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‘Debanking,’ and the Trump Diss Heard Around Davos
President Trump’s accusation that Bank of America’ dropped conservatives as clients serves as a reminder C.E.O.s may face unexpected attacks by the White House.The New York Times - 1d -
French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping
David Balland, a founder of Ledger, a prominent cryptocurrency company, and his wife were freed after a 48-hour police search. Ten people have been arrested.The New York Times - 2d -
Comer investigating crypto 'debanking'
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Friday he is investigating the alleged “debanking” of cryptocurrency firms, reaching out to venture capitalist Marc ...The Hill - 1d -
Crypto executive freed after kidnap in France
Assailants demanded large ransom after abduction of Ledger co-founder David BallandFinancial Times - 2d -
Oversight Democrats seek to flip script on Comer on ethics bill
House Oversight Democrats hoping to highlight potential conflicts of interest under President Trump see leverage in a past ethics bill from Chair James Comer (R-Ky.). That proposal, which Comer ...The Hill - 2d -
Nashville school shooting investigation underway
At least one student was killed on Wednesday in a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit Anna Schecter ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump's crypto reckoning
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump meme coin sparks crypto world backlash President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump faces crypto world backlash after launch of meme coin
President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady Melania Trump launched two cryptocurrency tokens just days before his inauguration. While the move sparked predictable criticism from ...The Hill - 3d -
Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins
Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor lossesFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
President Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an ...ABC News - 4d -
SEC launches 'crypto task force'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching “a crypto task force.” In a Tuesday press release, the SEC described the task force as “dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump's SEC launching 'crypto task force' to develop clear regulations for industry
The Trump administration took its first steps Tuesday toward an expected lowering of regulatory barriers for cryptocurrency.CNBC - 4d -
Donald and Melania Trump crypto tokens plummet
The cryptocurrencies were launched last week.ABC News - 4d -
Trump-backed crypto venture to extend token sales after raising $1bn
Entrepreneur Justin Sun among investors buying into World Liberty FinancialFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump 2.0 Means State Crypto Rules Could Change
The president’s enthusiasm for the virtual currency could prompt states to start making crypto investments through their public pension funds.Inc. - 5d -
Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.The New York Times - 5d -
Melania Trump launches meme coin as crypto rallies on Donald’s return
President-elect’s $Trump coin more than halved in value before steadily recovering on Sunday. Business live – latest updates The incoming US first lady, Melania Trump, has followed her ...The Guardian - 5d -
Crypto Industry Celebrates Trump Inauguration
The crypto gala marks a reversal on Biden’s policies.Inc. - 6d -
'End woke' and 'boost crypto' - Trump fans' day one wishlist
Trump's biggest supporters tell the BBC what issues they're excited to see the new president tackle first.BBC News - 6d -
Trump-backed memecoin value tops $13bn as crypto industry hopes rise
Incoming president launched token on Friday after a Washington gala for crypto executives and politiciansFinancial Times - 6d -
Price of new Trump crypto meme coin soars ahead of inauguration
Asset triples in price from $20 per token to more than $70, with at least $24bn in trading as of Sunday morning. Donald Trump has launched a cryptocurrency “meme coin” ahead of his inauguration for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Crypto in your pension? It’s not going to help.
U.S. state and local pension funds are looking at speculating on cryptocurrencies to solve their funding crisis.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order
Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand
The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
They Went After the Hawk Tuah Crypto Promoters. Now They're Suing Pump.Fun
The same lawyers handling a lawsuit over the infamous Hawk Tuah crypto coin are bringing a new class action against memecoin platform Pump.Fun for allegedly putting investors in high financial risk.Wired - Jan. 17 -
Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto
BlackRock ETF investment chief Samara Cohen thinks President-elect Donald Trump will push crypto-friendly policies.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Small-cap crypto rallies ahead of Trump inauguration, bitcoin trades at $100,000
Cryptocurrencies jumped as investor appetite shifted to smaller, higher risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.Wired - Jan. 16 -
The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation
The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
FBI head Wray on Trump investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks to correspondent Scott Pelley about Trump investigations.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
US regulator plans to toughen customer protection on crypto accounts
CFPB proposes to put digital wallets under same standard as bank accountsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Crypto, Roaring Kitty and 'fartcoin': Market speculation picks up to start 2025
Many speculative pockets of the stock market surged in early trading Thursday, the first session of the new year.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Mogul Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Suit
Terraform Labs founder Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan federal court.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1
Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance
South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded not guilty to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first U.S. court appearanceABC News - Jan. 2 -
Will crypto continue to rally? Trump’s first 100 days will be the key.
For crypto’s bull run to continue, digital assets enthusiasts hope for a more friendly regulatory environment under the second Donald Trump administration and a favorable macroeconomic setup to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
12 Trends Predictions in 2025: Hillary Clinton, Crypto and More
What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?The New York Times - Dec. 30
