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U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints.
40% of Canadian Crypto Users Flagged for Tax Evasion Risk, Canadian Tax Authority Reveals
Canada’s tax agency says legal gaps limit its ability to track crypto-related income as it recovers $100 million through audits and pushes for tighter regulation.
How We Decided CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025
CoinDesk presents our annual list of the most influential individuals in crypto this year.
Most Influential: Ross Ulbricht
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.
Most Influential: David Sacks
The White House AI and Crypto Czar was one of the first, and most prominent, Silicon Valley representatives to be named to a major role in Trump’s new administration.
Most Influential: Sen. Bill Hagerty
The Tennessee Republican sponsored the first piece of stablecoin legislation to become a U.S. law.
State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month
Congress continues to make progress on crypto issues but things are moving slowly.
Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association
The incoming policy chief arrives as the crypto industry seeks to influence the market structure bill in Congress, including its heavy DeFi implications.
Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming
Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.
