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During a recent interview, President Donald Trump declared that he had no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, mixing his name with other high-profile individuals, including Sean Combs, AKA Diddy. Last year, reports stated that SBF’s parents were seeking avenues to reach a pardon for their son. Trump Says No Pardon For SBF Despite Ongoing Efforts … Read more
Brent Johnson, CEO of wealth management firm Santiago Capital and creator of the “Dollar Milkshake Theory,” says that stablecoins may end up being the “stealth weapon” that the U.S. will use to establish a global power. Stablecoins Could Steal the Sovereignty of Smaller Nations, Expert Says In a new interview on the Bankless Youtube channel, … Read more
Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, debate has intensified over whether the U.S. government might replicate such action elsewhere. This week, capital continues to flow into prediction markets, where bettors are staking wagers on whether countries such as Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Iran, and even Greenland could face similar treatment. Markets of Speculation: How … Read more
With just 22 days remaining before the Jan. 28, 2026, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, futures traders and prediction markets are sending a unified message: a rate cut looks very unlikely. Rate-Cut Hopes Fade as Markets Brace for a January Hold According to CME Fedwatch data derived from federal funds futures pricing, the market … Read more
The convicted hacker behind the 2016 billion-dollar Bitfinex bitcoin theft says his early release from federal prison was made possible by President Donald Trump’s First Step Act, reigniting debate over crypto crime, punishment, and leniency. Convicted Bitfinex Hacker Released Early From Prison, Thanks Trump Law Ilya Lichtenstein, the admitted hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach … Read more
A U.S. military operation removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power early Jan. 3, 2026, abruptly resolving a series of high-profile Polymarket prediction markets that had been tracking his potential exit for months. Within hours of the announcement, contracts tied to Maduro’s removal closed at full value, triggering large payouts for traders who had wagered … Read more
Every year has a handful of people who don’t just participate in crypto, they bend its trajectory. In 2025, the cryptocurrency industry finally shed its status as a permanent legal underdog, transitioning from a “pariah” sector defined by enforcement actions to a cornerstone of the new financial establishment. This wasn’t just a year of price … Read more
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
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 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
