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Paul Atkins to the Rescue: Crypto-Focused VCs Cheer Trump’s SEC Appointment

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Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firms are optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. Trump’s Picks Expected to Reverse Gensler-Era Policies Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital (VC) firms are reacting positively to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a … Read more

Former Federal Reserve President Says ‘Nothing Good’ Comes From Making BTC a Reserve Currency

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A former New York Federal Reserve governor said there are no advantages to making bitcoin (BTC) a government reserve currency. No Exit Strategy Bill Dudley, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, argues that there are no advantages to making bitcoin (BTC) a government reserve currency. Dudley, who currently chairs the … Read more

Seismic Changes Ahead? Polymarket and Kalshi Heat Up Over Trump’s Bold Second-Term Plans

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With just 44 days left until Donald Trump’s inauguration, prediction markets are buzzing with bets about his first actions as the 47th U.S. president. On Polymarket, for instance, participants currently estimate a 91% probability that Trump will implement a large-scale deportation of undocumented immigrants within his initial 100 days in office. Will Trump Reshape America? … Read more

Trump’s Pardons Predicted: Jan. 6 Protestor, Ross Ulbricht, and Roger Ver Lead Polymarket Bets

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A bet on Polymarket, the prediction marketplace, is drawing buzz with its question: Who will President-elect Donald Trump pardon within his first 100 days? Since its launch, this wager has attracted $3,483,995 in volume. On Friday, Dec. 6, Polymarket participants highlighted top contenders, including Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road founder, and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roger Ver. … Read more

Trump Appoints David Sacks as AI and Crypto Czar

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced via Truth Social the appointment of entrepreneur and investor David O. Sacks as the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” In this newly created role, Sacks will lead policy initiatives in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, areas Trump describes as “critical to the future of American competitiveness.” A prominent figure in … Read more