Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Central Bank Digital Currencies
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prohibit the creation of a “digital dollar” in the form of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
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‘Silk Road’ Creator Ross Ulbricht Released from Prison After Trump Pardon
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the dark web marketplace “Silk Road,” has been released from prison after receiving a full and unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump.
Trump Nominates Cryptocurrency Advocate Paul Atkins to Lead SEC
President Donald Trump has nominated cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to lead the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
Dollar & Bitcoin Surge as Trump Wins Presidential Election
The dollar and Bitcoin surged in value overnight as President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election became clear.
Trump Uses Bitcoin to Buy Burgers at NYC Bar
President Donald Trump stopped off at a bar during a campaign stop in New York City, and in typical fashion, the Republican presidential nominee bought burgers for all the patrons.
Russia Legalizes Bitcoin Payments for International Trade to Counter Sanctions
The Russian government has just taken a significant step in bypassing global sanctions by passing new laws to allow businesses to use Bitcoin for international trade payments.
Trump Commits to CBDC Ban, Pledges Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
President Donald Trump has committed to his pledge to ban the formation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in America.
Trump Campaign Receives $2 Million in Bitcoin from Billionaire Winklevoss Twins
President Donald Trump’s campaign has just received a huge Bitcoin donation from two prominent figures in the cryptocurrency space.
Russia Edges Closer to Using Bitcoin for International Trade
The Russian government has drafted new legislation that edges the embattled nation one step closer to accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade.
MicroStrategy Buys Another $190.5 Million Worth of Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has just announced that it has bought another $190.5 million worth of Bitcoin.