which would leave his term, set to expire in 2026, uncompleted, is expected to be announced after Thanksgiving. However, while Gensler has faced heavy criticism during his tenure for his strict regulatory approach to the crypto industry, the identity of his successor remains uncertain. Related Reading: How Low Can Dogecoin Go Before Rallying Again? Expert Forecast Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Christopher Giancarlo has dismissed rumors regarding his nomination, while several other candidates are being considered. Among the names in the mix are Dan Gallagher, Chief Legal Officer at crypto exchange Robinhood; Bob Stebbins, a partner at Willkie Farr; former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins; and Paul Hastings lawyer Brad Bondi. Terret suggests that Gallagher, while initially reluctant to leave Robinhood, may reconsider as the dynamics of the administration’s appointments shift. Stebbins, who has close ties to Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman, is rumored to be a favored candidate, though he lacks a crypto background. Still, sources suggest he would follow the Trump administration’s lead on digital assets. Atkins and Bondi are both known for their pro-crypto stance, advocating for a “lighter regulatory touch.” Atkins serves on the board of the Digital Chamber of Commerce and co-chairs its Token Alliance, focusing on token issuance growth. Bondi has been involved in advising decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, indicating a commitment to fostering innovation in the crypto space. Trump Plans Resource Allocation For CFTC Other names circulating in crypto circles include former CFTC Chair Heath Tarbert, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks, and former SEC Investment Management Director Norm Champ. Champ recently expressed his willingness to serve if asked, signaling his interest in a potential role in the upcoming administration. In addition, pro-crypto SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda is reportedly open to taking the chairmanship, possibly as acting chair, while fellow Commissioner Hester Peirce, dubbed the “crypto mom” of the agency, has privately indicated her disinterest in the role. Related Reading: Binance Dominates As Bitcoin Futures Volume Hits New Peaks Amid Historic Price Rally With these leadership changes on the horizon, Terret anticipates that the new SEC chair will be pro-crypto, while also being equipped to handle the broader responsibilities of the agency, which include oversight of public companies, the stock market, the bond market, private funds, and the consolidated audit trail (CAT). Compounding the speculation is the expectation that the Trump administration may also increase the CFTC’s role in cryptocurrency regulation. Terret asserts that the administration is considering allocating more resources to the CFTC, although the specifics of how this will be implemented remain unclear and would likely require additional funding. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management Anthony Pompliano has emphasized the importance of Donald Trump setting up a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The entrepreneur has also shared some thoughts on the selection of the next SEC chairman which may hold more weight for altcoins than Bitcoin. Related Reading: Pennsylvania House Moves To Add Bitcoin […]
According to data from CoinMarketCap, XRP rose by 15.57% in the past day to cap off what has been an impressive price performance over the last week. Amidst Bitcoin’s journey to the $90,000 price zone, the seventh-largest cryptocurrency emerged as one of the biggest weekly gainers with a 60.76% price increase. Following this price surge, a crypto analyst with X username BarriC has provided some interesting predictions on XRP’s future. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Booms: $44 Million In Transactions As Activity Soars XRP To Reach $10 In Bull Market, But There’s More In an X post on November 15, BarriC released several price targets for XRP tied to certain conditions. Firstly, the analyst forecasted XRP to attain a market price between $6-$10 in the crypto bull run, representing a minimum potential 500% gain on the token’s present price. These high expectations by BarriC are rather not uncommon due to several factors especially Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory which is expected to usher in a crypto-friendly US government. For XRP, the Republican President sticking to his electoral crypto manifesto holds massive importance as it may bring a decisive end to the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, and permanently halt the regulatory uncertainty over the token. In addition, Trump’s presidency also boosts the possibility of the XRP spot ETF with the SEC expected to present fewer regulatory hurdles for crypto-linked securities. Following approval, BarriC postulates a spot ETF can drive the altcoin to a market price of $15-$20 if approval comes amidst the bull market run. Furthermore, the analyst discusses a utility run during which the altcoin will undergo massive adoption in its use for cross-border transactions and as an institutional bridge cryptocurrency for banks. If the utility run occurs as predicted with global adoption levels of XRP, BarriC forecasts the altcoin to attain a minimal price of $100. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Is Finally Back: These Metrics Point To An Explosion In Interest Market Whales Boost Holdings By 320 Million XRP In other news, whales in the XRP market have acquired over 320 million XRP, valued at $285 million, in the last 72 hours amidst the token’s recent price surge. The coin rose from around $0.69 to reach a local peak of $0.92 as rumors of Gary Gensler’s resignation as SEC chairman circulated on media spaces. While the altcoin has recorded a slight price decline of 1.2% in the past hour, the massive purchase by whales indicates a belief in the asset for long-term profitability. At the time of writing. XRP trades at 0.89, with his market cap value now above $50 billion. In tandem, the token’s trading volume is up by 24.71% and valued at $11.75 billion. Featured image from StormGain, chart from Tradingview
The US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan is reportedly shifting its approach to crypto crime enforcement, allocating “fewer resources” to this area following a series of significant convictions, including that of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Southern District Of New York To Scale Back Crypto Prosecutions Scott Hartman, co-chief of the securities and commodities task force at […]
Cardano (ADA) has seen a massive rally in the last few weeks, surging over 81% in the past fourteen days. As the cryptocurrency continues breaking past key levels, a renowned crypto analyst highlighted its potential 2,000% climb. Related Reading: Analysts Bullish On Dogwifhat (WIF) $5 Target As Price Retests $4 Resistance Cardano To Hit $6 By Q3 2025 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez forecasted that Cardano might hit the $6 mark by September 2025. Earlier this year, the analyst noted that ADA’s chart reassembled a pattern similar to 2020, which suggests that the cryptocurrency could experience a rally like 2020-2021’s bull run. Per the post, ADA broke out from its two-year consolidation in early 2020 before retracing 75% and consolidating for most of the year. By November 2020, the token bounced from the accumulation range and started its massive 4,000% rally, which lasted around nine months. This year, Cardano has seen a similar move during the first leg of the cycle, reaching its year-high of $0.81 before retracing 75% and consolidating between the $0.6-$0.27 price range for the last eight months. Following the crypto market’s recent rally, fueled by Trump’s victory in the US elections and the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce interest rates by 0.25, Cardano has experienced a massive 50% weekly surge. Martinez previously forecasted that ADA could experience the second leg’s initial jump on November 18, around two weeks after the US elections. However, the cryptocurrency reclaimed the $0.6 support zone and broke above the $0.65 horizontal level earlier today. This performance represents an eight-month high for Cardano, which has been heavily criticized for underperforming against most altcoins. According to the chart, ADA might move sideways around this range for the following days before challenging its year-high price. If ADA continues replicating the last cycle’s pattern, the cryptocurrency could reach the long-awaited $1 by year-end. Additionally, it could surpass its previous $3.09 all-time high (ATH) by Q1 2025 before entering price discovery mode. Martinez suggested that Cardano could rise over 2,000% toward the $6 mark, reaching its top between July and September 2025. ADA Among Today’s Market Leaders While most cryptocurrencies in the top 100 move sideways, ADA has soared 21 % in the last 24 hours. The token surged as the third-best performer today, behind XRP and ALGO. Besides the general economic and geopolitical factors, its recent performance has also been fueled by speculation surrounding Cardano’s potential involvement with Trump’s administration. On Thursday, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), Shawn, shared on X that re-elected President Trump is exploring a federal voting and identity verification system based on blockchain technology. Related Reading: Dogecoin Frenzy Arrives In Korea: ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns Amid DOGE’s 110% Rally Speculation arose when another X user claimed that Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson is “already in talks with the Trump administration,” arguing that “they’ve been working with the state of Wyoming on voting systems for a couple of years now.” Cardano has rallied an impressive 84% in the last month, breaking above the $0.65 mark for the first time since late March and recovering its top 10 crypto spot. As of this writing, ADA trades at $0.67. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Donald Trump and the Republican Party at large had a strong 2024 election, winning the presidency, Senate and House. This almost certainly guarantees crypto legislation will advance and become law sometime in the next two years. It also heralds a potentially softer approach from regulators toward the sector.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, Gary Gensler, the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is finally pushing to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto market. With the Trump administration signaling a pro-digital asset stance, Gensler’s comments come at what could be a pivotal positive moment […]
Analysts say a “higher than normal influx of stablecoins to exchanges is just one sign that traders are preparing for the next leg of the Bitcoin rally.
According to the latest reports, the British government is moving to establish its regulatory approach for the cryptocurrency sector to maintain the country’s attractiveness as a destination for crypto businesses. This initiative follows the election victory of Donald Trump in the United States, a development that has stirred enthusiasm within the crypto industry due to […]
Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump could elevate Bitcoin to the status of a “strategic reserve asset” without requiring approval from Congress. In a Nov. 15 statement on X, Bailey suggested that the President could use executive authority to initiate a national Bitcoin reserve. According to unnamed experts he cited, […]
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Speculation is growing around a potential new voting system for the US that could use blockchain technology, with the Cardano (ADA) and Hedera (HBAR) protocols reportedly at the forefront of this initiative. Plans For ‘eVote’ Platform? According to Shawn, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), President Trump and […]
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, says Bitcoin is in “blue sky territory” and expects the cryptocurrency to run up to $180,000 in 2025.
A potential shift in crypto regulation could be in the works as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler hints at a possible resignation following President-elect Donald Trump’s recent victory on November 5. SEC Head Gensler Drops Resignation Clue In a recent statement to SEC staff, Gensler hinted at a possible resignation, which led to further discussions about his future as the agency’s head. His remarks, which carried a tone reminiscent of a farewell, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside his colleagues, emphasizing the importance of their work in maintaining the integrity of US capital markets. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Major Price Crash For Shiba Inu, But It’s Not All Bad News The SEC chairman, who has long been criticized for his approach to the crypto industry, also dedicated a portion of the letter to his mom and dad, concluding, “I’ve been proud to serve with my colleagues at the SEC who work day in and day out to protect American families on the highways of finance.” Despite the absence of any official confirmations from either the SEC or Gary Gensler regarding his future, the suggestive tone of his letter has sparked anticipation among crypto investors, hinting at the likelihood of his resignation. Policy Shift Towards Crypto-Friendly US Gensler’s leadership has been marked by numerous enforcement actions, lawsuits and Wells Notices against major players in the crypto space, including Binance, Coinbase and the most notorious case against Ripple Labs, while failing to provide a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. Related Reading: Buy Dogecoin Now Or Wait? Analyst Points To Key Technical Indicator The anticipation surrounding Gensler’s potential exit is compounded by Trump’s promises to create a more favorable environment for cryptocurrencies, positioning the US as the “crypto capital of the world.” Trump’s administration is expected to prioritize policies that support innovation and growth in the digital asset sector, contrasting sharply with Gensler’s regulatory stance. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Gary Gensler did not say he would leave the SEC before Donald Trump took office but pointed to the commission’s record on crypto enforcement and approving ETFs.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project backed by US President-elect Donald Trump, has partnered with Chainlink to accelerate DeFi adoption. This new alliance, announced on Nov. 14, names Chainlink as WLFI’s primary provider for on-chain data and cross-chain connectivity. The Oracle blockchain network would support the DeFi project’s upcoming launch on the Ethereum mainnet. […]
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FBI agents conducted a raid on the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan early Wednesday morning, just a week after the election-betting platform accurately predicted Donald Trump’s victory. Political Allegations Surround Polymarket According to a report by the New York Post, Coplan was awakened at 6 am by law enforcement who demanded his phone […]
Not endorsed by Donald Trump, Senator John Thune defeated Elon Musk-supported Senator Rick Scott to become the new Senate majority leader.
The crypto market has seen a massive rally following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. For the past week, the sector’s expectations for the newly elected pro-industry administration have grown as a clearer regulatory framework seems within reach. However, some believe the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still needs to do more to […]
According to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan, entering the Bitcoin (BTC) trade may not be too late. The executive recently said that until the flagship cryptocurrency hits $500,000, it’s “still early.” Potential Investors Should Not Be Discouraged By Bitcoin Price Action In a client memo shared yesterday, Bitwise’s CIO Hougan stated that while […]
The Republican Party has kept the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two years, raising hopes for comprehensive crypto legislation in the next Congress and securing a Republican trifecta for at least the next two years.
The current Bitcoin (BTC) rally could extend until mid-2025, with a potential price peak before a US recession. Bitcoin Could Peak In Mid-2025 Before US Recession A recent Copper Research report, a recent crypto research firm, posits that the leading cryptocurrency by market cap could extend its bullish momentum until mid-2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Reveals Bulls Are Growing But Still Behind March 2024 Peak – Details As of November 13, Bitcoin is on day 555 of its current market cycle, and a price peak for the digital asset could arrive within the next 200 days. Notably, this peak may coincide with a potential US recession forecasted for mid-2025. According to the report, Bitcoin’s market cycles average 756 days. The starting point of these cycles is when the annual average growth of Bitcoin’s market capitalization turns positive, while the endpoint is when it hits a price peak. The report marks the beginning of the current market cycle around mid-2023, just before asset manager BlackRock filed for a BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). Should Bitcoin stay true to its historical price patterns, the digital asset can hit its price peak for this cycle sometime around mid-2025. The report cites estimates by JPMorgan about the likelihood of a US recession in mid-2025. As a result, BTC’s price peak might align with a potential US economic downturn. Based on data from Treasury spreads, JPMorgan gives a 45% chance of a potential US recession by mid-2025. The report further highlights the gap between BTC’s price top and realized volatility. For the uninitiated, realized volatility measures BTC’s price fluctuations over a specific period, showing the standard deviation of the asset’s returns from the market’s mean return. BTC’s realized volatility currently stands at around 50%, indicating that its volatility is only halfway to previous bull market peaks. Another bullish technical indicator for the BTC price trajectory is its filtered relative strength index (RSI). The report reads: Currently, the RSI sits at 60 – well below previous bull market highs – indicating considerable room for Bitcoin to continue building momentum into the new year. BTC Could Rise Further, But Caution Is Necessary The digital assets market has been on a strong upward trend since pro-crypto Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs See Historic Surge – Institutions Go Bullish On BTC With $1.38 Billion Record Inflows Notably, the emerging industry has witnessed its total market cap surge beyond $3 trillion for the first time since November 2021. The rise in total crypto market cap – largely driven by BTC – is not surprising since the Trump administration is speculated to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve akin to that of El Salvador under Nayib Bukele. Bitcoin’s unprecedented price action has propelled the digital asset’s total market cap beyond that of silver, solidifying it as the 8th largest global asset by market cap in existence. With this in mind, it will be interesting to see how BTC dominance (BTC.D) behaves in the coming weeks, especially after facing rejection just below the $90,000 level. Currently hovering slightly above 60%, a fall in BTC.D could signal a capital rotation from BTC into altcoins, potentially benefiting smaller-cap digital assets. BTC trades at $87,767 at press time, up 1.1% in the past 24 hours. The asset’s total market cap sits at $1.738 trillion. Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from TradingView.com
After securing a Republican Senate and a pro-crypto White House, crypto firms are now pushing for reforms at the SEC.