Bitcoin price tops $87,000 for first time amid ‘Trump pump’ Price has more than doubled in a year as traders hope Trump will favour crypto when he returns to White House The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2024
Here are the candidates Trump could elevate to SEC chair While Trump in July promised to fire Gensler on day one of his second administration, he technically can’t remove Gensler (without cause) until his term ends in 2026. Fortune · Nov 10, 2024
Ripple Remains Hopeful: Can $XRP Reclaim Its Top 2 Crypto Status Under Trump? Ripple's legal battle with the SEC has resulted in four years of frustration for many $XRP holders, but with a new administration set to enter the White House, will the token finally be revitalized and reclaim its place as the world's second largest cryptocurrency? International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024
Paxos CEO: Trump presidency could bring 'crypto golden age' The Trump campaign "had a real crypto theme," Charles Cascarilla said at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Friday. Fortune · Nov 8, 2024
The crypto industry was the decisive winner of the 2024 election The defiant sector spent hundreds of millions to brute-force its agenda in D.C. Fortune · Nov 7, 2024
Deaton For SEC Chair? Crypto Community Urges Trump To Consider Role For $XRP Champion John Deaton lost to Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts senatorial race, but the crypto industry wants to see him given a position in the Donald Trump administration, specifically within the SEC. International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024
Will $ETH Finally Get Status Clarity Under A Donald Trump Government? Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is pumping amid news of Donald Trump's win, but its legal status remains unclear – will a Trump presidency finally provide the much-awaited clarity? International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024
What Happens To Gary Gensler Now? Crypto Users Predict SEC Chief's Fate The crypto community is going wild as the latest data shows that Donald Trump is set to become the 47th U.S. president. International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024
Gary Gensler’s time as SEC chair may be coming to an end— who will replace him and what does it mean for crypto? The crypto industry spent millions of dollars this year to ensure that the SEC chair is replaced. Fortune · Nov 5, 2024
At the country’s biggest fintech conference, the U.S. election is the elephant in the room CFPB’s Chopra gets rockstar welcome at Money20/20 just days after finalizing open banking rule Fortune · Nov 4, 2024
Most US Voters Agree SEC Should Wait For Congressional Crypto Guidelines Before Enforcement: Poll A new poll commissioned by the Blockchain Association has revealed critical details about the perceptions of American voters regarding the Gary Gensler SEC's enforcement-first approach toward digital assets. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
Consensys CEO Blasts SEC, Congress Amid 20% Workforce Cuts Consensys is cutting 20% of its workforce, and CEO Joe Lubin has directly associated the layoffs with the SEC's continuing tirade against the crypto industry. International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024
Mark Cuban says he has zero interest in cabinet spot despite constant campaigning for Harris Entrepreneur and former Shark Tank host says he has ‘no interest in being a politician of any type’ The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024
Gary Gensler Greets Bitcoin An Advanced 'Happy Sweet Sixteen,' Vows Continued Crypto Crackdown Gary Gensler, infamous in the crypto community for his leadership in the SEC that brought forth multiple lawsuits against crypto firms, has just wished Bitcoin an advanced "sweet sixteen" celebration a week before the 16th anniversary of the $BTC white paper's release. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024
International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024 Trump Victory Could Push Bitcoin to $100K and Drive Altcoins Higher At the Trump McDonald's event, the 45th president and Republican contender worked a shift at a fast-food location in Pennsylvania.
International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024 Elon Musk Agrees With Coinbase CEO's Endorsement Of Pro-$XRP Deaton 'Warren Has To Go' Elon Musk is joining the list of crypto executives who believe Massachusetts should vote for John Deaton, a lawyer widely recognized in the industry for his work with XRP holders – Deaton seeks to unseat longtime Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024 'Complete Disregard' For $XRP Holders: Outrage After Ripple's Larsen Donates $10M To Harris Campaign Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen went public with his support for VP Kamala Harris and donated $10 million in $XRP tokens to her campaign.
International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024 Alabama Man Arrested For SEC Hack That Caused Bitcoin Price Swing Eric Council Jr. is accused of posting a message on the SEC chairman's account that sent the price soaring
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said
Fortune · Oct 17, 2024 The SEC’s X account got hacked by a 25-year-old who went by ‘AGiantSchnauzer’ and got paid in Bitcoin, feds say Eric Council Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
International Business Times · Oct 15, 2024 The Race Card? Harris Draws Flak After Promising To Support Black Americans Using Crypto VP Kamala Harris has vowed support for a crypto regulatory framework as part of her "opportunity agenda" for Black male communities in the country, but her statement has drawn criticism from other crypto users.
International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024 Forcing The Hand Of World's Largest $XRP Holder – Ripple Files Cross-Appeal In SEC Case Ripple is not backing down in the SEC's fight to overturn a 2023 ruling that flipped the regulator's entire narrative about $XRP being a security – Stuart Alderoty is looking forward to "putting a stake in the heart" of the Gensler SEC's "misguided" crypto industry crackdown.
International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024 'No Other Choice': Crypto.com Sues SEC After Receiving Wells Notice Crypto.com is taking the SEC to court after the crypto exchange received a Wells notice, joining the expanding list of crypto-related firms that have been threatened with enforcement action for their services and offerings.
International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024 Robinhood's Dan Gallagher Reportedly A Top Choice For Trump Government SEC Chief Gallagher is reportedly the leading contender among a few other financial industry experts whom a second Trump administration will pick as the Chair of the SEC – who is he and why was he included in the list?
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 'Big Mistake': Crypto Lawyers Weigh In On SEC Appealing $XRP Ruling In Ripple Lawsuit The SEC said it will appeal a judge's ruling regarding its lawsuit against Ripple, and the company that holds the most number of $XRP tokens has said it will stand its ground. Did the SEC make the right move, or will its efforts be in vain?