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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Receives Pardon from President Trump

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President Trump exercised his authority to grant clemency today, issuing a pardon to Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The possibility of a pardon was rumored earlier this month. Via X, Binance issued the following statement: “Incredible news of CZ’s pardon today! Thank… Read More

US Congressman Nick Begich Supports Bitcoin Reserve Plan as Part of Diversification of National Balance Sheet

The US must seriously look into diversifying its national balance sheet and that should, ideally, include Bitcoin (BTC),  according to recent statements made by Representative Nick Begich, who is one of the US lawmakers interested in supporting a bill that may see the nation acquiring… Read More

Stocks Volatile After Powell’s Jackson Hole Misstep: Nigel Green

US stocks were volatile this week after President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board of Governors, an unprecedented act that is intensifying fears about the erosion of the Fed’s independence. The ICE US Dollar Index shed… Read More

Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination Supported by Crypto Groups

The Crypto Council for Innovation led a series of industry associations this week that supported President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brian Quintenz as chairman of the CFTC. The Council said his prompt confirmation “is essential to accomplishing the proactive agenda your Administration has established to… Read More

Looking Ahead at Powell’s Looming Departure

The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains set for one, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisor… Read More

Web3 Thoughts of the Week: 401 (k), Gold Tariffs and More

The Web3 community still has plenty to say about President Donald Trump’s recent moves on gold tariffs and 401 (k)s. Read more below. Crypto and 401 (k) retirement accounts “President Trump’s executive order signals a historic shift in how Americans can access digital and tokenized… Read More

Bitcoin Still Tracking to $150K Before 2026

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123,000 and surpassing July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The move strengthens global financial advisory giant deVere Group’s projection that Bitcoin… Read More

deVere, Block Street CEOs Welcome Trump Move to Open Retirement Accounts to Crypto

Devere Group CEO Nigel Green said Donald Trump has just signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build retirement wealth by opening the doors of the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. He… Read More

YouHodler Execs Comment on TradFi, DeFi Markets

  YouHodler executives comment on recent movements in traditional and decentralized markets. “Global financial markets are currently undergoing a correction, with risk assets pulling back in response to rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 has edged lower following the announcement of new tariffs… Read More

Private Equity, Alternatives Expected to Be Allowed in 401(k)s Soon

As was previously reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an Executive Order allowing savers to include private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. It is now anticipated that this EO will be signed and posted today. By allowing the booming… Read More

Why Trump Still Won’t Fire Powell

President Donald Trump may be turning up the heat on the Federal Reserve, but he won’t dare pull the trigger on Chair Jerome Powell’s job because the market reaction would be immediate, brutal, and global, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green suggests. This week’s planned visit… Read More

The GENIUS Act Signed into Law

President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (S 1582) into law today in a landmark move that adds to the legitimacy of the crypto industry. In a grand ceremony today, President Trump declared the legislation Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino, Robinhood… Read More

Private Securities to Qualify for 401(k)s – Report

According to a report in WSJ.com, 401(k)s will soon be able to hold private securities. As defined benefit plans have declined in the US, 401(k)s have emerged as the top retirement vehicle for workers. Investors are limited in how much they can dedicate to a… Read More

Truth Social ETF: Look Under the Hood Before Investing

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

FaaS Rise an Unintended Consequence of Trump Crypto Push

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

Prediction Markets Benefit from Trump – Musk Melodrama

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

Trump’s Controversial Crypto Dinner Attended by Justin Sun, NBA Star Lamar Odom, Other High-Profile Crypto Millionaires

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

$175K Bitcoin By Labor Day? deVere Says Don’t Bet Against It

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

Our Revolution Recruits Sens. Warren and Merkley to Combat Genius Act

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

JP Morgan Sees Risk of Recession on the Decline

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

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