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Sen. Warren Keeps Pressure on Trump Crypto Ties as Market Structure Bill Negotiated

Senator Elizabeth Warren is maintaining political heat on President Trump's World Liberty Financial business interests in a letter to the Treasury and DOJ.

Senator Elizabeth Warren (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Videos

Mike Novogratz on BTC, Immigration, and the Ayahuasca Trip That Inspired Billions | Spotlight

Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to discuss why the $38 trillion national debt has created a "golden era" for crypto. Novogratz breaks down the power of the XRP Army, his timeline for a $1 million bitcoin, and Galaxy's IPO journey. Plus, he shares his concerns about a "bull market in populism" and the story of how his ayahuasca trip inspired a scene in the show Billions.

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News Analysis

Since Trump's Election, Crypto Has Experienced a Wild Year-Long Ride

The industry's staunch ally (and sometimes business partner) in the White House has brought a flood of drama, both good and bad.

President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump Says He Wants U.S. to Be ‘The Bitcoin Superpower,’ Cites Competition From China

In a Miami speech, the U.S. president said his orders ended a “war on crypto,” mentioned that crypto helps the dollar and warned China could gain if Washington stumbles.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivering a speech at the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, on Nov. 5, 2025.

Policy

Trump Tells CBS News He 'Doesn't Know' Who CZ Is, Claims Former Binance CEO Was a Victim

The founder of Binance was "treated really badly" by the Biden administration, President Trump said during an interview.

Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Policy

Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan's Release From Prison Wasn't Us, White House Says

Despite her social-media suggestions that President Donald Trump let the rapper out earlier from her Bitfinex hack sentence, an official said that's not the case.

Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan has dropped another music video before she reports to her 18-month prison sentence in the Bitfinex hack. (Screen shot from "Razzlekhan vs. The United States")

Policy

Crypto Backers for Trump's Ballroom Project Remain Largely in Shadows During Fallout

Donald Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing for a new ballroom was partly backed by high-profile crypto folks who aren't keen on talking about it.

White House East Wing demolition for President Donald Trump's ballroom project (Getty Images)

Policy

Trump Names SEC Crypto Task Force Head Selig as Next Nominee to Run U.S. CFTC

If confirmed, current SEC official Mike Selig would take over the U.S. commodities watchdog as it's poised to be given wide authority over crypto.

Mike Selig (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance's CZ Wins Pardon From U.S. President Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao months after he said he'd asked for a pardon.

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (Nikhilesh De/Modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. Surging in Crypto Activity Under Trump: TRM Labs Report

While the growth still trails India's boom, digital assets activity jumped 50% in the U.S. in six months, cementing it further as the top global marketplace.

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