US Administration
Kraken’s Report: Law Enforcement Data Demands Surge Nearly 40%
Kraken reports a 38.6% rise in global law enforcement and regulatory data requests in 2024. The U.S. accounted for 28.6% of all data requests, with…
Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit as Investment Products See $430 Million Outflow After Fed’s ‘Hawkish’ Comments
Bitcoin suffers $430M in outflows after hawkish Fed and inflation concerns Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at slower rate cuts, increasing market uncertainty U.S. CPI…
How Would Trump’s SEC and Treasury Picks Impact Crypto Regulations?
President Donald Trump followed up on his pre-election promises. Trump nominated pro-crypto individuals for key positions. Atkins and Bessent's appointment could be significant for crypto…
SEC Postpones Coinbase Appeal Response Citing New Crypto Task Force
SEC delays Coinbase case response, citing Crypto Task Force’s regulatory influence. Binance case paused as SEC reassesses enforcement strategy across crypto industry. Leadership shift at…
Donald Trump Considers Abandoning Crypto Council For Informal Summits
Donald Trump may dump crypto council ideas for informal summits. Crypto Council plan is fueling infighting among cryptocurrency communities. Informal summits would enable flexible and…
Jonathan Gould to Head OCC: Trump’s Latest Crypto-Friendly Move
Trump taps ex-Bitfury legal chief Jonathan Gould to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Gould’s appointment signals a shift toward…
U.S. Extradition Trade: Russian Crypto Fraudster Swapped for U.S. Detainee
The U.S. extradited Alexander Vinnik, a convicted crypto money launderer, in exchange for Marc Fogel. Vinnik, linked to BTC-e and billions in illicit transactions, was…
Trump Nominates a16z’s Quintenz as CFTC Chief for Crypto Oversight
Quintenz’s nomination signals a shift toward pro-crypto market-driven regulations. Trump’s administration aims to reshape financial oversight with crypto-friendly policies. Institutional crypto adoption may rise under…
Elon Musk’s DOGE is Now Investigating Wealthy Federal Employees for Potential Fraud
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E is investigating federal employees whose wealth exceeds their official salaries. Donald Trump mandates agencies to assist in identifying fraud and reducing the…
Crypto Regulation Update: Fed Governors Speeches Signal Change
The Federal Reserve shifts toward balanced crypto regulation to foster innovation. Stablecoins could strengthen the U.S. dollar's global financial dominance. Fed governors advocate for policies…
