Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao received a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump after engaging in extensive lobbying efforts in Washington. According to Politico, these lobbying maneuvers, […]
Binance Doubles Down on Lobbying to Secure Regulatory Success
Binance is making a strategic move to regain its foothold in the U.S., significantly expanding its lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. by hiring top political advisors. The company […]
BitMEX’s $800k Lobbying Spree Sparks Controversy Amidst Co-Founder Pardon
Crypto exchange BitMEX has stirred controversy with a reported $800,000 lobbying expenditure in the lead-up to its co-founders’ presidential pardon. The timing of these activities raises questions about […]
Crypto Lobby Mobilizes for Quintenz as CFTC Chair
Brian Quintenz, nominated by President Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is facing a significant political roadblock in his confirmation process. Seven prominent digital asset […]
Binance CEO Alleges Venture Firm Lobbying Against U.S. Operations
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has accused a venture firm of financially backing efforts to undermine the exchange’s influence in the US cryptocurrency market. He claims this firm, which […]
Binance CZ Accuses Venture Firm of Anti-Crypto Lobbying
Binance’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has accused a venture firm of engaging in anti-crypto lobbying efforts. This claim comes amidst his ongoing criticism of traditional financial institutions and […]
Trump Bans Lobbyist Over XRP Promotion
In a rare occurrence, President Trump has taken action against lobbyist Brian Ballard for his involvement in promoting Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency through manipulated Truth Social posts. This action […]
Trump Ends Relationship With Lobbying Firm Amidst Controversial Crypto Post
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has terminated his relationship with lobbying firm Ballard Partners following a controversial social media post about digital asset markets. The move came after […]
Trump Caught in Crypto Lobbying Scheme: Pro-XRP Post Fuels Scandal
Donald Trump’s involvement in a cryptocurrency lobbying scandal has come under scrutiny. The former president inadvertently became entangled in a scheme involving a pro-XRP message and the firm […]
Trump Ditches Ripple Over XRP Endorsement Controversy
Former President Donald Trump cut ties with Ripple following accusations of manipulation in his endorsement of XRP for the proposed US crypto reserve. Ripple’s lobbyist, connected to the […]
Trump Distance from Ballard After Crypto Promotion at Mar-a-Lago
Brian Ballard, a prominent lobbyist linked to former president Donald Trump, has seen his influence diminish following an unauthorized cryptocurrency promotion at a Mar-a-Lago event. Trump’s distancing himself […]
Trump’s XRP Inclusion in Crypto Reserve Raises Concerns Amidst Lobbying
President Trump unveiled a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, including XRP, in March 2025, sparking controversy over potential political influence. Sources suggest the move was driven by lobbying efforts […]
Trump’s Crypto Tweet: Lobbyist Influence Shapes Market Impact
Former President Donald Trump proposed a ‘U.S. Crypto Reserve’, including XRP, Solana, and Cardano, on Truth Social, following influence from a Ripple-affiliated lobbyist. This move had significant market […]
Ripple Lobbyist Purged from White House After Controversial Truth Social Post
Brian Ballard, a powerful lobbyist behind the controversial Truth Social post mentioning XRP, has been removed from his White House position following its viral appearance in early March. […]
Trump Accused of Manipulation in XRP Announcement Tied to Lobbyist Connections
US President Donald Trump’s involvement with XRP was reportedly influenced by a lobbyist representing Ripple Labs. A May 8 Politico report alleges that the president’s social media post […]