Trump's Crypto Reserve Plan Faces Pushback As Industry Executives Urge Bitcoin-Only Approach
Some of the crypto industry's most prominent executives are speaking out against the "crypto reserve," explaining that Bitcoin is the only asset that meets the standards for store of value asset.
'79% Of Americans' Trends As Dems Block Bill Banning Trans Athletes In Girls' Sports
Senate Democrats voted against a bill that could have barred transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, drawing criticism from X users who have since made "79% of Americans" trend on the Elon Musk-owned platform.
SEC To Dismiss Kraken Lawsuit Ahead Of 'Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity' Roundtables
The SEC has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken as the financial regulator prepares for a series of roundtables that should help provide status clarity for cryptocurrencies.
President Trump To Host First-Ever White House Crypto Summit: What It Means For The Industry
President Trump will host crypto leaders Friday in the White House's first ever crypto summit, raising hopes for better regulations and clearer rules for the road for various cryptocurrency segments.
Carolinas Wildfires Trigger State Of Emergency In South, North Battles With 9 Active Fires
Wildfires across the Carolinas have prompted a state of emergency in South Carolina amid the raging Myrtle Beach fire, and its neighboring state continues to battle active wildfires even as new fires are being reported.
Oscars 2025: 'Anora' Wins Major Categories, Including Best Picture — Complete List Of Winners Inside
The Oscars 2025 has come and gone, but its powerful and notable moments have been etched in the history books, especially as Cynthia Erivo took the stage to perform the timeless "Defying Gravity."
$XRP Challenges All-Time High As Ripple CEO Blasts Maximalism Anew
$XRP is now much closer to its all-time high after it surged as high as $2.96 at one point Sunday night following President Trump's big news about a national crypto reserve that will include the $XRP token.
$ADA, $XRP Outpace $BTC, $ETH In Crypto Market-wide Pump After Trump Announces Digital Assets Reserve
Cardano and XRP led Sunday's crypto market surge, with the two leading cryptocurrencies outperforming market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum by a wide margin following Trump's announcement of a national crypto reserve.
What Is 'Economic Blackout' And How Is It Seeking To 'Disrupt The Economy' For 1 Day?
A new movement is making waves in the U.S. as it encourages consumers to not spend anything on major retailers, chains, and other corporations on Friday, gaining the support of some very influential people.
Meme Coins Are Not Securities, SEC Says In Major Development For Scam-Ridden Segment
Meme coins, a controversial segment in the broader blockchain industry, are not securities, the SEC declared Thursday, ending years of questions about the legal status of the tokens.
Epstein Files Release Sparks Rage, Disappointment: 'Nothing Juicy'
AG Pam Bondi has released the first phase of the "Epstein Files," but they were nothing more than heavily-redacted lists and a blacked-out masseuse list as well as information that appears to have been previously released.
Democrats' MEME Act To Ban Public Officials From Issuing Memecoins: 'Make Corruption Criminal Again'
A Democratic Congressman has introduced a new bill that prohibits the President and other higher-level public officials from issuing or promoting meme coins, targeting Donald Trump's $TRUMP meme token and the Melania coin.
Ripple Partners With South Korea's BDACS To Drive Institutional Custody For $XRP, $RLUSD
Ripple has partnered with South Korean institutional custody firm BDACS to further propel growth within the XRP Ledger's ecosystem and support collaborative development around $RLUSD, Ripple's stablecoin.
Pentagon Issues Memo Seeking To Kick Out Transgender Troops From Military Service
The Pentagon issued a new policy through a legal memo that seeks to "separate" transgender service members from the military, and those who want to stay will need to adhere to severe restrictions in their daily activities in service.
Stablecoins First Over Other Crypto Agenda: Senate Hearing On Digital Assets Triggers Frustration
Stablecoins took the spotlight during Wednesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on digital assets, with Sen. Lummis noting that stablecoins will come first in terms of legislation.
Bitcoin Reserve Or Broken Promise? Crypto Community Divided As YouTuber Calls Trump's Pledge A 'Scam'
Some Bitcoiners are losing patience over the wait for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, while others are worried it was a "scam." Meanwhile, some $BTC holders believe they should just "trust the process" since a Bitcoin reserve will most likely take time to be established.
Elon Musk Admits 'Accidental' Cancelation Of USAID Ebola Prevention: 'We Won't Be Perfect'
Elon Musk admitted to President Trump's cabinet members that it was a "mistake" for the DOGE to have canceled the USAID's Ebola prevention initiative, and he said the program immediately "restored," but some current and former officials deny his "restoration" claim.
SEC Closes Gemini Probe, Seeks Pause In TRON, Justin Sun Case
The SEC under a new leadership has once again rolled back another investigation initiated by the regulator under former Chair Gary Gensler, dropping its investigation into the Winklevoss twins' Gemini exchange.
'Trump Gaza' Controversy: AI-Generated Video Of Dancing Musk, Sunbathing Netanyahu Sparks Outrage
President Donald Trump was under fire for sharing an AI-generated video of "Trump Gaza," which featured the war-torn strip with a a larger-than-life golden statue of Trump, free-flowing cash from Elon Musk, and a resort region.
Bitcoin Has Shed $20K In The Past Month – Why Is Crypto Down?
Bitcoin prices have plummeted from all-time highs above $108,000 to $88,000 as of early Wednesday – how did the world's most valuable cryptocurrency bleed out thousands in a month?
Bitcoin ETFs See Nearly $1 Billion In Outflows As Crypto Market Plunges
For the first time since getting approved, spot Bitcoin ETFs bled out nearly $1 billion on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day outflows in the once very popular offerings.
Trump Announces $5M Gold Card – How To Buy US Citizenship Through The New Immigration Scheme
President Trump has announced a new immigration program with a direct pathway to becoming an American citizen, but it's only for "high-level" people with funds available to purchase what he called the "Gold Card."
SEC Drops Investigations Into Robinhood Crypto, Uniswap, Driving $UNI Price Up
The SEC has dropped its investigations into Robinhood Crypto and Uniswap, marking what Uniswap said was a "win for DeFi" as the Wall Street regulator pivots toward a more positive approach in regulating digital assets.
'Prison System Too Loose': SBF Under Fire After Breaking X Silence Over Federal Layoffs
Crypto users on X are unpleased that SBF was "allowed" to post on his X account while serving his 25-year sentence – the former FTX CEO commented on the issue of federal workers losing their jobs amid the DOGE's federal government downsizing.
Poll: US Voters Cheer DOGE Initiatives, But Fear Privacy Breach
Majority of American voters are very supportive of Elon Musk's DOGE, with a staggering 77% demanding that a "full examination" be conducted on government expenditures, a new poll revealed.
Michael Saylor Pitches Crypto Framework To SEC Task Force, Highlights Legitimacy, 'Rational' Guidelines
Strategy's Michael Saylor had dropped his proposal to the SEC's crypto task force for a digital assets framework that he believes will drive growth and foster innovation in the U.S.
DeSantis Announces Florida Version Of Elon Musk's DOGE – Staffers Required To Use AI
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order that establishes a DOGE task force in Florida, mirroring President Trump's Elon Musk-led DOGE that seeks to cut down federal spending by eliminating "unnecessary" expenditures.
Trader's Tragedy Highlights Serious Implications Of Crypto Rug Pulls, Memecoin Culture: Researchers
A tragic incident in the meme coin segment shook the broader crypto space to its core, not only because of the seriousness of the matter but also because it underscored the dark side of meme coin trading: rug pulls and scams.
EXCLUSIVE: How Blockchain Can Transform American Tech Under Trump With Alchemy Co-Founder
Blockchain is making waves in the broader tech space as the Trump administration doubles down on its commitment toward making the U.S. the global leader in blockchain and crypto technology – how will the evolving landscape affect the broader tech sector?
Trump Fires 1,600 US-Based USAID Staffers, Most Global Personnel Placed On Leave: An Agenda 'Misalignment'?
The Trump administration has fired 1,600 personnel of the USAID, an agency that helped deliver aid to many countries worldwide as part of the Elon Musk-led DOGE's efforts to downsize the federal government.