Politics May 28 Watch 5:22 As economists warn tariff policies are hammering the dollar, Trump family invests heavily in crypto This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric,… By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Diane Lincoln Estes, Ian Couzens, Leila Jackson
Politics May 28 WATCH: Vance urges crypto enthusiasts to remain active in politics, saying they changed the ‘trajectory of our country’ Vice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry and urged it to remain active in U.S. politics and policymaking. By Alan Suderman, Associated Press
Politics May 22 Once a crypto skeptic, Trump is now a big fan of the industry Thursday night’s event for the 220 biggest buyers of the $TRUMP meme coin has instead raised questions about potentially shadowy buyers using the anonymity of the internet to buy access to the president. By Will Weissert, Alan Suderman, Associated Press
Economy Mar 06 Watch 8:58 What to know about Trump’s cryptocurrency plans and a potential conflict of interest President Trump is holding the first crypto summit at the White House Friday, featuring investors, CEOs and founders of crypto companies. Many in that world also hope Trump spells out a clearer path involving little regulation in the future, while… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes