At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.
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Trump Just Gave Bitcoin Its Biggest Endorsement in History
The president signed an executive order for a strategic bitcoin reserve, but the asset responded with a whimper.Inc. - 6d -
Lummis introduces bill to create bitcoin strategic reserve
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) reintroduced legislation Tuesday to create a bitcoin strategic reserve, seeking to codify President Trump’s executive order last week establishing a reserve. The bill, ...The Hill - 2d -
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Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
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Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - 14h -
Ontario sets 25% surcharge on energy exports to US to counter Trump tariffs
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Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".BBC News - 4d -
Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility
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Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say
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UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 2d -
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live
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Binance token rises following report that Trump family has discussed stake in the crypto exchange
The Journal said Binance first approached Trump allies last year as part of a broader effort to regain access to the U.S. market.CNBC - 20h -
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.BBC News - 6d -
Arrest of Columbia Palestine activist is ‘first of many’, Trump says
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Trump says he will buy a Tesla vehicle after stock slump
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US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - 1d -
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
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Wall Street loses hope in a ‘Trump put’ for markets
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