US President Donald Trump announced an executive order on March 6 to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This order ensures that seized Bitcoin will be held in a national reserve and will not be sold. It would instead function as a store of value, akin to a “digital Fort Knox.” The directive assigns Treasury Secretary […]
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Bitcoin surged to a high of nearly $95,000 following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a crypto strategic reserve during the weekend. However, the gains quickly evaporated as escalating trade tensions between the US and key partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, triggered a sharp market downturn. As a result, traders speculating on the crypto market […]
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced concerns over the United States’ growing influence in crypto, suggesting that the country may be leveraging digital assets to serve its national interests. In a March 3 post on X, Young Ju highlighted the rapid shift in the US approach toward crypto, stating that the market appears to […]
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Bitcoin has plunged below $80,000, marking its lowest point since November 2024, as the broader crypto market experiences a significant downturn. The ongoing sell-off has erased nearly all gains recorded after Donald Trump’s election victory, signaling a period of intense volatility. $1 trillion loss Data from CryptoSlate shows that Bitcoin fell by more than 8% […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has voiced concerns that the company’s rivals are leveraging legal and regulatory tactics to destabilize the stablecoin issuer. In a Feb. 25 post on X, Ardoino alleged that some stablecoin issuers in the US are using political lobbying and legislative efforts to target Tether’s operations. According to him: “While our competitors […]
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OKX aims to become a leader in regulatory compliance after resolving a $500 million settlement with US authorities. On Feb. 24, OKX CEO Star Xu acknowledged past lapses in compliance but stressed that US customers only represented a small fraction of their user base. Xu stated the company’s commitment to enhancing its regulatory practices and […]
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The expansion is driven by optimism about potential regulatory changes under the Trump administration.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about the progress of crypto regulations in the United States after engaging with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. In a Feb. 13 post on X, Garlinghouse shared that he met with several policymakers in Washington, D.C., including Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Schumer and Representatives French Hill, Ritchie Torres, and […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day suspension of their ongoing lawsuit, according to a Feb. 10 filing. Both parties explained that this decision was made because the SEC established a dedicated crypto task force under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda. According to the filing, the task force’s work […]
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U.S. endowment funds are looking at crypto investments as bitcoin soars and Donald Trump draws attention to the industry.
Crypto advocacy group DeFi Education Fund has urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its approach to holding DeFi protocol developers accountable for users’ actions. In a blog post published on Feb. 4 by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), co-authors Miller Whitehouse-Levine and Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund argued that developers should not […]
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 3 to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. Trump said the initiative would enhance fiscal sustainability, ease tax burdens for American families and businesses, and secure long-term economic stability. He also noted that the fund would reinforce the United States’ global financial and […]
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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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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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The US District Court for the Western District of Texas has overturned the sanctions imposed by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on crypto-mixing protocol Tornado Cash. A Jan. 21 filing from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered OFAC to remove Tornado Cash-linked addresses from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked […]
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Avalanche is positioning itself for significant growth in the US by leveraging the Trump administration’s focus on technological advancement On Jan. 21, Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Ava Labs, shared optimism about the administration’s emphasis on innovation, describing it as a timely push for transformative growth. According to him, Avalanche intends to align its initiatives […]
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Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur and vocal crypto commentator, has criticized the crypto community’s embrace of Donald Trump’s memecoin launch. Cuban voiced his concerns on X (formerly Twitter), where he dismissed the idea that Trump’s memecoin debut is a positive milestone for the industry. Instead, he argued that the digital asset reinforces a culture of […]
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The official Department of Government Efficiency website now sports a dogecoin token logo.
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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North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024.
The digital asset market witnessed its first full week of inflows in 2025, with $48 million added to investment products, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. CoinShares reported that the week began with promising inflows nearing $1 billion. However, these gains were nearly erased as $940 million flowed out later, reflecting how sensitive the market […]
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Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), confirmed he will resign from the agency effective Jan. 20, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 6. This timing coincides with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, allowing the incoming administration to appoint an interim leader before Congress approves a permanent successor. Behnam’s […]
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Kwon's Terraform Labs developed the luna cryptocurrency and stablecoin terraUSD, which folded in 2022, losing an estimated $40 billion
Crypto.com has expanded its offerings in the United States, launching stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading on its platform. According to a Jan. 3 statement, the firm said its users can now directly manage stocks and ETFs alongside their crypto portfolios via their application. The platform offers zero-commission trading, fractional share options, and seamless asset […]
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expects the debt ceiling to be reached around the inauguration date for President-elect Donald Trump.
Andreessen Horowitz’s blockchain arm, A16z Crypto, has criticized the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department over their new DeFi rules. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Michele Korver, the head of regulation at A16z, announced its support for the legal challenge led by the Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas […]
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According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. Ishiba Hesitant On Bitcoin Reserve Plans While some policymakers in Japan are advocating for the country to follow the lead of nations like the United States in exploring cryptocurrency reserves, Ishiba has expressed reservations, citing a lack of sufficient information to make an informed decision. The idea of a national Bitcoin reserve in Japan gained momentum after Satoshi Hamada, a member of the Japanese House of Councilors from the Party to Protect the People from NHK, floated the proposal during recent parliamentary discussions. Hamada argued that Japan should explore diversifying its foreign exchange reserves by including crypto assets like Bitcoin, in line with what is reportedly being discussed in the US. Hamada stated: I think Japan should follow the example of the United States and consider turning some of its foreign exchange reserves into crypto assets such as Bitcoin. Responding, the Japanese Prime Minister said that his government simply lacks enough information about the US and other countries’ plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. As a result, Japan cannot commit to creating a BTC reserve just yet. Related Reading: US Bitcoin Reserve Will Push Price Above $1 Million, Expert Predicts Ishiba reportedly said that he does not have enough understanding of the “movements” taken by the US with regard to establishing a Bitcoin reserve. He concluded, saying that “it is difficult for the government to express its views.” Further, with regard to the idea of converting some of its foreign exchange reserves into digital assets such as BTC, Ishiba cleared the air saying cryptocurrencies do not fall under the foreign exchange category. A Strategic Reserve May Shoot Up Bitcoin’s Price Earlier this month, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the Fed itself cannot hold Bitcoin. However, reports suggest that the incoming administration under Republican president-elect Donald Trump may push forward with plans to establish a Bitcoin reserve. The Bitcoin Act of 2024, introduced by pro-crypto American Senator Cynthia Lummis, advocates for the US Treasury and Federal Reserve to acquire 200,000 BTC annually over five years, ultimately amassing one million BTC. Such a move could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market by reducing Bitcoin’s circulating supply, potentially driving up its price. Related Reading: US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Push Price To $500,000: Expert Bitcoin price can go even higher if other countries around the world create their own BTC reserves, culminating in an unofficial international race among nations to accumulate as much BTC as they can. The world is already seeing nations attempting to add BTC to their treasury reserves. Recently, SkyBridge Capital Founder and Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci, stated that if the US goes ahead with its plans of creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve, there is no way that China will not create one of its own. At press time, BTC trades at $95,503, down 3.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
The US tax regulator, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has restated its stance on cryptocurrency staking, clarifying that rewards generated from staking activities are taxable as soon as they are received. The IRS added that staking rewards do not constitute new property, and are therefore subject to immediate taxation upon generation. IRS Confirms Crypto Staking […]
Over the weekend, US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments underlining his continued support for the crypto sector. On Dec. 22, Trump revealed that he has nominated Economist Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisors, while Bo Hines has been named Executive Director of the newly formed Crypto Council. Council of Economic […]
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Roman Storm, developer of the crypto-mixing platform Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges filed against him by US authorities. His request follows a significant legal decision by the Fifth Circuit Court, which ruled that sanctions imposed by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tornado Cash’s immutable […]
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