UK gov’t could sell $6.3B seized bitcoin to help economy, report
The billion-dollar bitcoin stash could help the UK out of a $25 billion black hole — if the government decides to sell.
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Ripple scores victory against the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Ripple’s lobbying efforts scored decisive victories, eliminating the word “bitcoin” from all executive orders signed by Donald Trump.
Tether became a political powerhouse in 2024
Tether has increasingly had to find political allies to continue growing and Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald has been happy to oblige.
Crypto wants Trump to replace Jerome Powell with a pro-stimulus Fed chair
Donald Trump once threatened to fire Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Crypto would love to see a pro-stimulus replacement.
How much Fairshake and its affiliates spent in your state
Fairshake and its affiliated Super PACs spent over $130 million on the 2024 election cycle, targeting races across the United States.
Crypto promises that Donald Trump must now live up to
Throughout his campaign, Trump has made a number of promises to the crypto industry, including a "strategic bitcoin stockpile."
Trump win opens door to many pro-crypto government appointments
Through direct and delegated appointments, Trump could install thousands of pro-crypto workers throughout the US government.
Montenegro’s PM likely lied about Do Kwon meeting after Luna buy
Montenegro's prime minister told the president he didn't know Do Kwon on the day of his arrest despite a personal $75K Terra/Luna investment.
Crypto runs with fake Kamala Harris-Gary Gensler news
Fake news about Gary Gensler circulated this week in politically-motivated articles and tweets that have earned millions of misleading views.
Fallout from Do Kwon arrest continues in Montenegro
Montenegro is continuing to feel the political reverberations from Do Kwon's arrest for holding false and flagged passports in March 2023.