On January 20, US President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s key “America First Initiatives,” but the list notably lacked any mention of cryptocurrencies or a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The White House briefing highlighted priorities such as enhancing public safety, reducing costs via energy independence, streamlining government operations, and promoting traditional “American values.” Despite campaign pledges […]
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative connected to the Trump family, made headlines by amassing significant cryptocurrency holdings just hours before Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that WLF’s wallet address purchased $46.8 million worth of Ether (ETH) and $46.7 million in wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) within a span […]
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called on companies to take action against stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). On January 17, ESMA issued a statement addressing asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), commonly known as stablecoins, urging crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to implement measures to restrict […]
Rumors of potential tax changes for cryptocurrency gains are spreading rapidly, driven by the sudden success of Official Trump (TRUMP), a memecoin tied to US President-elect Donald Trump. The Solana-based token has quickly outpaced well-known memecoins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe. According to CoinGecko, TRUMP now boasts a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of […]
As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as U.S. President on January 20, many in the cryptocurrency sector are hopeful his administration will bring about favorable policies for the industry. Yet, the longevity of such policies might hinge on the political dynamics in Washington, D.C., and the outcomes of future elections, according to insiders. […]
On January 19, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor once again shared a Bitcoin chart signaling a potential BTC purchase the following day, marking the 11th week in a row he has done so. In a social media post, Saylor hinted, “Things will be different tomorrow,” possibly referring to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January […]
The memecoin associated with United States President-Elect Donald Trump saw a sharp 28% drop as Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady, unveiled her own memecoin, which quickly achieved a market cap of $4 billion within the first 30 minutes. Melania promoted the new cryptocurrency on her X account to her 3.2 million followers, and it […]
The possibility of the United States establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve under President-elect Donald Trump is gaining significant traction, particularly on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. On Kalshi, a regulated derivatives exchange, traders now estimate a 70% chance of Trump initiating a Bitcoin reserve initiative by 2026. Meanwhile, users on Polymarket, a platform specializing […]
In a move reflecting the growing excitement around pro-Bitcoin leadership, MARA Holdings has embedded an AI-generated portrait of Donald Trump on the Bitcoin blockchain. The “Trump 47” block, mined on January 17, was announced by MARA’s chairman and CEO Fred Thiel on the social media platform X. Thiel described the initiative as a tribute to […]
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, a leading US cryptocurrency exchange, has urged global leaders to consider establishing Bitcoin reserves as part of their economic strategies. In a blog post on January 17 focusing on “economic freedom,” Armstrong highlighted the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies in shaping the future of capitalism. He outlined recommendations for integrating […]