Tag: Trump
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Donald Trump officially nominates Paul Atkins as next SEC Chair
President-elect Donald Trump has officially nominated Paul Atkins to be the next Chairman of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a potential shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Atkins, recognized for his pro-business and pro-crypto stance, previously served as an SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2008. His selection…
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Cynthia Lummis Celebrates Paul Atkins’ Nomination as SEC Chair
Senator Cynthia Lummis has applauded the nomination of Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling it a major victory for financial innovation. Known for her advocacy of digital assets, Lummis sees Atkins’ leadership as a promising step toward fostering innovation in the financial sector. Atkins, recognized for his…
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Putin Says No One Can Ban Bitcoin
MOSCOW, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong criticism of holding state reserves in foreign currencies, highlighting their vulnerability to political seizure. Instead, he emphasized the appeal of domestic investment and the exploration of alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Putin’s remarks at an investment conference came against the backdrop of Western…
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Howard Lutnick: Trump’s Commerce Secretary Pick and His Bold Stance on Bitcoin
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and a seasoned financial executive, has been nominated by Donald Trump for the role of Commerce Secretary. Lutnick’s nomination brings a unique flavor to Trump’s economic strategy, especially given his vocal support for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We have reported in Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Inflation: Robert…
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Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Inflation: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates for Digital Freedom
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently took to social media to champion Bitcoin as a “currency of freedom.” He highlighted Bitcoin’s potential to shield middle-class Americans from inflation, mitigate the U.S. dollar’s weakening global position, and provide a pathway to reduce national debt. Kennedy believes Howard Lutnick, a key Bitcoin advocate, is the perfect leader to…
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Senator Lummis Proposes Selling Federal Reserve Gold to Fund U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, is pushing forward a bold plan to help fund the U.S. government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin stockpile without adding to the national deficit. Lummis plans to introduce a bill in the new Congress next year, which would sell off some of the Federal Reserve’s gold…