Crypto industry execs approve of Trump’s pick to lead SEC
Executives from Bitwise, Ripple, and Coinbase voiced their support for former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency after Gary Gensler’s departure.This post was originally published on this site
NYC mayor gloats about Bitcoin holdings: ‘Who’s laughing now?’
Mayor Eric Adams, who took office in 2022, announced after his election victory that he would accept his first three paychecks in Bitcoin.This post was originally published on this site
US Bitcoin reserve is possible to achieve but not without downsides
Government participation in crypto hasn’t always had great outcomes for the space, with the SEC under the Biden administration causing plenty of headaches for firms.This post was originally published on this site
Brazil proposes to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets
Brazil, the second-largest market for stablecoin transactions, could be set to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask.This post was originally published on this site
Potential SEC chair pledges crypto-forward approach after Gensler resignation
Donald Trump has not yet named his pick for SEC chair to send to the Senate, but Commissioner Mark Uyeda offered a preview of the regulator’s approach to crypto in 2025.This post was originally published on this site
Coinbase CEO to meet with Trump to discuss personnel appointments — WSJ
Before US Election Day, Brian Armstrong said Coinbase was “prepared to work” with either a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration.This post was originally published on this site
US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax
The “DOGE” department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes.This post was originally published on this site
Bitcoin corrects as US inflation data emerges — Is the rally to $100K at stake?
Bitcoin’s correction reflects investors’ inflation concerns and highlights the potential impact of future US fiscal policies.This post was originally published on this site
Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment
The Republican promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler “on day one,” but an X post suggested he would also attempt to circumvent the Senate confirmation process for a replacement.This post was originally published on this site
France considers ban on crypto betting platform Polymarket
France’s gambling regulator confirmed that it’s currently examining Polymarket and its compliance with French gambling legislation.This post was originally published on this site