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Markets

Bitcoin Price Starts Surging After Trump Says 'Fed Rate' Is 300 Basis Points Too High

BTC jumped within 30 minutes of Trump’s rate-cut post as analysts weighed inflation risks and the impact of a potential 300 bp cut on asset prices.

BTC chart shows steady recovery toward $109,343 after Trump post

Markets

Are Jerome Powell’s Days as Federal Reserve Chair Numbered?

Jerome Powell’s cautious rate policy sparks fierce criticism and succession talks, putting his Fed Chair tenure under unprecedented scrutiny.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee

Policy

Elon Musk Says America Party Will Embrace BTC as 'Fiat Is Hopeless'

The America Party formed out of a rift between Musk and President Trump over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk (Daniel Oberhaus/Flickr)

Policy

Crypto Tax Proposal That Didn't Make It to Trump's Budget Bill Pushed on Its Own

Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a standalone bill to pursue the same objectives to ease up on several tax concerns involving digital assets activity.

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

Why Doesn't the U.S. Have a Bitcoin Reserve, Yet?

The latest comments from government officials at the center of that effort suggest U.S. bitcoin advocates may still have a wait ahead of them.

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets of the White House

Markets

Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Says Growth Will Offset Deficits, Boosting Bull Case for BTC and Gold

Bitcoin rose 0.54% to $107,937 after analyst Will Clemente said Trump’s deficit comments reinforce the bull case for BTC and gold.

Bitcoin price rose 0.54% to $107,937 in 24 hours

Policy

Leading Crypto Senator Sees End of Year as U.S. Legislation Target

Senator Cynthia Lummis said her realistic goal for the crypto bills is the close of 2025, despite President Donald Trump's wish to sign legislation in August.

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump's Crypto Ties Still Toxic With Some Dems, Including One Seen as Industry Ally

As the Senate shifts from stablecoins to market structure, Trump's digital assets businesses remain in the spotlight, drawing a new bill from Senator Schiff.

Senator Adam Schiff

Markets

Trump Media Share Buyback to be Funded Separately From BTC Treasury Strategy

Trump Media recently raised more than $2 billion from around 50 institutional investors to create a BTC treasury.

President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trumps May Have Sold Platform Stake as U.S. Stablecoins See Wave of Good News

Based on close readings of World Liberty Financial's website disclosures, the family of President Donald Trump may have dropped out of its majority holding.

World Liberty Financial leadership team. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)