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Key Takeaways From CoinDesk’s Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.
The Mnuchin Files: CoinDesk Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk has released an in-depth report titled "The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy." The 250-page report examines the U.S. crypto policy during the Trump administration, revealing Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency. CoinDesk's Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the key highlights.
Melania Trump Pitches NFT Plans; ‘Cobalt Blue Eyes’ Captivate Crypto Twitter
While former President Donald Trump famously said he’s “not a fan” of bitcoin, his wife is not shying away from crypto collectibles. Former First Lady Melania Trump tweeted Thursday she's launching her own NFT collection on the Solana blockchain, featuring watercolor-style artwork of her cobalt blue eyes. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest NFT drop captivating Crypto Twitter.
Melania Trump Pitches NFT Plans; ‘Cobalt Blue Eyes’ Captivate Crypto Twitter
The former first lady is donating some of the proceeds from her first sale to help children in the foster care system.
Website of 'Trump' Crypto Coin Exposes Sensitive Details of New Users: Report
A hacker was able to breach the security of the website, where they exposed the email addresses and passwords of users who bought Magacoin.
FinCEN's New Head Says Controversial Trump-Era Crypto Proposal Is Still Pending
"Nothing's been decided," says Michael Mosier, the former Chainalysis counsel who became acting head of the financial crime-fighting agency this year.
Gab, Refuge for the Deplatformed, Hacked for 'Pretty Much Everything' Including Trump Data
The data, provided to a whistle-blower site, is not being made public over privacy concerns.
State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency's Crypto Legacy
Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime.
Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson; Ulbricht, Snowden Not on List
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was not among the 143 individuals to receive clemency from the president.
Donald Trump Banned From Twitter in Final Days of Presidency
Twitter has banned Donald Trump's account (@realDonaldTrump) permanently just days after supporters broke into the Capitol Building, citing a review of recent tweets that the social media platform says could lead to further violence.
