News with the tag "Trump administration"

The Trump administration is preparing to restructure the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and integrate blockchain technology into its procurement system, Wired reported, citing a memo circulating among State Department staff. The plan proposes rebranding the agency as U.S. Internat...

Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer (CPO) asked US lawmakers to establish a robust regulatory framework that benefits the crypto industry and American investors, suggesting six key priorities to protect users and develop the sector with clear regulations. Coinbase Urges Congress To Unlock The Industry’s...

The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to regulatory uncertainty, and any hint of government action—or inaction—can send ripples through the market. Recently, whispers from Washington suggest a potential shift in how the U.S. government might approach crypto regulation. Forget the formal crypto cou...

Recent reports claim that Coinbase is seeking clarity on the status of banking services related to crypto. In a letter, the exchange allegedly urged US regulators to confirm whether banks can offer services to crypto businesses. This move comes before the US Congress hearing regarding “Operation Cho...

The coming of the Trump administration swiftly bore fruit for the cryptocurrency industry since, as it entered the white house, Gary Gensler exited the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus ending what many called ‘operation chokepoint 2.0’ and the ‘war on crypto.’ Still, more direct action...

As Gary Gensler’s last day as SEC Chair approaches, the crypto industry floods the commission with a wave of ETF filings.

Crypto investors and commentators are hopeful ahead of Trump’s inauguration, anticipating innovation-friendly regulations from his first day in office.

Trump Administration Gears Up for Crypto and AI Policy Changes The incoming Trump administration is making bold moves to shape the future of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. David Sacks , Trump’s designated AI and crypto czar, is working closely with industry lea...

Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, will step down from his position on Feb. 28 — or earlier, if a successor is confirmed — according to a Monday announcement from the Federal Reserve. Barr will continue to serve as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors....

"This is even more personal after Gensler's SEC effectively froze our business opportunities here at home for years," the CEO wrote.