US Presidential Election 2024

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago signals a strong start to 2025, driven by legal victories and XRP optimism. Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty also praised the beef bourguignon. With Trump’s ongoing meetings with tech leaders, what’s next on the menu and agenda?

In the wake of his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump announced last Friday that he was selling a new line of perfume and cologne.

Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk's net worth has officially exceeded $400 billion, setting a new record for the world's richest person according to the Bloomberg report.

Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 on 5 December, driven by growing optimism following Trump’s pro-crypto appointments, including Paul Atkins for SEC Chair. This milestone signals investor confidence in a crypto-friendly future under Trump’s upcoming administration, which takes office on 20 January 2025.

Gary Gensler will resign as SEC Chair on 20 January 2025, as President-elect Trump takes office. His tenure was marked by clashes with Wall Street and crypto, while the looming resignation earned cheers from the crypto community.

Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case has been delayed, potentially for years, due to legal motions and his presidency. His legal team argues for immunity, while the Manhattan DA insists the conviction should stand despite political challenges.

The Trump transition team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a BakerHostetler partner and blockchain expert, for SEC chair, following a meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. A decision on Gary Gensler's successor is expected before Thanksgiving.

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen promises to transform Poland into a "cryptocurrency haven" by creating a Bitcoin reserve and adopting crypto-friendly policies if elected. His vision reflects growing Bitcoin adoption in Poland, where millions now own the cryptocurrency, and he aims to leverage it as a key asset for the nation's future.

The Manhattan US Attorney's Office will reduce its focus on crypto crimes as President-elect Trump shifts priorities. Is this a step back from his crypto crackdown pledge or a shift to more urgent policies?

HashKey Group chairman Xiao Feng predicts that China will see a shift in its stance towards crypto after the re-election of President Trump.