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Circle donates $1 million in USDC to Trump's inaugural committee, says CEO Jeremy Allaire

Circle's CEO announced a $1 million USDC donation to Trump's inaugural committee, highlighting significant crypto industry support in the 2024 elections and the rise of pro-crypto Congress.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 15:37 PM

Ripple CEO says 75% of open roles are now US-based due to ‘Trump effect'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlights optimism in the crypto sector due to Trump's administration, with job growth in the U.S. and significant market rallies for cryptocurrencies like XRP.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 03:39 AM

The year in data: 5 charts that show how crypto changed in 2024

In 2024, the crypto industry saw Bitcoin highs, stablecoin growth, DeFi fee recovery, SocialFi decline, and Polymarket's betting boom ahead of the U.S. election.

theblock.co • 31/12/2024 - 18:01 PM

Grayscale Research adds six tokens to its 'Top 20' for next quarter

Grayscale Research adds six tokens to its 'Top 20' list, emphasizing potential growth amidst evolving regulatory and technological themes.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 13:54 PM

New Congress, new crack at crypto legislation: what's up next on the Hill in 2025

U.S. lawmakers may advance cryptocurrency legislation in 2023, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and the FIT21 bill, amid a pro-crypto Congress and shifting political dynamics.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

What's next at the SEC in a post-Gary Gensler era

At the end of November, SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Democratic Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga both said they were stepping away from the SEC. Trump’s pick for SEC Chair Paul Atkins “truly understands crypto,” said Alison Mangiero, executive director at the Proof of Stake Alliance, in an interview with The Block.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 08:01 AM

Crypto's 12 biggest stories of 2024: From Bitcoin ETFs to Hamster Kombat and even the FBI

The launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing, the halving, Hamster Kombat’s Telegram clicker game craze, President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto crusade and an FBI warning were among the top stories of the year.

theblock.co • 25/12/2024 - 10:01 AM

Crypto-friendly Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno assigned to Senate Banking Committee

Senator-elect Bernie Moreno joins key Senate committees, including Banking, possibly influencing crypto legislation as he pledges to support the industry against criticism from former chair Sherrod Brown.

theblock.co • 23/12/2024 - 20:42 PM

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor advocates for Trump-backed 'strategic bitcoin reserve' in proposal to set crypto industry standards

Michael Saylor supports Trump's Bitcoin reserve proposal, advocating for a digital asset framework to enhance U.S. economic leadership and tackle national debt through strategic asset management.

theblock.co • 20/12/2024 - 21:39 PM

'We're not allowed to own bitcoin,' Fed Chair Powell says in light of Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve promise

Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated the U.S. cannot hold bitcoin and isn't seeking legal changes despite political support; bitcoin investments are being considered in other states.

theblock.co • 18/12/2024 - 21:24 PM

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