Trump Discloses Massive Crypto and NFT Earnings in 2024 Report

Trump Discloses Massive Crypto and NFT Earnings in 2024 Report

Introduction: Trump Taps into Digital Wealth In a newly released financial report, former U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed hundreds of millions of dollars in income from a broad range of ventures—including significant earnings tied to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized finance platforms. The data underscores Trump’s growing entanglement with the digital asset economy, as well as…

Anthony Pompliano to Lead $750M Bitcoin-Buying Blitz via Public Market Deal

Anthony Pompliano to Lead $750M Bitcoin-Buying Blitz via Public Market Deal

Influencer-Turned-Executive Aims to Make Big Bitcoin Bet Anthony Pompliano, one of the most influential voices in the cryptocurrency world, is preparing to step into the corporate spotlight. The well-known podcast host and crypto advocate, who boasts 1.7 million followers on X, is in advanced talks to become CEO of a new bitcoin investment vehicle that…

Russian National Charged in $530M Crypto Laundering Scheme Tied to U.S. Sanctions Violations

Russian National Charged in $530M Crypto Laundering Scheme Tied to U.S. Sanctions Violations

DOJ Unveils Major Crypto Crime Case The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 9 that Russian national Iurii Gugnin, currently residing in New York, has been charged with 22 federal offenses for allegedly laundering more than $530 million through cryptocurrency platforms. The DOJ accuses Gugnin of using his companies, Evita Investments Inc. and…

Ken Rogoff Warns Crypto Is Eroding Dollar Dominance in Global Shadow Economy

Ken Rogoff Warns Crypto Is Eroding Dollar Dominance in Global Shadow Economy

Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund and a long-time Harvard professor, has sounded the alarm: the dollar’s global dominance is fraying. In his new book Our Dollar, Your Problem, Rogoff argues that geopolitical shifts, the rise of China, and the rapid evolution of cryptocurrencies are steadily chipping away at the greenback’s hegemony. Speaking…

Bitcoin Hits Record High as Wall Street, White House Fuel $6 Trillion Crypto Surge

Bitcoin Hits Record High as Wall Street, White House Fuel $6 Trillion Crypto Surge

Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Reshapes the Financial Landscape Bitcoin has once again made headlines after climbing to a fresh all-time high, gaining around 50% from its April lows. The rally, fueled by surging institutional interest and political backing, is being heralded by analysts as the start of a potential $6 trillion shift in global financial markets.…

Ukraine Eyes National Bitcoin Reserve Amid Rising Global Adoption

Ukraine Eyes National Bitcoin Reserve Amid Rising Global Adoption

Ukraine Moves Toward Strategic Bitcoin Storage Ukraine is preparing to take a major leap into the world of digital assets with plans to introduce a National Bitcoin Reserve, signaling a deeper integration of cryptocurrency into its financial infrastructure. The initiative arrives as lawmakers work to finalize legislation to support the reserve, indicating a clear pivot…

Tech Giants Face a Turning Point as Google, Meta, and Apple Confront Their Own Obsolescence

Tech Giants Face a Turning Point as Google, Meta, and Apple Confront Their Own Obsolescence

Big Tech’s Icons May Not Last Forever Once untouchable, Silicon Valley’s most iconic products are beginning to show signs of wear. At recent antitrust trials, executives from Meta, Google, and Apple offered rare and candid admissions: the services and devices that built their empires may be losing their grip on users. In courtrooms that typically…

Inside Tech’s Fast Track to No 10 Critics Warn of Big Tech’s Outsized Influence on UK Policy

Inside Tech’s Fast Track to No 10: Critics Warn of Big Tech’s Outsized Influence on UK Policy

Big Tech Finds an Open Door in Downing Street When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared the UK’s problem was having “so many ways that people can say no,” he was speaking at an October 2024 investment summit, standing beside Keir Starmer. His presence symbolized more than just admiration for British innovation—it highlighted just how…

Taiwan Seeks Stronger U.S. Security and Tech Ties Despite Trade Challenges

Taiwan Seeks Stronger U.S. Security and Tech Ties Despite Trade Challenges

Taiwan’s Dual Challenge: Trade Tensions and Security Needs Taiwan is navigating a complex diplomatic path as it seeks to strengthen both military and economic cooperation with the United States amid ongoing trade tensions. The recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. under President Donald Trump have unsettled many on the island, yet Taiwan remains committed to…

Stablecoins Poised to Eclipse Crypto Trading by 2030, Citi Predicts

Stablecoins Poised to Eclipse Crypto Trading by 2030, Citi Predicts

A Trillion-Dollar Transformation on the Horizon The stablecoin market is on track to overtake the broader crypto trading sector by the end of the decade, according to Citi’s Future Finance think-tank. Backed by increasing adoption, regulatory momentum, and institutional use, Citi estimates that stablecoins could balloon from today’s $240 billion to $1.6 trillion by 2030, with a bullish…