Donald Trump's latest venture into the crypto world has raised eyebrows. His stablecoin, USD1, started trading on KuCoin, an exchange that's had its fair share of troubles. KuCoin was recently banned in the U. S. after admitting to breaking anti-money laundering rules. They had to pay a hefty fine of almost $300 million and agreed to stay out of the U. S. market for ...
Bitcoin's value took a nosedive, falling below 90, 000 dollars. This drop wiped out some of the gains made since 2024. The world's most famous cryptocurrency was trading around 89, 000 dollars when U. S. stock markets opened. This was a significant decrease from the 106, 000 dollars it was worth around the time of the inauguration. The price drop was not just about ...
Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for innovation in digital assets and blockchain technology. Yeah, let's...
Bitcoin ended the week on a high note, reaching over $105, 000 right before Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. At the start, it was slumping, dipping below $90, 000 due to Fed interest rate concerns. Inflation data on Wednesday showed a rise, which raised hopes for another Fed rate cut. Bitcoin thrives in low interest environments, so if rates drop, it could at...
Ever wondered how politics and crypto mix? Let's talk about Coinbase, a major crypto exchange. Years ago, the company's founder, Brian Armstrong, kept his distance from Washington. But as crypto grew bigger, so did Coinbase's need to get involved. Armstrong started spending more time in D. C. , meeting with political leaders. This year, Coinbase donated over $75 mill...
As the U.S. presidential election nears, there's a buzz in the crypto industry about potential regulatory changes. Shan Aggarwal, from Coinbase Ventures, shared his thoughts at Messari’s Mainnet conference in New York City. "We’re really hoping for better regulations," he said, indicating that the current SEC approach has been tough on crypto companies like Coinbase....
The world of cryptocurrency has been waiting with bated breath for concrete regulatory clarity from the Biden-Harris administration. In an effort to shape Vice President Kamala Harris' policy on crypto-related issues, a group of leading crypto executives recently participated in a conference call with White House officials and an advisor to Harris. The meeting was or...