INSIGHT - How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions
As World Liberty Financial raised $500M, Trumps family took control of crypto venture, securing most funds under insider-friendly terms.
Sat Apr 05 2025
Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve
The reserve will be funded with bitcoin forfeited by the federal government in criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings.
Fri Mar 07 2025
Trump 2.0: Crypto bet big on Trump in 2024. Can it cash in?
Crypto-aligned interests pumped millions of dollars into campaigns for President Donald Trump and pro-crypto candidates.
Sun Jan 26 2025
Crypto markets lose steam as Trump begins tentatively
Cryptocurrencies notch small gains after US President Donald Trump commissioned a report on regulation and potential crypto reserves.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office
The boom in Trump-related crypto ventures comes as he promises to usher in a new "golden age" for cryptocurrencies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump's inauguration marks new era for cryptocurrency
The crypto industry hopes the incoming Donald Trump administration will mark a shift in policy.
Sun Jan 19 2025
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
Regulators have long warned that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are high-risk assets, with limited uses in the real world.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Bitcoin surges above $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes
Bitcoin and crypto have been catapulted into the spotlight as investors wager the incoming Trump administration will usher in a friendlier regulatory environment.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs
World stocks hits fresh record highs with sentiment bolstered by upbeat comments on the economy from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Thu Dec 05 2024
‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin laundering role
The stolen bitcoin, now valued in the billions, was linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, report says.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Record-breaking bitcoin surges towards $90,000 on Trump boost
Bitcoin is surging along with Elon Musk's automaker Tesla, which is up nearly 40% since voting results rolled in.
Wed Nov 13 2024
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities
Cryptocurrency miners steal electricity, believing it can't be detected due to the lack of meters on their premises.
Wed Jul 10 2024
MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam
Tan Sri Azam Baki said through this cooperation, the authority cracked down on bitcoin mining operations while saving TNB huge losses.
Mon May 27 2024
Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto
The DOJ has since recovered $475 million more, and the couple in court on Thursday agreed to jointly forfeit $72 million.
Fri Aug 04 2023
S.Korea braces for tough US trade talks, liberal party issues caution
Seoul will work closely with the US for a mutually beneficial solution, prioritising national interest, says Han Duck-soo.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears
Netflix reassures investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads
China warns any US misstep on Hong Kong will face firm, reciprocal countermeasures, says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Apr 21 2025
How to take the most from the present De-Facto peace period in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
The Antalya Diplomacy Forum presents rare opportunity for trilateral engagement among foreign ministers of three South Caucasian countries.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week
Policymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrage.
Mon Apr 21 2025
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab steps down as Chair
The Board appoints Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chair and establishes a search committee to identify permanent successor.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says
Japan PM voices "grave concern" over inconsistency between the deal and President Donald Trump's latest automobile tariffs.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China stops buying LNG from US, replaces with gas from neighbouring countries
China compensated for the loss of LNG volumes by increasing purchases from its regional neighbours.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests, the ministry said.
Mon Apr 21 2025
South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs
Customs uncovers US$20.81 million in country-of-origin violations, mainly involving foreign products from China.
Mon Apr 21 2025