Feb 17 A look at the Trump crypto ventures that will help the industry–and likely enrich his family By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Once a skeptic of cryptocurrencies, Trump has made a complete reversal and embraced digital currencies in a way no other elected official has done. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Howard Lutnick testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for commerce secretary By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick has emerged as an outspoken supporter of Trump's hardline trade policies. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 5:42 Leaders in tech, AI and cryptocurrency make big donations to Trump inauguration By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee has smashed fundraising records, racking up more than $200 million in pledges. Donations have come from some of the world’s biggest companies, and top tech CEOs will be front and center at the festivities. Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Jan 17 Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible Trump early action on cryptocurrency By Alan Suderman, Associated Press The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he's sworn in as president next week. Continue reading
Dec 13 What another Trump administration could mean for crypto By Kenichi Serino Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the second time ever on Wednesday, after hitting the milestone the first time in early December, a surge fueled by optimism that the Trump administration would be more friendly to the cryptocurrency industry. Continue reading
Dec 05 What’s next for Bitcoin as it surpasses $100,000 in post-election rally? By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump announces Musk and Ramaswamy will lead outside advisory group ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Continue reading
Nov 12 How Wall Street is reacting to a second Trump term in 8 different sectors By Associated Press While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause these big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy. Continue reading
Nov 06 Stocks and bitcoin soar after Trump’s victory, while inflation worries rise; Dow surges 1,200 By Associated Press Of course, how much change Trump will be able to effect will likely depend on whether his fellow Republicans win control of Congress, and that’s still to be determined. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 6:35 Trump shifts stance on cryptocurrency to win over new bloc of voters and mega-donors By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant Cryptocurrency’s largest annual conference featured a gathering of leaders, celebrities, tech industry insiders, and crypto-enthusiasts. Both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in favor of boosting crypto during their remarks. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new… Continue watching