Tagged: donald trump

January 16, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The latest confrontation between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin “a beneficiary”. This is the analysis from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a federal criminal investigation linked… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 9:57 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump roiled the financial services sector this past week with his declaration that credit card interest rates would be capped at 10%. Of course, this would probably take an act of Congress and is unlikely, but the statement highlighted Trump’s lack of understanding… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

In one of the outlandish moves by the Trump Administration, it emerged this past weekend that the US Department of Justice was investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns for renovations at the US Federal Reserve. Powell took to X to declare he would… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

The independence of the US Federal Reserve is sacrosanct. Removing it from the vicissitudes of elected officials, many of whom do not have a clue about economics and finance, has been foundational to the stability of the US economy. The revelation that the US Department… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Trump exercised his authority to grant clemency today, issuing a pardon to Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The possibility of a pardon was rumored earlier this month. Via X, Binance issued the following statement: “Incredible news of CZ’s pardon today! Thank… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US must seriously look into diversifying its national balance sheet and that should, ideally, include Bitcoin (BTC),  according to recent statements made by Representative Nick Begich, who is one of the US lawmakers interested in supporting a bill that may see the nation acquiring… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

US stocks were volatile this week after President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board of Governors, an unprecedented act that is intensifying fears about the erosion of the Fed’s independence. The ICE US Dollar Index shed… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 9:51 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Crypto Council for Innovation led a series of industry associations this week that supported President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brian Quintenz as chairman of the CFTC. The Council said his prompt confirmation “is essential to accomplishing the proactive agenda your Administration has established to… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 6:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains set for one, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisor… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 4:04 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Web3 community still has plenty to say about President Donald Trump’s recent moves on gold tariffs and 401 (k)s. Read more below. Crypto and 401 (k) retirement accounts “President Trump’s executive order signals a historic shift in how Americans can access digital and tokenized… Read More

August 16, 2025 @ 10:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs this week, trading above $123,000 and surpassing July’s peak as momentum from institutional buying, corporate treasury adoption, US policy support, and sovereign-level gains continues to build. The move strengthens global financial advisory giant deVere Group’s projection that Bitcoin… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 1:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Devere Group CEO Nigel Green said Donald Trump has just signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build retirement wealth by opening the doors of the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. He… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 11:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  YouHodler executives comment on recent movements in traditional and decentralized markets. “Global financial markets are currently undergoing a correction, with risk assets pulling back in response to rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 has edged lower following the announcement of new tariffs… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was previously reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an Executive Order allowing savers to include private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. It is now anticipated that this EO will be signed and posted today. By allowing the booming… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

President Donald Trump may be turning up the heat on the Federal Reserve, but he won’t dare pull the trigger on Chair Jerome Powell’s job because the market reaction would be immediate, brutal, and global, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green suggests. This week’s planned visit… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 7:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (S 1582) into law today in a landmark move that adds to the legitimacy of the crypto industry. In a grand ceremony today, President Trump declared the legislation Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino, Robinhood… Read More

July 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

According to a report in WSJ.com, 401(k)s will soon be able to hold private securities. As defined benefit plans have declined in the US, 401(k)s have emerged as the top retirement vehicle for workers. Investors are limited in how much they can dedicate to a… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s Truth Social, part of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT)  has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking concern from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The proposed fund, the Truth… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While President Donald Trump’s goal of making the United States “The Crypto Capital of the World” is laudable, cybersecurity experts warn that the pursuit will have unintended consequences. They include a proliferation of tech-enabled strategies, such as Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS). AU10TIX chief business development officer Ofer… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

As the GOP devolves into finger-pointing and name-calling, the prediction markets are benefiting from the entire melodrama. As the whole world knows now, Elon Musk and President Trump are no longer best buddies. The epicenter of the breakup is the Big Beautiful Bill, the tax… Read More