In a significant move for the cryptocurrency sector, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued his first executive order with implications for crypto enthusiasts and industry stakeholders—an action anticipated early in his presidency. Speaking from the Oval Office on Jan. 23, Trump, joined by his “AI and crypto czar” David Sacks, outlined the details of the […]
During a recent appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump promised to position the United States as the “global hub” for both artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. This announcement marked one of his first public addresses since assuming office. Addressing the forum virtually from Washington, DC, on January 23, […]
On January 23, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that establishes a new working group focused on digital asset markets. This group will explore avenues for the U.S. to take a leadership role in the crypto space and assess the feasibility of creating a national strategic digital assets stockpile. While the executive order […]
California Representative Maxine Waters, a leading Democrat and ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, has raised alarms about a cryptocurrency project linked to former President Donald Trump. She warned that the initiative could facilitate corruption and pose threats to national security. During a Jan. 22 meeting to finalize the committee’s rules and oversight […]
Former US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, who has been in prison for 12 years for creating the Silk Road, a darknet marketplace. “I just spoke with Ross Ulbricht’s mother to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, I have signed a full and […]
The recent pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht by former US President Donald Trump has sparked debates within the cryptocurrency community about its implications for Bitcoin’s public perception. Ulbricht, who was arrested in 2013 and sentenced to life in prison without parole for his involvement in the darknet marketplace Silk Road, was released after […]
AgentLayer, a decentralized AI Agent protocol based in Singapore, has announced new strategic moves to strengthen its presence in Europe and the Middle East. The expansion involves new exchange listings and advanced AI-driven products, signaling a significant effort to enter regulated cryptocurrency markets. Co-founded by Liu Yang, a professor at Nanyang Technological University, AgentLayer is […]
El Salvador recently added 12 Bitcoin to its national reserve, even after committing to scale back some of its cryptocurrency initiatives as part of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Jan. 19, the National Bitcoin Office announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the country acquired 11 Bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, […]
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced a significant addition to its cryptocurrency reserves, acquiring 11,000 BTC. In a statement released on Jan. 21, the company confirmed the purchase, which totaled $1.1 billion. The acquisition was made at an average price of $101,191 per Bitcoin and occurred between Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, just […]
Dogecoin witnessed a swift 13% surge within 15 minutes following the announcement of a new website launch for the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking a sharp reversal in its recent price trend. US DOGE Initiative Drives Momentum The surge is linked to developments around the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly established […]