President Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort to legitimize digital assets.
Creating inclusive financial futures: How crypto empowers communities
Digital assets, conceived as tools to democratize financial access, offer a lifeline for the 1.4 billion unbanked and billions more around the globe underserved by the incumbent systems. In a world where basic financial services are still a privilege,
With Trump digital coins, billions of dollars — and crypto’s credibility — are at stake
Trump and Melania-themed digital tokens minted billions on paper for the first family while raising conflict-of-interest and foreign-influence concerns.
Crypto lobbying risks regulatory capture, South African cenbank boss tells Davos event
Surrounded by crypto executives buoyed by Donald Trump's presidency, South Africa's central bank chief on Tuesday criticized industry lobbying of U.S. policymakers, telling a Davos panel event that bitcoin made no more sense as a reserve asset than beef or apples.
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Trump’s SEC launching ‘crypto task force’ to develop clear regulations for industry
The Trump administration took its first steps Tuesday toward an expected lowering of regulatory barriers for cryptocurrency.
Crypto Execs Remain Upbeat Even As Bitcoin Plunges 5.3% After Trump Inauguration Speech Ignores Industry
Donald Trump didn’t mention crypto on his first day back in the White House, but crypto execs are optimistic for the future.
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates on Friday with inflation and wages ‘on path’
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates at its January 24 meeting following recent supportive comments from BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda and deputy Ryozo Himino.
Crypto Thought Trump Would Bring It Legitimacy. Then He Launched a Meme Coin.
Industry players worry the success of the president’s meme coin will undermine the credibility they have worked hard to cultivate.
Binance CEO sees U.S. crypto legislation passing under Trump this year
Richard Teng, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, discusses the outlook for U.S. crypto regulations this year. Richard Teng, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, discusses the outlook for U.S. crypto ...
IHG’s Garner Hotels expands into Japan with three new properties
The three new hotels comprise Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji, and Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba. Offering affordable accommodations, these hotels ...
Bitcoin Retreats as Traders Await Trump Crypto Executive Order
Bitcoin held a retreat from a record as traders awaited crypto policy directives from President Donald Trump following his inauguration. The market was expecting an executive order in support of the ...
Bitcoin slips, Trump token plunges over 20% as bullish crypto sentiment cools
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies sank Tuesday as bullish investor sentiment surrounding cryptocurrencies cooled after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Bitcoin, $Trump slide, waiting for crypto president Trump’s promises
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and even the newly minted token bearing Donald Trump's name recoiled on Tuesday, after the U.S. president's first set of policies following inauguration made no ...
Trump effect on crypto undeniable, will lure investment, Coinbase CEO says at Davos
Donald Trump's second term as U.S. president will draw a lot of investment into crypto, the CEO of Coinbase told a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos.