Donald Trump
Trump Picks Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary
If the Senate confirms Bessent, the next person whose signature is on the front of paper U.S. currency will be a fan of digital assets created to replace the conventional financial system.
Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February
Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga, a Democrat, said he'll join Chair Gary Gensler in exiting the U.S. securities regulator, which will leave two Republicans and a single Democrat.
Trump Considers Crypto Lawyer for SEC Chair, Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump wants Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, and bitcoin enthusiast and banker for Tether, to serve as his Commerce Secretary. Trump is considering crypto lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to lead the SEC, but ultimately the pick for SEC Chair and Treasury secretary remains unknown. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news on these high-profile roles in the incoming Trump administration.
Trump Said to Consider Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to Lead SEC
A former SEC attorney who now represents blockchain companies, Goody Guillén would be "an instant change maker," said one token project founder.
Howard Lutnick, Tether's Wall Street Banker, Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary
Lutnick, whose Cantor Fitzgerald has been a custodian for Tether since 2021, has been a vocal proponent of bitcoin and USDT for years.
Donald Trump’s Media Group Eyes Purchase of Crypto Exchange Bakkt: Report
Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, is nearing an all-stock deal to purchase Bakkt, a struggling crypto trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange.
What Does Trump's Win Mean for Crypto?
The industry is hopeful, but the only crypto-ish thing he's done since the election is sell shirts with the DOGE dog.
Republicans Win House Majority, Completing Trifecta in 2024 Election That Saw Donald Trump Win Second Term
Republicans won a majority in the House of Representatives, clearing the way for comprehensive crypto legislation when Congress takes off next year.
Trump Announces Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE Skyrockets
President-elect Donald Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency to slash wasteful government spending. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee explores the context, breaks down the reaction and explains what impact DOGE will have in the future.
The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry
The 2024 elections marked a significant turning point for the crypto industry, with a pro-crypto president-elect advocating for the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet," paving the way for a shift from regulatory enforcement to a clearer, more predictable regulatory framework that will facilitate mainstream adoption and innovation in the sector, says Christopher Perkins.
