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The Daily: Trump to tap a16z's Brian Quintenz for CFTC chief, Elon Musk-related memecoin dumps and more

President Trump plans to nominate Brian Quintenz, head of global policy at venture capital firm a16z crypto, to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Bloomberg reported, citing a document sent by the White House to Capitol Hill. Elon Musk’s latest profile change on X to “Harry Bōlz” triggered another memecoin pump-and-dump frenzy.

theblock.co • 12/02/2025 - 17:31 PM

The Daily: Trump Media approves Truth.Fi launch and crypto investments, Robinhood teases bitcoin futures trading and more

Trump Media launches Truth.Fi for crypto investments, Robinhood hints at futures trading, and Czech bank explores bitcoin reserves amid ongoing crypto developments.

theblock.co • 29/01/2025 - 18:32 PM

Former SEC Chair and crypto antagonist Gary Gensler returns to MIT

Gary Gensler returns to MIT as a professor focusing on AI and finance, after leaving the SEC under President Trump, having a contentious tenure with the crypto industry.

theblock.co • 29/01/2025 - 11:25 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether prices slide amid macro fears, South Korea to phase out institutional crypto trading ban and more

Bitcoin has dropped around 8% to below $95,000 since briefly breaking back above the $100,000 level on Monday amid rising macro fears. Ether fell even harder over the period, sliding 12% to under $3,300, while several other major cryptocurrencies have also witnessed double-digit declines. South Korea’s financial regulator plans a phased lifting of its de facto institutional crypto trading ban, according to local media reports. Blockchain development firm Movement Labs is reportedly nearing the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 18:52 PM

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

Trump congratulates bitcoiners on $100,000 milestone as industry reacts to new all-time high

The crypto industry suggested bitcoin’s price still has room to grow this cycle, commenting on it surpassing the $100,000 milestone for the first time. Analysts primarily attributed the move to expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the U.S. under Donald Trump, targeting $200,000 by the end of 2025.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 14:15 PM

Coinbase CEO says he will not work with law firms that hire crypto-hostile former SEC staff

Brian Armstrong of Coinbase warns law firms against hiring ex-SEC staff viewed as hostile to crypto, emphasizing ethical concerns and the industry's hopes for a new, supportive administration.

theblock.co • 03/12/2024 - 12:45 PM

The Daily: XRP is back in crypto's top three, Michael Saylor advises Microsoft on adopting bitcoin and more

XRP becomes the third-largest cryptocurrency, Michael Saylor advocates for Bitcoin adoption at Microsoft, MicroStrategy purchases more Bitcoin, and a Japanese exchange plans to shut down after a hack.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 18:45 PM

Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, in running to become first 'Crypto Czar', says crypto 'considerable priority' for Trump

“Crypto Dad” Chris Giancarlo is a serious contender to become the first-ever U.S. “Crypto Czar,” a new position President-elect Donald Trump is considering implementing. The former CFTC Chairman says the SEC’s inability to create a clear crypto policy has dramatically set back industry development.

theblock.co • 27/11/2024 - 22:50 PM

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