Trump’s plan to stockpile crypto complicates industry’s policy push
The president’s endorsement of ideas once relegated to the fringes of the crypto community could jeopardize broader efforts by policymakers to legitimize the $3 trillion market.
Digital currency
EPP’s digital euro lead steps down to quell German obstruction suspicion
MEP Stefan Berger had become a vocal skeptic of the project.
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
Politicians are vying with technocrats for control of a revamp of the single currency that both say poses serious economic risks.
Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says
Documentary claims a Canadian developer is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
Crypto is the new Trump family business. Ethics watchdogs have concerns.
The former president’s eldest sons are gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency venture.
Trump bashes Harris over crypto, vows to boost bitcoin
Trump vows to establish a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, set up a crypto advisory council.
Trump’s courting of the crypto industry could spell trouble for Europe
Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.
Putin fears crypto mining could cause energy shortages in Russia
Russia has the world’s third-largest crypto mining capability. Cryptocurrencies are used to finance the war effort.
Cryptocurrency is Trump’s new weapon against Biden
It’s the first time crypto has become an issue in the general election of a presidential race.
City vs government in Russian freeze to seize debate
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
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