Trump’s promise to loosen crypto regulations may be boon for extremist groups

Trump’s policies could aid terrorist and far-right groups who use cryptocurrency to help quietly finance their ends. The return of Donald Trump in the White House is promising many things: mass ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations

A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Here's what Trump promised the crypto industry ahead of the election

Donald Trump branded himself as the pro-crypto candidate for president on the campaign trail.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump’s social media group in talks to buy crypto trading venue

Truth Social owner is close to an all-share takeover of Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt

Business - Financial Times - November 18

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

At least 6 mercenaries with Russia's Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali

At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

Trump and the future of AI regulation

New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy discusses his state’s tech landscape and prospects under Donald Trump’s second presidential term

World - Financial Times - November 14

Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even ...

Tech - Wired - October 29

Another Trump presidency could be a boon for the dollar — but some expect a bumpy ride

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November U.S. presidential election has helped revive Wall Street’s faith in “king dollar.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump may have won a second ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return

Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Truth Social Owner May Develop Crypto Platform Called TruthFi

The parent company of Truth Social filed a trademark application for a crypto payment service it called TruthFi.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Gary Gensler says he was 'proud to serve' as SEC chair, defends his approach to crypto regulation

In what sounded awfully close to a farewell speech, Gensler made only passing reference to his most controversial disclosure rule, on climate change.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Britain's finance watchdog sets out plan to implement crypto regulation regime by 2026

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled a timeline detailing key dates and milestones it's working toward on its regulatory roadmap for crypto.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Why Trump might challenge Europe’s deforestation regulation

While Trump’s instinct won’t be to greenlight this for World Trade Organization litigation, he should.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Trump tops list of crypto election victories

The cryptocurrency world is celebrating a successful operation to oust its critics and usher in a new cohort of allies up and down the ballot just two years after several scandals roiled the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump talk is enough to fire up a crypto boom

Thin foundations do not really matter to the market frenzy

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

Trump’s Crypto Embrace Elates Bitcoin Fans

As digital currency enthusiasts bask in rising values, Trump’s own social media venture is in talks to buy a crypto trading firm.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council

Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair

The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments

President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr. Donald Trump’s second administration has begun to take shape amid fears over ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote

Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Trump's immigration promises for second presidential term

Former President Donald Trump ran on a campaign to radically overhaul immigration policy in 2024. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more from the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

Trump Promised Policies Complicate Emerging Markets Trade

Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital, said he has trimmed exposure to emerging-market debt, citing the strengthening dollar. “That’s the terror for us,” Schurmeier said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Trump’s Israel policy offers promise and peril

Trump will likely transform U.S.-Israeli relations by providing more military and diplomatic support for Israel, working to weaken Israel’s adversaries and pursuing more Arab-Israeli peace-making.

Politics - The Hill - November 20

How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Donald Trump has said the Department of Government Efficiency would end government “bureaucracy,” relax “excess” regulations and cut “wasteful” expenditures.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Musk's DOGE wants to slash regulations. Workers and patients may suffer, experts say.

Trump appointed Elon Musk as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency

A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.

Business - CNBC - November 6

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