Trump team explores creating first-ever White House crypto czar role

Discussions with industry leaders highlight potential for a dedicated position to shape cryptocurrency policy at the federal level.

Trump Nominates Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Veteran financier and crypto enthusiast Lutnick, a longtime ally of Trump, pivots from Treasury to Commerce role amid shifting political dynamics.

Trump’s Truth Social in talks to acquire crypto platform Bakkt in all-stock deal: FT

Former president expands crypto ventures as Bakkt struggles to find its footing after years of reinvention.

Coinbase CEO to meet President-elect Trump amid crypto-friendly cabinet appointments: WSJ

Brian Armstrong joins discussions as Trump weighs key roles, including Treasury Secretary and SEC chair, with major crypto implications.

Jay Clayton set to lead Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, signaling shift in crypto enforcement

Former SEC chair known for lighter crypto regulation to replace Biden appointee, as Trump administration pivots to new priorities.

SEC faces legal challenge from 18 states over digital asset regulations

Attorneys general accuse agency of overstepping authority, seek to block crypto regulations at state level.

FBI Seizes Polymarket CEO’s Electronics Following Platform’s Prediction of Trump Win: NYP

The agency’s early-morning raid on Shayne Coplan’s home has sparked accusations of political retaliation against the prediction market.

Scott Bessent as Trump’s Treasury Pick Could Usher in a Pro-Bitcoin Era

Trump’s top choice for Treasury Secretary, a seasoned hedge fund manager, signals a new direction in U.S. crypto policy with a focus on freedom and market accessibility.

FTX Sues Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Over $1.76 Billion Fraudulent Share Buyback

Lawsuit alleges Binance’s FTT sell-off and Zhao’s “misleading” statements accelerated FTX’s collapse, harming creditor recovery.

Dual Russian-Swedish National Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Running Darknet’s Longest-Running Bitcoin Laundering Service

Roman Sterlingov’s Bitcoin Fog processed over $400 million in illicit cryptocurrency tied to drug trafficking, identity theft, and child exploitation, according to the Justice Department.