Trump's crypto czar, congressional lawmakers announce moves toward US 'golden age' in digital assets
President Donald Trump's crypto czar, David Sacks, held a joint press conference with House and Senate committee chairs to lay out initiatives regarding digital assets.
SEC launches crypto task force to create regulatory clarity
The SEC announced an initiative Tuesday to create a regulatory framework for digital assets with a new internal task force led by Republican commissioner Hester Peirce.
President Trump appoints Mark Uyeda acting SEC chair
Uyeda will serve as the interim head of Wall Street’s top cop while Trump’s pick for permanent chair, Paul Atkins, waits to be confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Trump launches own cryptocurrency meme coin ahead of inauguration
President-elect Trump has launched his own crypto token called Trump coin. In less than 24 hours, the coin has had a 12,000% gain and has seen billions in trading volume.
Sen. Cruz reintroduces bill to exempt tips from federal income taxes
On Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, reintroduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bipartisan bill he first pushed last year that aims to exempt tips made by service workers from federal income taxation.
'Bidenomics' under fire: Small business earnings plunge despite GDP growth
New data shows a sharp decline in the earnings of small businesses toward the end of 2024, a trend seen continuing into 2025.
Investment bankers say Trump mergers and acquisitions boom already underway
Financial business leaders converged on the University of Miami to discuss the regulatory and political landscape expected under Trump and the anticipated effect on corporate America.
MoonPay acquires Helio for $175M to expand crypto payments infrastructure
MoonPay's acquisition of Helio for $175 million could be among other strategic mergers in the digital asset space under the crypto-friendly Trump administration
Senate Banking Committee to launch subcommittee on digital assets
The creation of the subcommittee underscores the GOP's commitment to prioritizing crypto legislation