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Kristin Smith: The Voice of the Crypto Industry on Capitol Hill
In a recent interview with CNBC, Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, outlined her vision for the future of the cryptocurrency industry. She highlighted the priorities for U.S. President-elect Trump and the new Congress, the importance of clear regulatory frameworks, and the critical steps needed to advance the crypto sector. Trump’s Victory Boosts Wealth of Leading Crypto Entrepreneurs
The wealth of prominent crypto entrepreneurs saw a sharp increase following Donald Trump’s recent election victory, as shares in cryptocurrency companies rallied in anticipation of the newly elected U.S. President's promised pro-digital assets policies.Do Salvadorans Really Need Bitcoin? Survey Results
A recent survey by the University of San Salvador reveals that although Salvadorans largely back President Nayib Bukele and his policies (Bukele was re-elected for a second term in 2024), they don’t see Bitcoin, which he has heavily promoted, as a practical payment option.
Will Milei Succeed Bukele as the Bitcoin Maximalist Leader?
A controversial Financial Times report claims that El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele might scale back his Bitcoin policies in exchange for an IMF loan. This raises the question: who could be the next leader to champion El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment? 
Biden Applauds Nigeria for Releasing Binance’s Gambaryan
U.S. President Joe Biden offered his thanks to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu for enabling the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who was held by Nigerian officials in February 2024 due to accusations related to Binance’s operations in Nigeria.
El Salvador and russia Eye Crypto Ties Amid Geopolitical Tensions
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is reportedly planning a 2025 visit to russia, where cryptocurrency and cross-border crypto payments will headline discussions. Still, the geopolitical landscape raises questions about the visit’s feasibility.Draft Executive Order on Strategic BTC Reserve Finalized
On December 17, the Bitcoin Policy Institute announced the completion of a draft executive order proposing the inclusion of Bitcoin as part of the United States’ strategic reserve assets. The order could take effect immediately upon being signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.Trump Names David Sacks as White House “Crypto Czar”
On December 5, 2024, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of former PayPal COO David Sacks as the White House "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." This move signals a major shift in U.S. policy on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. How the U.S. Election Could Impact the Crypto Market
On November 5, voters across the U.S. will decide their next president in a contest that’s also attracting significant attention from the crypto sector. With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris running neck and neck, early results may be available as soon as the evening of November 6.