Chris Giancarlo, the former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum Bank as a senior policy advisor. This move positions Sygnum, a leading […]
Top US Politician Defends Trump’s Crypto Meeting, Sparking Regulatory Debate
A recent dinner gathering hosted by former President Donald Trump and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has ignited debate in the U.S., with both political parties raising concerns about […]
Federal Reserve to Likely Hold Rates Steady in June
Despite anticipation for a potential rate reduction, the Federal Reserve’s decision in June appears likely to remain unchanged. According to data from CME’s FedWatch tool, the probability of […]
Ripple CEO Criticizes Senator Lummis Over Meeting Cancellation, Raising Crypto Policy Tensions
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, expressed his disappointment after U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis canceled a planned meeting to discuss U.S. crypto leadership. This cancellation highlights ongoing tensions within the […]
Federal Reserve Official Expresses Concerns About Inflation
Federal Reserve official Michele Musalem recently stated in an interview with BlockBeats that although inflation has decreased, it still remains above the 2% target. She highlighted that if […]
Bitcoin Policy Advocate Takes Helm at Norwegian Institute
Morten Søberg, a former Norwegian government official, has joined the Bitcoin Policy Institute Norway (BPI Norway) as its new Executive Director. This appointment marks a significant step forward […]
Morten Søberg Named Secretary-General of Bitcoin Policy Institute
Norwegian finance veteran Morten Søberg will assume the helm of the newly formed Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) as its new Secretary-General in August 2025. Søberg, currently Director of […]
White House Raises Concerns About Effective Altruism’s Tech Agenda
David Sacks, the White House official overseeing cryptocurrency and AI policy, has publicly criticized effective altruists following the Sam Bankman-Fried scandal. His comments, shared on X (formerly Twitter) […]
Blockchain Association Welcomes Experienced Regulator as New CEO
Summer Mersinger, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) member and advocate for clear crypto regulations, is joining the Blockchain Association as its new CEO. Mersinger’s transition from regulator […]
Trump Proposes Eliminating Crypto Taxes in U.S. – A Closer Look
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has seen a dramatic shift in his stance on cryptocurrencies. While he previously expressed skepticism towards Bitcoin, now he appears to be positioning himself […]
Trump’s Crypto Policy Seeks to Make the U.S. Bitcoin Hub
President Trump has launched a significant shift in cryptocurrency policy, aiming to position the US as a leader in Bitcoin adoption. These actions mark a major departure from […]
U.S. Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: What to Know
The U.S. has introduced a new strategic approach to Bitcoin, setting up a dedicated reserve. This policy change, spearheaded by President Trump, aims to establish the U.S. as […]
U.S. Economic Leaders to Meet: Top Negotiators Prepare for Key Discussion
Next week, top congressional negotiators will meet with White House officials for a crucial gathering. U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Hassett, National Economic Council Director, are set to […]
Senator Kennedy Disputes Trump’s Power to Remove Fed Chair
U.S. Senator John Kennedy, a Republican member of the Senate Banking Committee, directly challenged President Donald Trump’s assertion that he had the authority to remove Federal Reserve Chair […]
Powell Discusses US Economy: Slow Growth, Inflation Control, and Trade Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a speech at the Chicago Economic Club today outlining his assessment of the U.S. economy. Key takeaways include: the Fed’s policy stance […]