President Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act), creating the first federal regulatory system for stablecoins. The legislation requires 100% reserve backing and monthly public disclosures, simultaneously establishing a legal framework that …
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally recognize cryptocurrency held on U.S.-regulated exchanges as potential assets in mortgage loan risk assessments, marking a significant shift in federal mortgage lending policy under the Trump administration.
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The Trump family launched World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture with significant financial implications, demonstrating potential conflicts of interest and leveraging of political power for personal financial gain.
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DT Marks DEFI LLC, affiliated with the Trump Organization, reduced its ownership stake in World Liberty Financial from 60% to 40% in June 2025, coinciding with a $2 billion investment from MGX, an Abu Dhabi state-backed investment firm, and intensifying regulatory scrutiny led by Sen. Richard …
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Donald Trump Jr. has amassed significant wealth and power through cryptocurrency ventures like World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin, establishing himself as a major Washington power broker. His ventures include a World Liberty Financial stablecoin USD1 that became the fifth-largest globally, …
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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump’s bitcoin mining firm, American Bitcoin, went public through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. Trading on Nasdaq under the ticker ‘ABTC’, the company is valued at over $7.5 billion, representing a significant expansion of the Trump …
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President Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin generated nearly $900,000 in insider trading fees through a dinner contest where top 220 buyers spent over $140 million to secure an invitation. CIC Digital, a Trump Organization affiliate, receives trading revenue, raising significant ethical questions about …
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Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’, paid Roger Stone $600,000 to lobby against federal tax evasion charges after being indicted for hiding $48 million in crypto assets. Stone filed lobbying disclosures targeting the U.S. ’exit tax’ provisions …
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Circle, Paxos, BitGo, and Coinbase are preparing to apply for national bank charters or trust bank licenses, reflecting the Trump administration’s aggressive pro-cryptocurrency stance. This move represents a significant shift in crypto firms’ strategy, seeking deeper integration with the …
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In an unprecedented move, the Trump family launched a multi-pronged cryptocurrency empire in 2025, establishing ventures including American Bitcoin Corp (a Bitcoin mining company), World Liberty Financial token, and multiple cryptocurrency projects spanning mining, NFTs, and stablecoins. The family …
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In an unprecedented move, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) secured access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, sparking intense controversy among Democratic senators who view this as a potential risk to national financial infrastructure and personal data …
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The Trump family, in partnership with the Witkoffs, quietly seized control of World Liberty Financial after raising $550 million through sales of WLFI tokens. The venture includes a USD1 stablecoin and has attracted significant foreign investment, including a potential $2 billion deal with an Abu …
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The Trump family partners with Hut 8 Corp. to launch American Bitcoin Corp., a new Bitcoin mining venture aimed at becoming a leading strategic Bitcoin mining and reserve company. Eric Trump serves as co-founder and chief strategy officer, with the company targeting a Nasdaq listing and expansive …
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World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded by Trump’s associates, announced the launch of USD1, a stablecoin pegged 1-to-1 to the U.S. dollar. The launch involves a strategic partnership with Binance and a $75 million investment from Justin Sun, raising significant concerns …
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under acting director Russell Vought, abruptly dropped five significant lawsuits, including a $2 billion case against Capital One. The dismissals, which came during Jonathan McKernan’s Senate confirmation hearing, represent an unprecedented …
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Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced the launch of Truth.Fi, a new FinTech brand targeting ‘America First’ investment vehicles, including customized ETFs, separately managed accounts, and cryptocurrency investments. The strategic move involves a $250 million investment …
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Silicon Valley Bank executives, including CEO Greg Becker, sold $84 million in stock over two years, with $3.6 million sold just two weeks before the bank’s failure. The Justice Department and SEC launched investigations into these insider stock sales, which were executed under 10b5-1 trading …
Comprehensive investigation reveals systematic connections between cryptocurrency exchanges, shell company structures, and oligarchic money laundering operations. Analysis exposes how platforms like BitMEX facilitate complex financial networks that enable sanctions evasion, cybercrime funding, and …
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The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) published the Panama Papers on April 3, 2016, revealing a massive leak of 11.5 million financial and legal records. The investigation exposed offshore financial activities of world leaders, politicians, and celebrities, demonstrating …
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Trump Entertainment Resorts filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009, owing $1.2 billion. Initially, Trump worked with Avenue Capital Management to restructure the company, rejecting an earlier partnership with Andrew Beal’s Beal Bank. Carl Icahn then purchased 51% of Beal Bank’s first …
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The U.S. government authorized an $85 billion bailout of American International Group (AIG), with Goldman Sachs receiving $12.9 billion—the largest individual payout. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, a former Goldman Sachs CEO, played a central role in the decision, despite significant conflicts of …
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Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev purchased Trump’s Palm Beach mansion, ‘Maison de L’Amitié’, for $95 million—more than double Trump’s 2004 purchase price of $41.35 million. The transaction, occurring during the 2008 financial crisis, drew significant scrutiny from …
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By mid-1998, the IMF completes its comprehensive restructuring of Southeast Asian economies through massive bailout packages totaling nearly $100 billion, implementing radical free-market reforms that fundamentally reshape the region’s economic landscape. These interventions prioritized …
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In the aftermath of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, the IMF and World Bank coordinated an unprecedented $58.4 billion bailout package for affected countries, particularly South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia. These interventions mandated comprehensive corporate restructuring, including asset sales, …
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The IMF provided a $10 billion bailout to Indonesia in November 1997, imposing stringent structural adjustment conditions that demanded banking sector reforms, public spending cuts, and market deregulation. These policies, while intended to stabilize the economy, resulted in significant social …
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