US Government
Trump’s Search to Replace Jerome Powell Is Reportedly Down to These ‘Two Kevins’
President Donald Trump’s search for a new Federal Reserve Chair has zeroed in on the ‘Two Kevins,’ former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, as...
Arthur Hayes on Stablecoins, Geopolitics, and Bitcoin’s Next Peak
Arthur Hayes outlined a bullish thesis for Bitcoin and crypto at large, centered on three key fronts. The first one notes the progress toward excluding UST (US Treasury) stablecoins from...
Here’s Why the Old Arguments About XRP’s Centralization Are Fading Away
As the United States pushes forward to become the global leader in digital assets, new developments are shaping a national crypto strategy. Driven by a renewed political interest and a...
Crypto Gets a Seat at the Table as US Housing Regulator Recognizes Digital Assets
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a directive requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to incorporate cryptocurrency holdings into their risk assessments for certain home loans. This...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Uses Tariff ‘Windfall’ to Pressure Jerome Powell
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared a lengthy X post about interest rates, urging the central bank to lower them. He stated that the US government is collecting over $30 billion...
Digital Assets Take Center Stage in US-UK Regulatory Discussions
A joint US-UK regulatory working group has signaled a unified approach to the future of finance, with a strong emphasis on digital assets. Following its latest meeting in London on...
In Major Policy Clarification, Fed Chair Says Banks Are ‘Free to Engage’ With Crypto
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a message to two very different audiences on Tuesday, June 24. For the broader economy, he signaled the central bank’s tough fight against inflation...
$800 Billion Reasons to Cut: Trump Demands Fed Action as Crypto Markets Eye Bull Run
President Donald Trump has publicly intensified his criticism of the Federal Reserve, demanding immediate interest rate cuts in a social media post published just ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s...
Powell’s Testimony This Week May Shift Fed Outlook, Impact Crypto
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver his semiannual testimony to Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25–26, this week, an event closely watched by the crypto market for...
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Protected by New Law; Investment Decision from Governor Awaits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enacted House Bill 4488 (HB4488), a measure intended to protect specific state funds, including any Bitcoin reserve established outside the state treasury. This legislation prevents...
Will Q3 Tariff Expirations Trigger a Global Risk-Off Shift?
With the deadlines looming, tariffs are once again in the spotlight. US President Donald Trump’s initial 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs is due to expire in early to mid-July, and...
July 14th EU Tariff Decision Looms, Weighing Retaliation Against Recession Fears
The EU has paused clawing back on €21 billion of US imports such as steel, aluminum, cars, motorcycles, and poultry, to allow time for negotiations. However, this suspension expires on...
‘Buy a Coffee With Crypto’: Ohio Bill With $200 Tax Break Advances to Senate
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a landmark “Bitcoin Rights” bill with significant bipartisan support, a move aimed at establishing the state as a premier destination for the cryptocurrency...
Trump’s Push for Speed Puts Senate-Passed GENIUS Act to a Political Test in the House
President Donald Trump has issued a direct appeal to the U.S. House of Representatives, urging a quick and unamended passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill that cleared the Senate...
U.S. Secret Service Announces Its Largest-Ever Crypto Seizure in ‘Pig Butchering’ Case
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil forfeiture case to seize more than $225 million in digital assets connected to a large-scale, global cryptocurrency investment fraud network. The...
Middle East Tensions and Hawkish Fed: The Dual Threat to Risk Assets as FOMC Meets
The Israel-Iran conflict enters day six, and once again, the ongoing missile exchanges have raised serious concerns about a possible disruption or blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. That chokepoint...
U.S. Senate Passes the “GENIUS Act” Stablecoin Bill in a 68–30 Bipartisan Vote
The U.S. Senate has passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act with a strong, bipartisan 68–30 vote. The landmark legislation creates the first comprehensive federal...
FOMC Meeting Tomorrow as All Eyes are on Powell’s Speech for Crypto Rally Clues
The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is taking place tomorrow, and the crypto world is bursting with anticipation, mostly because of Jerome Powell’s scheduled speech. Crypto enthusiasts are going...
The GENIUS Act Final Decision: How Will it Affect the Crypto Market
The US Senate will vote on the final passage of the GENIUS Act this Tuesday, and a crypto analyst thinks it could trigger a massive breakout in the cryptocurrency market. ...
The Unworkable Law: Why a 2021 Rule Is Causing a Tax Nightmare for the Crypto Industry
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging Congress to revise current tax policies affecting Bitcoin and other digital assets, warning that the existing framework imposes unfair burdens on miners, developers, and...
How Many U.S. Lawmakers Actually Own Bitcoin? Fewer Than You Might Think
Despite a growing number of pro-Bitcoin voices in the U.S. Congress, only a handful of lawmakers currently report owning any form of cryptocurrency. Out of 535 elected members across the...
Upcoming US CPI Report to Test Fed Rate Cut Hopes After Strong Jobs Data
Crypto markets are on high alert for the May U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on June 11, a high-stakes data release that will test the market’s waning hopes for...
Peter Schiff Slams Trump-Vance Crypto Stance as Misguided Hedge Strategy
US Vice President JD Vance made a strong pitch for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in a headline-grabbing speech in Las Vegas. Vance told the crowd that 50 million Americans already...
US Labor Department Flips: Crypto Okay For 401(k) Retirement Plans If Fiduciaries Agree
On May 28, 2025, the US Department of Labor rescinded its 2022 guidance that discouraged the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. The department now takes...
VeChain’s Johnny Garcia Explains Why Texas Could Adopt a Bitcoin Reserve
Johnny Garcia, Managing Director of Institutional Growth and Capital Markets at the VeChain Foundation, thinks Texas will probably be the next state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, following New...
