Donald Trump's recent pardon of Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges, was pardoned by Trump on Oct. 23. Just five days later, Binance started promoting Trump's family crypto coins, USD1 and WLFI, on its U. S. platform. This move has led to questions about potential conflicts ...
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured a significant victory in the 2025 midterm elections. However, the crypto world isn't popping the champagne just yet. Milei has been a vocal supporter of crypto, calling central banks a "scam" and praising Bitcoin as a response to financial manipulation. He even promised free currency ...
Bitcoin's price has had quite the ride during different U. S. presidencies. It's not just about who's praising it. Let's explore why. Donald Trump has been vocal about Bitcoin. He's attended Bitcoin events and pushed for more mining in the U. S. His administration has also eased regulations for crypto companies. Yet, Bitcoin's price only grew by about 7% during his ...
Crypto and regulations have a complicated relationship. This was the main topic discussed at a recent gathering in Washington, D. C. during the Fintech Week event. Three experts in the crypto field shared their thoughts on how crypto projects can operate safely while following the rules. One of the biggest challenges is determining responsibility. If something goes ...
Hong Kong is making waves in the crypto world again. This time, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is looking to make it easier for banks to hold cryptocurrencies. They've put out a draft plan for public feedback, aiming to relax the rules on how much capital banks need to keep when they hold crypto assets. The idea is simple: if banks can show they have good r...
SoFi Technologies is making waves in the financial world, with its stock price climbing 36% in 2025. This surge is driven by two major factors: changes in crypto regulations and student loan policies. First, let's talk about crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued some favorable rulings. These rulings allow nationally chartered banks t...
Bitcoin's value shot up on Wednesday, hitting over $108, 000 at its peak. This happened even though there were some tense situations in the Middle East and the stock market was near its highest point ever. But not all cryptocurrencies had a good day. Ether and Solana both dropped a bit later in the day. In Washington, D. C. , some big names in crypto were making wav...
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...