Tagged: donald trump

June 23, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s Truth Social, part of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT)  has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking concern from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The proposed fund, the Truth… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While President Donald Trump’s goal of making the United States “The Crypto Capital of the World” is laudable, cybersecurity experts warn that the pursuit will have unintended consequences. They include a proliferation of tech-enabled strategies, such as Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS). AU10TIX chief business development officer Ofer… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

As the GOP devolves into finger-pointing and name-calling, the prediction markets are benefiting from the entire melodrama. As the whole world knows now, Elon Musk and President Trump are no longer best buddies. The epicenter of the breakup is the Big Beautiful Bill, the tax… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, in Sterling, Virginia, US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner at his Trump National Golf Club, welcoming 220 of the top investors in his $TRUMP meme coin. The event, described as “black-tie optional,” drew a mix of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, high-profile figures, and controversy, with… Read More

May 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin’s rise to an all-time high above $110,000 has torched expectations—and it’s forcing a reappraisal of what’s possible in 2025. According to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, the latest rally means that “$150,000 no longer looks ambitious—it looks cautious.” The flagship cryptocurrency has gained… Read More

May 17, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Our Revolution, a grassroots organization, hosted a national organizing call Monday night with Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley to discuss the GENIUS Act, legislation that provides rules to govern the stablecoin sector, and mobilize a people-powered firewall against what it says is the crypto-corporate… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Michael Feroli, JPMorgan’s Chief US Economist, says the risk of recession is declining as concerns of a global trade war recede. The predicted risk is now under 50%. As widely reported, JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) has adjusted its prediction that economic upheaval could cause economic growth… Read More

April 28, 2025 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Just a few days prior to US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, financial technology firm Ramp had released a detailed blog post titled “The Efficiency Formula,” outlining strategies to curb wasteful government spending. The 4,000-word blog post, authored by Ramp’s CEO and a key investor,… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 1:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s claim that he has “no intention” of firing Jerome Powell is not an act of restraint—it’s a “recognition of reality”, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green believes. Green spoke after Trump on Monday continued his criticism of the Federal Reserve chair, calling him a… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosures show that major cryptocurrency companies and their executives poured significant funds into US President Donald Trump’s $239 million inauguration fund after his 2024 election win. Released on April 20 by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, these filings underscore the crypto… Read More

April 9, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was posited earlier today, President Trump had a choice of taking the path of cutting deals with countries interested in negotiating trade agreements or making tariffs an ongoing policy and cratering the economy. Fortunately, the White House decided to pause tariffs for 90 days… Read More

April 9, 2025 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Global markets have been in upheaval since President Trump’s Liberation Day, which slapped tariffs on just about all trading partners. Volatility has been spurred by market rumors as the message from the White House has been mixed. At times, it appears that the Trump White… Read More

April 4, 2025 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, CI shared a number of comments from Fintech executives sharing their opinions on President Donald Trump and his “Liberation Day” tariff policy. The President signed an Executive Order addressing what is described as “structural asymmetries,” which will “no longer be tolerated.” The CEO of… Read More

April 3, 2025 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, President Donald Trump outlined his plan to impose tariffs on most of the world. With a few exceptions, just about every country will be impacted by the White House’s decision. Markets reacted as expected, tanking as the anticipation of trade disruptions and price increases… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 7:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump followed through on his threat of global tariffs today. In a White House garden presentation, the President announced “Liberation Day,” declaring that the US would no longer idly accept tariffs from other nations but would match them instead. Trump declared that these… Read More

April 2, 2025 @ 4:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) establishing a national Investment Accelerator. The United States Investment Accelerator office is expected to be established within 30 days, led by the Secretary of Commerce, working with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Assistant to… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech, crypto and web3 industry is grappling with a whirlwind of developments, from high-profile pardons to regulatory shifts and geopolitical issues. At the center is President Donald Trump’s recent pardon of BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, alongside former employee Gregory… Read More

March 12, 2025 @ 9:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the cryptocurrency industry is experiencing growing pains (with many self-induced), Flipster head of product Youngsun Shin said that is expected for a new sector. However, he does have solutions for many of its problems. Flipster is a cryptocurrency trading platform that offers high-speed, secure,… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 8:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

David Sacks, recently appointed as the White House AI and crypto czar under President Donald Trump, has recently pushed back against allegations of leveraging his position for personal financial gain. In a discussion on The All-In Podcast, Sacks has dismissed assertions that he manipulated cryptocurrency… Read More

March 7, 2025 @ 6:39 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week’s announcement of a US strategic crypto reserve has tongues wagging across the industry. The reserve will include Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana’s SOL and Cardano’s ADA. Many believe it will propel the industry forward and stimulate a bull run, but others found faults. deVere… Read More