Bitcoin (BTC) is positioned to benefit in the long term regardless of the outcome of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to Bitwise head of alpha strategies Jeff Park. Whether a successful agreement leads to a weaker dollar or an extended trade conflict results in increased monetary stimulus, Park argued that Trump’s economic strategy, including […]
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On Feb. 3, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of approximately $235 million, marking the first net outflow after a four-day streak of net inflows totaling $1 billion. The outflows follow Bitcoin’s drop to a three-week low, with BTC briefly touching $92,000 during the weekend. It’s a stark contrast to the previous week when […]
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The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on Feb. 6 titled “Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration’s Efforts to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs.” According to a memorandum shared by the Subcommittee, the hearing will examine the impact of regulatory actions on the crypto industry. […]
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The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are exploring potential avenues to secure a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 30, citing a person familiar with the matter. Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have reportedly engaged in discussions with lawyers and individuals within Trump’s orbit in recent […]
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Fairshake, a bipartisan super Political Action Committee (PAC) focused on funding crypto-friendly policies, has raised $116 million in funding for the 2026 US midterm elections. In a statement shared with CryptoSlate, Fairshake said its war chest includes over $11 million in fresh contributions received from major players in the crypto industry, including a16z, Coinbase, Jump […]
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Menendez is a former senator from New Jersey and a Democrat.
Coinbase added four high-profile figures as its advisors, including former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Chris LaCivita, co-campaign manager for President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. The Coinbase advisory council also welcomes Bill Dudley, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Luis Alberto Moreno, an expert in global development and international […]
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US Senator Cynthia Lummis has filed an amicus brief supporting Coinbase in its ongoing legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of exceeding its authority and undermining congressional oversight. The Wyoming Republican, a long-time advocate for crypto, described the SEC’s enforcement-driven regulatory strategy as a violation of constitutional principles. Amicus […]
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Lawmakers in Kentucky and South Dakota are preparing to introduce legislation to establish a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the next few weeks, according to statements made on Jan. 28. South Dakota Representative Logan Manhart announced that he will introduce a bill in the South Dakota House to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He added that […]
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An uneasy feeling about the current volume of crypto political spending is understandable. If you believe in the mission, it’s the price of survival.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has issued a formal letter to multiple crypto firms and organizations, requesting evidence and accounts of instances where crypto firms and individuals have been systematically denied access to banking services. The letter was addressed to several entities, including the Blockchain Association, Uniswap Labs, Coinbase, Payward, AH Capital […]
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of “politician coins,” calling them a “perfect bribery vehicle” that could undermine the integrity of democratic systems. In a series of detailed social media posts, Buterin outlined how these digital tokens could enable politicians to gain indirect financial gain while providing plausible deniability. […]
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US lawmaker Senator Elizabeth Warren has intensified her advocacy for responsible government spending and stricter crypto regulations. The senator outlined her vision for efficient federal operations in two separate letters and raised concerns over crypto-related ethical dilemmas. DOGE recommendations On Jan. 23, Warren wrote to Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency […]
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 23 establishing a new working group focused on crypto, potentially a “strategic national digital assets stockpile,” and prohibits advancements in creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets will play a pivotal role in shaping US policy on digital […]
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President Donald Trump said in a Jan. 23 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US will become the world capital of crypto and AI. Trump said his administration would reduce costs across the board for “virtually all goods and services,” which would also make the US a manufacturing superpower — directly […]
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Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has been named the first chair of the newly established Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, according to a Jan. 23 announcement. As a result, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) places Lummis at the helm of legislative efforts to craft a regulatory framework for blockchain technology and crypto in […]
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Harry Jung to spearhead its crypto, DeFi, and digital assets efforts. Jung will also serve as Acting Chief of Staff under Acting Chair Caroline Pham, according to a Jan. 23 statement. Jung’s promotion builds on his experience as the Designated Federal Officer for the CFTC’s Global […]
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Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The move brings an end to Ulbricht’s life sentence, a punishment he received for creating and operating Silk Road, an online platform infamous for facilitating illegal activities. The pardon, viewed […]
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Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has resigned from his position at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Ramaswamy announced this in a Jan. 20 post on X, stating that he would no longer co-lead DOGE, a department focused on streamlining US government operations. He expressed optimism about the department’s future under X owner Elon […]
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expressed optimism about President Donald Trump’s potential to enact policies favorable to the crypto industry, including executive orders that could remove barriers to digital asset adoption, Reuters reported on Jan. 20. Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Allaire highlighted the urgency of reversing […]
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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Uyeda was appointed as the acting chair of the regulator by President Donald Trump action published on Jan. 20. Meanwhile, the SEC released a statement announcing the official resignation of Chair Gary Gensler. Uyeda will lead the regulator until June 5, 2026 — the date when Gensler […]
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President Donald Trump closed his inaugural speech without even once mentioning Bitcoin (BTC) or crypto. Meanwhile, Punchbowl News reported that a document sent by Republicans outlining the White House’s new priorities also fails to mention digital assets and Bitcoin. The document does not reflect Trump’s views on the crypto industry, such as creating a Bitcoin reserve […]
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President-elect Donald Trump made many promises to the Bitcoin and crypto communities during his presidential run. As he is sworn in for a second term later today, we look at which of them will most likely come to fruition. After successfully choosing the winner of the US election, Polymarket traders are now attempting to predict […]
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President-elect Donald Trump launched a meme coin called TRUMP on Jan. 18, of which he owns 80% of the supply unlocking throughout his presidency, triggering a weekend frenzy of activity. Initially, most assumed that Trump’s social media had been hacked. However, as the day went on, it became clear the project was real, and the […]
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The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. The 14th Amendment and the Debt Limit The debt limit is the amount of money the United States government can borrow to pay its existing legal obligations. These include Social Security and Medicare benefits, military salaries, interest on the national debt, tax […]
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On Friday evening in Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump announced the launch of a Solana-based memecoin, TRUMP, just days ahead of his second-term inauguration. The announcement, made via posts on his verified X and Truth Social accounts, has sparked excitement, confusion, and intense debate within the crypto community. The TRUMP token quickly became the center […]
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There were no crypto conference appearances or positive social media posts about digital assets during Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Crypto leaders attended a pre-inaugural bash in Washington, cheering Trump's return to the White House and hoping it will benefit digital assets.
As Gary Gensler prepares to announce his resignation, some SEC officials have said they will step down before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Some industry insiders who spent millions to support the US president-elect’s party and fund his inauguration will likely have a good view of the Capitol Building on Jan. 20.