Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering a “crypto czar” role to oversee crypto policy, signaling sweeping changes in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation and innovation strategy. Crypto Czar Role Looms as Trump White House Eyes Bold Policy Overhaul President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is reportedly considering a new White House role focused solely on cryptocurrency policy, according […]
Ledn Secures Landmark $50 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan From Sygnum to Expand Retail Lending Operations
Ledn, a crypto lending firm, has secured a $ 50 million Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan from Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group. This loan will be used to expand Ledn’s retail lending operations, providing additional liquidity to the crypto sector and the $ 1.38 trillion syndicated loan market. The collaboration highlights the growing …
Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery, and tourism, operating at no cost to the city. The program followed the vice mayor’s visit to […]
Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP
Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the ruling as a milestone for both Ripple and the cryptocurrency industry. “The court’s ruling that XRP is not a […]
Tron Founder Justin Sun Wins Landmark Defamation Case Against Chinese Media Group
A court in China has ruled in favor of Justin Sun in his defamation lawsuit against the Chongqing Business Media Group. In its verdict, the court stated that claims of Sun’s involvement in insider trading, fraud, and money laundering were “entirely unsubstantiated.” The Chongqing Business Media Group subsequently removed all of its false content and […]