Heavyweight hedge fund Elliott says Trump administration driving a crypto frenzy
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Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.ABC News - 1d -
Elliott warns White House is inflating crypto bubble that ‘could wreak havoc’
Supporting digital assets that could marginalise the dollar is ‘dangerous’, investor letter saysFinancial Times - 2d -
Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.ABC News - 2d -
Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on loans, grants and more aid
The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs.CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration targets thousands of programs in funding freeze
A new memo from the Office of Management and Budget reveals the potential scope of the Trump administration's plans to freeze federal funding.Politico - 4d -
Trump's crypto-frenzied inauguration weekend makes first family billions of dollars richer
Donald Trump launched a meme coin Friday night, while many of his backers were partying at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Trump's inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies
The bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could bring a cryptocurrency policy blitz in 2025ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Cattle Gallstones, Worth Twice as Much as Gold, Drive a Global Smuggling Frenzy
A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have item among underground traders and armed robbers in Brazil.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19
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China threatens countermeasures to combat Trump tariffs
Beijing attacks ‘arbitrary’ moves and says it will file WTO lawsuitFinancial Times - 42m -
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Donald Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep tariffs
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Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada to challenge the global auto industry
Tariffs announced Saturday by the Trump administration are expected to have a profound impact on the global automotive industry.CNBC - 6h -
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Industry and corporate leaders are weighing in after the Trump administration confirmed it will move forward with tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 6h