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News Analysis

Crypto is making a splash in U.S. elections — but chiefly in jabs about industry influence

Boosters often say crypto voters can swing elections, but Democrats are seeking mileage out of tying crypto to Trump, corruption and attempts to buy seats in Congress.

Senator Mark Warner political advertisement (Mark Warner for Virginia)

Policy

Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event

The president is hosting a cybercrime event that will highlight U.S. authorities' efforts to crack down on crypto scams run by foreign criminal organizations.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token's top investors

The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world."

Trump arrives at an NFT dinner in May 2024. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP

President Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos

The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior.

Former U.S. Representative George Santos (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Policy

Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event

The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.

President Donald Trump, regulators and crypto execs (White House video capture)

Policy

Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say

Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.

Donald Trump speaking at the White House crypto summit. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

Trump Media pulls back from crypto, scraps Crypto.com's CRO token treasury deal

The Truth Social parent company is refocusing on media and its pending merger with a fusion energy firm, as the digital asset treasury boom has lost its steam.

President Donald Trump and Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek (Crypto.com)

Policy

Clarity Act sits idle over Trump ethics question as Warren asks SEC to investigate him

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe Trump's memecoin.

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren are among lawmakers pursuing probes into Binance. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)