The Leverage Tinderbox: How Geopolitics and Open Interest Fueled the Largest Wipeouts Ever

The start of Trump’s second administration in January 2025 fueled optimism in crypto markets, driving bitcoin to record highs, but each time the euphoria quickly gave way to volatility. The sharp corrections wiped out billions in leveraged positions and left 1.6 million traders liquidated on Oct. 10 alone. The Reality Check: Volatility and the Deleveraging … Read more

From Inauguration Week to Year-End Drift: Trump’s Meme Coin Reviewed

Donald Trump closed 2025 as the first sitting U.S. president to preside over a meme coin experiment that began in spectacle and ended in spreadsheets. President Trump’s Meme Coin Experiment In the days leading up to his Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration, President Trump unveiled official trump (TRUMP) at a flashy “ Crypto Ball” event, marking … Read more

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Takes Aim at President Trump’s Crypto Pardons and Ventures

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new state-backed website highlighting individuals pardoned or protected by President Donald Trump, including the pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and several high-profile digital asset executives. Newsom Escalates Fight With President Trump Gavin Newsom‘s site and press release argue that Trump’s use of executive clemency has extended to … Read more

Trump Signals Review of Samourai Wallet Developers’ Case as Pardon Calls Grow

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is aware of the case involving Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, adding that “We’ll look at that” when asked about the developers’ legal situation. Trump Says ‘We’ll Look at That’ When Asked About Samourai Wallet Developer Support has gathered around Samourai Wallet developers … Read more

As US Pressure Against Venezuela Builds, Polymarket Bettors Handicap Maduro’s Exit Timing

Over the past year, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have heated up heading into late 2025 under President Trump, marked by U.S. maritime strikes, tanker seizures, and sanctions aimed squarely at Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Polymarket bettors say the odds of Maduro being pushed from power are ticking higher, with a 21% chance it happens … Read more

Trump Takes a Victory Lap After Dow’s All-Time High, Says He Built the ‘Greatest Economy’ Ever

U.S. President Donald Trump is delighted to see the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) notch a fresh all-time intraday peak. He followed that up by wondering aloud when the “fake polls” might finally admit he’s doing a “great job” on the economy. Dow Soars, Nasdaq Stumbles, and Trump Declares Himself the Hardest-Working President Yet In … Read more

Trump Thinks Peter Schiff Is a ‘Loser’ and a ‘Jerk’

But the gold investor welcomed the president’s barbs, even inviting Trump “or his designee” to a debate on the state of the economy. Schiff Is a ‘Loser’ and a ‘Jerk’: Trump’s Blunt Assessment Few people genuinely enjoy playing the antagonist like economist and gold investor Peter Schiff. The 62-year-old stockbroker gained infamy after describing bitcoin … Read more

Polymarket Betting Frenzy Erupts Over Trump’s Potential UFO File Release

Odds on Polymarket that President Trump will declassify UFO files in 2025 have rocketed upward, igniting a fresh wave of speculation about what might finally slip out of the classified vault. UFO Disclosure Hype Sends Polymarket ‘Yes’ Shares Soaring Polymarket traders are piling into the “Yes” side of a high-stakes wager: Will President Trump declassify … Read more

65+ Crypto Organizations Urge Trump to Trigger Fast-Track Rules Guiding America’s Crypto Path

America’s crypto momentum is erupting as urgent federal action to unlock digital asset innovation barrels toward center stage, promising transformative clarity across taxation, regulation and decentralized development. Push for Federal Crypto Clarity Intensifies A strong push for American crypto leadership is accelerating as industry groups outline swift federal actions to expand digital asset innovation. Solana … Read more