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Bitcoin Tops $120K on Report of Trump Approving Crypto Investments for Retirement Accounts

The president could sign an executive order as soon as this week to clear regulatory hurdles to allow investing in alternative assets including crypto in 401(k) accounts.

U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on June 27. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Policy

GENIUS Act for Stablecoins Passes House on Way to Being First Major U.S. Crypto Law

On the heels of its vote to pass its Clarity Act to oversee crypto markets, the House of Representatives followed up with a 308-122 approval of GENIUS.

White House official Davis Sacks and top Republicans (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. House's 'Crypto Week' Shifts Toward Getting All Legislation Out Thursday

A Republican clash over a CBDC ban momentarily delayed the industry's two legislative priorities, but the House set a long Thursday session to make up for it.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Polymarket Odds on Jerome Powell's Ouster Jumps as Congresswoman Says It's 'Imminent'

Significant legal challenges would arise from an attempt to remove Fed chair Jerome Powell, but Polymarket bettors are warming to the idea – even if it's still a longshot.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 30, 2022. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

House's Crypto Markets Bill on Track, But Some in Industry Hope For Senate Overhaul

As prominent U.S. crypto insiders and Republicans in Congress push for industry unity on the House's Clarity Act, senators prepare to go their own way.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump Collaborator, Bill Zanker, Downplays Wallet Kerfuffle

In an interview with CoinDesk, Zanker said he's still in good graces with the President's family despite receiving a cease-and-desist from them just weeks ago, and also teased an upcoming $TRUMP mobile game.

Bill Zanker, left, and President Donald Trump (Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images)

Policy

Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC

Jonathan Gould, a former top official at the agency and ex-chief legal officer for Bitfury, is set to run the OCC as Trump's pro-crypto policies rise into place.

Jonathan Gould, OCC

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)