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Policy

House Democrats Issue Report Detailing Trump Crypto Ties as 'New Age of Corruption'

Democratic staff on the House Judiciary Committee gathered data on President Donald Trump's crypto businesses that reportedly gained his family massive wealth.

U.S. Congress (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto Lobbyists Pitching Trump on Getting Things Done During Congress' Uncertainty

Industry groups signed a letter to President Donald Trump calling for new tax policy and agency action on initiatives apart from Congress' market structure work.

U.S. President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump's CFTC Pick, Mike Selig, Clears Hurdle on Way Toward Confirmation Vote

The day after his confirmation hearing, the Senate Agriculture Committee made a quick vote to push Mike Selig toward the overall Senate for a final vote.

Mike Selig (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

Trump's Pick to Run CFTC, Selig, Tells Senators Crypto a 'Critical Mission' at Agency

Mike Selig, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, testified at his confirmation hearing in the Senate.

Mike Selig, nominee to be chairman of the CFTC (Senate Agriculture Committee)

Policy

Senate Banking Panel Advances FDIC's Travis Hill for Wider Confirmation Vote

The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to send FDIC Acting Chair Travis Hill's nomination to the wider Senate for a final vote on taking the permanent job.

Incoming FDIC chairman Travis Hill

Policy

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