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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)

Finance

Trump's Empire Pulled In $57M From Family-Linked Crypto Firm Last Year, Filing Shows

The U.S. President also holds up to $5 million in crypto, $500,000 in gold bars, stakes in various companies, and a vast real estate empire.

President Donald Trump  (The White House)

Policy

Donald Trump: Administration Will Work Toward 'Clear and Simple' Crypto Frameworks

The U.S. president addressed an annual Coinbase event.

Donald Trump speaks from his desk in recorded video (Nikhilesh De)

Policy

Trump's CFTC Pick Says U.S. Can Boost Crypto Innovation and Shield Consumers

Brian Quintenz told senators at his confirmation hearing for CFTC chairman that Congress needs to ensure "full promise" of digital assets' potential.

Brian Quintenz (Senate Agriculture Committee, screen capture)