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President Trump Declares Crypto a National Priority in Executive Order
unchainedcrypto.com President Trump declared crypto a national priority in an executive order signed Thursday, and set an intention to evaluate a strategic digital asset stockpile, while in…

US Senate Panel Approves Crypto Advocate, Billionaire Howard Lutnick For Commerce Secretary
bitcoinist.com The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee advanced the candidacy of Howard Lutnick, a crypto proponent and billionaire entrepreneur, to the position of…

Over 70% of Institutional Traders Plan to Steer Clear of Crypto in 2025: JPMorgan Survey
cryptonews.com A JPMorgan e-trading survey has revealed that over 70% of institutional traders have no plans to trade crypto in 2025. According to the January survey, 71% of institutional…

‘This Is A Big Deal’
forbes.com 02/05 update below. This post was originally published on February 4 Bitcoin and crypto prices have rebounded after U.S. president Donald Trump said the tariff threats…

Tumbles Below $97K as Rally Fails
coindesk.com The rally in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto from the weekend's tariff-induced panic has proven to be a short-lived one. Late in the U.S. trading day, bitcoin was down 4.8% over…

Trump’s crypto czar, an Elon Musk pal, is about to lay out his grand plan
dlnews.com Among the many crypto “firsts” of this early Trump administration is the appointment of David Sacks as the country’s crypto and AI czar. It’s an unprecedented role, and…

What to expect at today’s US Crypto Czar press conference
protos.com Solana and Multicoin investor David Sacks is set to host his first press conference as White House Crypto Czar in Washington today. At 2:30pm at the Dirksen Senate Office…

‘This Needs To Stop Now’
forbes.com Elon Musk has become deeply embedded in U.S. president Donald Trump’s White House after declaring a U.S. “financial emergency" while on the campaign trail. Unlock over…

Senator Bill Hagerty proposes legislation for stablecoin framework
cryptobriefing.com Senator Bill Hagerty will introduce legislation Tuesday to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, marking the latest Republican push to establish…

Good Morning, Bitcoin
nobsbitcoin.com Every sat counts! Support us here. News Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a US Sovereign Wealth Fund. President Donald Trump signed an executive order…

Inside the crypto portfolios of Trump’s cabinet picks
dlnews.com When Donald Trump holds his first cabinet meeting as president, he will be surrounded by his handpicked officials to lead the executive branch of government. Many will be…

Bitcoin Set for $150B Inflow As Trump Pushes Sovereign Fund
bitcoinist.com Bitcoin could see unprecedented capital inflows ranging from $150 billion to $500 billion as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating the…

US Sovereign Wealth Fund dashes hopes of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
protos.com Hopes of a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve took another knock this weekend after Donald Trump’s surprise executive order about a non-bitcoin US Sovereign Wealth Fund. At the…

Trump’s new sovereign wealth fund sparks Bitcoin investment speculation
cryptoslate.com President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 3 to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. Trump said the initiative would enhance fiscal…

Howard Lutnick Softens Stance on Tether Stability, Investment Ties During Senate Hearing
coindesk.com Howard Lutnick, the chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald and President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Commerce Secretary, was recently playing defense during another nomination…

Bitcoin In The Mix? Trump’s Executive Order Sets Up Sovereign Wealth Fund
bitcoinist.com In a move that could significantly impact Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto landscape, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday establishing plans for a…

Trump Approves US Sovereign Wealth Fund, Will it Buy Bitcoin?
cryptopotato.com On Feb. 3, President Trump announced plans to create a US sovereign wealth fund, a national investment vehicle designed to generate and distribute assets for American…

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok
apnews.com President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used…

USD₮’s Monster 2024 Highlights The Importance Of Stablecoins
forbes.com Tether Holdings Limited announced $13 billion in net profits for 2024, setting records in U.S. Treasury holdings and USD₮ circulation. The company’s performance not only…

Trump’s sovereign wealth fund move sparks curiosity over potential US Bitcoin acquisitions
cryptobriefing.com President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, instructing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to create a sovereign wealth fund within the next year. The…

Trump Orders Creation of Sovereign Wealth Fund
coindesk.com U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon charging the Treasury and Commerce Departments with creating a sovereign wealth fund. While Treasury…

President Trump signs Executive Order for Sovereign Wealth Fund
watcher.guru President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. The U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments will be in charge of…

Bitcoin nears $100K as Trump pauses Mexico tariffs for one month
cryptobriefing.com Bitcoin is nearing the $100,000 mark after a sharp rebound fueled by easing market fears following President Trump’s announcement to pause tariffs on Mexico for one month.…

Trump Signs Executive Order to Create U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund
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US and Mexico Pause Tariffs Amid Border Cooperation Agreement, Crypto Markets Begin to Surge
news.bitcoinprotocol.org In a significant development in international relations, US President Donald Trump just announced a friendly conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, leading…

Tether moves HQ to Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador in big win for Bukele
dlnews.com Tether, the issuer of the world’s top stablecoin, is moving its headquarters to El Salvador, the Central American country led by a controversial Bitcoin-boosting president.…

Trump administration hems in regulators as his crypto ventures grow
dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in our The Guidance newsletter on February 3. Sign up here. We’re only two weeks into Donald Trump’s second term but it feels like…

Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin Rebound as Trump Pauses Mexican Trade Tariffs
decrypt.co Bitcoin and other major assets are on a surprise upswing after a brutal day of declines, following word that President Donald Trump will pause the planned implementation of…

Just In: US, Mexico Agree To Delay Donald Trump Tariffs; Crypto Market Rebounds
coingape.com The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to pause new tariffs for one month, following discussions between President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia…

Scaramucci on why US will pass crypto laws by November
dlnews.com The clarifying regulatory changes US crypto investors have long desired will be here by November. Or March 2026 at the latest. And even though the Trump administration will…
Trump Cabinet picks face tough questions
blockworks.co This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The Senate has wasted no time in starting the confirmation process for President…

Tether doubles profit to $13bn and bests Wall Street giants
dlnews.com Tether may be known as the world’s top stablecoin issuer. Yet it is also emerging as a formidable investment fund. In 2024, the company recorded $13 billion in profit…

Weekly Recap: Ripple Makes Waves and Stablecoins Surge
coindesk.com It was another busy week at CoinDesk as the new Trump Administration continued to roll out a pro-crypto agenda and the industry laid the groundwork for growth in the new…

Stablecoin Giant Tether Reports Record Profits Ahead of Bitcoin Rollout
decrypt.co Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reported over $13 billion in profit for 2024 on Friday, marking a groundbreaking milestone for the crypto firm. In just a…

How Trump risks dragging Bitcoin to $80,000
dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in our The Roundup newsletter on January 17. Sign up here. Hi! Eric here. The countdown has started. On Monday, Donald Trump will be…

Tether’s USDT Is Coming to Bitcoin and the Lightning Network
decrypt.co Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is coming to Bitcoin. USDT, the company’s dollar-backed stablecoin, will soon be fully functional across both Bitcoin’s base…

The Real Strategic Reserve? Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $116 Million for 2026 Elections
decrypt.co Fairshake, the pro-crypto super PAC that dominated November’s U.S. elections and reshaped American digital assets policy, announced Thursday that it has already raised over…

Trump memecoin guy wanted to throw $10K off Empire State Building
protos.com Bill Zanker, the 70-year-old who helped launch Donald Trump’s memecoin, has a history of outlandish ventures, from creating a patriotic backrub firm to trying to toss…
Bitcoin Secures Foothold Above $100K: FOMC Sees New Bull Run
99bitcoins.com surged past $104,000 after the Wednesday FOMC meeting and the Fed chose to hold rates steady, with Powell tossing a few measured words about crypto into the mix. The 2.8%…

DeepSeek Backlash: OpenAI, Washington And Italy Cry Foul
decrypt.co Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary nominee who testified before the U.S. Senate Tuesday, claimed DeepSeek cheated when its revolutionary new AI model spanked top western…

Bitcoin Bull Howard Lutnick Defends Tether in Senate Hearing
decrypt.co Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary and a noted Bitcoin bull, said during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday…

Trump cabinet pick Howard Lutnick defends Tether against money laundering claims
dlnews.com When it comes to Tether, Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s pick to lead the US Department of Commerce, has a simple message for critical US senators. They shouldn’t blame…

Pro-crypto Howard Lutnick Calls For Audit Of US Stablecoins
coingape.com Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s pick for Commerce Department Chief, advocated for stablecoin regulations in the United States. During his confirmation hearing today, Lutnick…

As Lutnick Faces U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Warren Scrutinizes His Tether Ties
coindesk.com Howard Lutnick, who is President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of Commerce, is drawing scrutiny on his relationship with Tether from Senator Elizabeth Warren — the…

US lawmakers press Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick on Tether and illicit finance concerns
theblock.co U.S. Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick faced questions about his firm's relationship with Tether during a hearing on Wednesday.

Howard Lutnick wants Tether to get an audit
protos.com Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, has said that stablecoins, including Tether, should get an audit from a United States firm. Senator Maria…

Elizabeth Warren Questions Trump’s Commerce Secretary Pick Over Ties to Tether
cryptonews.com U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns over Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick’s nomination as Commerce Secretary, citing his firm’s ties to stablecoin issuer…
Warren probes Trump’s commerce chief pick Lutnick over Tether dealings
cointelegraph.com Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Commerce, over his ties and interest in stablecoin issuer Tether.

Crypto.com Delists Tether on January 31, 2025: What It Means for USDT
coinpedia.org The post Crypto.com Delists Tether on January 31, 2025: What It Means for USDT appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The European crypto scene is changing fast, and…

Why Howard Lutnick’s work with Tether will be a hot topic in Senate hearing
dlnews.com When Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick appears before a US Senate committee on Wednesday, he’ll probably get a lot of questions about his activities in finance.…

Leak Reveals Musk’s Doge Could Be About To Trigger A Bitcoin-Inspired Price Game-Changer
forbes.com Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire who's leading U.S. president Donald Trump's Doge department of government efficiency, is no stranger to bitcoin, crypto and blockchain—with…

Wall Street Ready To Dive In: CEOs Respond To Trump’s Ambitious Crypto Initiatives
bitcoinist.com In a notable change of sentiment, Wall Street executives are expressing a newfound optimism toward the crypto industry just days into President Donald Trump’s second…

Donald Trump’s crypto executive order doesn’t mention Bitcoin
protos.com President Donald Trump has issued an executive order entitled “STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY” that purports to “promote United States…